Emergency sewer work causes closure of Park Street at Lovell Street
KALAMAZOO, MI — Park Street at Lovell Street is closed for emergency sanitary sewer work, the city of Kalamazoo public services department said. The section of Park Street will be closed Thursday, Sept. 16, through Sept. 17, the city said. There will be impacts to the motoring public and vehicle traffic will be detoured. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians and are permitted for use by bicycles, the city said in a news release. Read more:Some parts of Kalamazoo County remain below 50% vaccinatedNew report lists Michigan lakes with the most affordable homesWestern Michigan University still in negotiations with employee unions as students finish third week of classes
mlive.comVine Street to close for water infrastructure upgrades between Rose Street and Park Street
KALAMAZOO, MI — Vine Street will close between Rose Street and Park Street from Sept. 9, through Sept. 11, for water infrastructure upgrades. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians and are permitted for use by bicycles, the city of Kalamazoo said in a news release. A detour will be posted for vehicle traffic. A detour will be posted for work planned in September. Read more:‘Game of Thrones’ type Michigan home hits market with moat, drawbridge, dungeon, secret passageways, grottoWoman attacks gas station employee over Red Bull, faces 15-year felony, police say
mlive.comWestnedge and Park traffic calming project looks to create safer streets through Kalamazoo neighborhoods
KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo is launching a project to calm traffic on Westnedge Avenue and Park Street and wants input from residents to inform design decisions. Volunteers will also lead walking activities at 6 p.m. along Westnedge and Park to collect input on their experiences. Volunteers will also lead walking activities at 6 p.m. along Westnedge and Park to collect input on their experiences. The city is doing a traffic study and wants citizen input as they work to improve safety on Westnedge Avenue and Park Street. This will include a video presentation, online mapping and self-guided walking activities, and additional questions mirroring in-person activities.
mlive.comMan stabbing woman in face, head killed by police at Dearborn apartment
DEARBORN, Mich. – Police shot and killed a 43-year-old man on Sunday while responding to a domestic violence call at a Dearborn apartment. Haddad says an officer shot and killed the 43-year-old man who was repeatedly stabbing the woman in the bathroom of the apartment. The Dearborn woman was not shot during the incident, but she suffered from critical injuries from the stabbing, according to officials. The 43-year-old man, also from Dearborn, was reportedly wanted for multiple felonies and was a parole absconder. According to authorities, without the work of the first responders, the Dearborn woman would have died at the scene.
Natural gas leak reported in downtown Lapeer
Downtown Lapeer was evacuated on May 29, 2019, due to a gas leak. (WDIV)LAPEER, Mich. - A natural gas leak has occurred in the area of Park Street and North Saginaw Street within the downtown area of Lapeer. North Saginaw Street will be closed from Nepessing Street to Oregon Street in both directions. The City of Lapeer Fire Department is at the location. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.