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Two Men Charged in Connection to Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdoses in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Michigan – Two men are facing charges related to a series of overdoses that resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals and the hospitalization of 10 others in Kalamazoo. The incidents took place in April 2023, when it is alleged that the men distributed fentanyl-laced cocaine, causing multiple fatalities and medical emergencies over a two-day period. One of the accused, James Smith, also known as Yola, was apprehended on Wednesday and is …

Stray Bullet Kills Man in Kalamazoo Northside Shooting Incident

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A tragic incident unfolded on April 10, 2024, in Kalamazoo’s northside, resulting in the death of Mark Jackson, 53, from New Baltimore, Michigan. Jackson lost his life when a stray bullet penetrated the front door of the apartment he was residing in. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reported that officers responded to reports of shots fired on Interfaith Boulevard near Woodward Avenue late that night. They arrived at the scene to …

Verdict Reached in Trial for Killing of Man Selling Jordans in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Michigan – A man has been found guilty of the murder of another man who was attempting to sell a pair of Jordans. The shooting occurred during a meeting to conduct the sale. The incident highlights the dangers that can arise from online transactions and private sales. The guilty verdict serves as a reminder of the potential risks involved in these types of transactions. The victim, a 24-year-old man, arranged a meeting to sell …

Thriller Set in Kalamazoo Premiering at KP Cinemas and on Streaming Services

KALAMAZOO, MI – This week, downtown’s newest movie theater, KP Cinemas, is featuring a thrilling film with strong ties to the Kalamazoo area. The movie, “He Went That Way,” will be shown at the theater through Friday, Jan. 12, before becoming available on streaming services. The film, co-produced by Hugh Broder, a Kalamazoo College graduate, is based on the book “Luke Karamazov” written by Kalamazoo College Professor Emeritus Conrad Hilberry. The story revolves around a …