Lacy James

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.

First African-American Cookbook was Written by Paw Paw Woman in 1866

A Paw Paw Michigan woman wrote and published the very first African-American cookbook in 1866.

Chicago Couple Marries at Michigan Sheriff’s Office as Winter Storm Closes In

A winter storm nearly ruined a Chicago couple's big day until a county clerk stepped up with a Plan B. A winter storm that hit Michigan on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, closed schools, restaurants, and even county buildings across the lower peninsula...

Michigan’s Official Groundhog Woody Postpones Weather Prediction Because of Weather

Woody is the official groundhog for Michigan and has a higher accuracy rate than Phil what's-his-name.

1898: Whoa, Slow Down! This Michigan U.P. Town Set a 6 MPH Speed Limit

An Upper Peninsula city council was at odds with the city's newspaper after setting a 6 MPH speed limit.

These Four Michigan Children Have Gone Missing Since the Beginning of 2022

These four kids have gone missing since the beginning of the year and have still not been found.

Battle Creek Man First to Defeat Ohio’s Monster Bowl of Cereal

It's only fitting that a Cereal City man from Michigan was the first to defeat Ohio's giant One Bowl cereal challenge.

Cold Case Michigan 1945: The Unsolved Murder of Lydia Thompson

This bizarre case involves money, lust, jealousy and will likely never be solved.

Do You Know This Man? Living John Doe Found Wandering in Michigan

This man was found near Houghton, Michigan. He doesn't remember who he is and may have been a veteran.

Video Shows the Beauty of the Frozen South Haven Lighthouse

South Haven's Lighthouse dazzles with ethereal beauty while encased in ice.

Update: FOUND! Missing Kalamazoo Mom Located and Safe

Update: FOUND! Great news! The missing mother has been located and safe.