Born in Kalamazoo, from Three Rivers and Centreville, MI. I love animals, music, food, history, and keeping informed on current events. You can reach me at lacy.james@townsquaremedia.com Helping those in need is a big reason why I do what I do, and am honored to provide you with updates of local happening in the Battle Creek & Kalamazoo area weekday mornings.
Lacy James
Alleged Impaired Driver Kills Battle Creek Woman and Injures Infant
An overnight collision between two vehicles left a woman dead and an infant with significant injuries.
Ted Nugent Attending Constitution Day Rally in Centreville Michigan
Ted Nugent among those attending Constitution Day rally small in a village in Southwest Michigan Friday, September 17.
Ottawa County Cold Case Detectives Close to Identifying Two Jane Does
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Detectives have announced they are close to identifying two women murdered decades apart.
Murder Charges Reissued for Battle Creek Man Days After Being Dropped
Murder charges are being reissued just days after being dropped for a deadly drive-by shooting case.
Battle Creek Looks to Return ‘Cement River’ to More Natural Look
The city of Battle Creek is looking to change the landscape around the 'Cement River' a portion of the Kalamazoo River in the downtown area.
Pumpkin and Smokey of Battle Creek are the Featured Pets of the Week
These older ladies are looking for a quiet home to spend their golden years in.
Some Students in Calhoun County Switch to Virtual Learning
Students at two area schools are forced to transition to virtual learning amid ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks.
Update: FOUND! Woman Reported Missing Is Located and Safe
Update 9/15/2021: The 21-year-old who was reported missing has been located and is safe.
Lawsuit Filed Against Uber for Deadly 2016 Kalamazoo Shooting Rampage
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a man who says Uber was unreachable despite claiming to have a 24-hour helpline that would have deactivated the driver who later went on a fatal shooting rampage that same day.
Battle Creek Apartment Sustained Heavy Damage in Weekend Fire
A kitchen fire left a kitchen with heavy damage at Arbor Pointe Townhomes.