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
Last Michigan Kmart to Permanently Close in Marshall
Michigan was once home to Kmart's headquarters and soon the last Kmart for all of Michigan will be permanently closing its doors.
The Rise and Fall of Puddleburg Michigan
If you live in St. Joseph County chances are you have passed through the community once known as Puddleburg.
Heads Up Michigan: Nationwide Emergency Alert Test set for August 11
A Nationwide Emergency Alert test will be coming to t.v., radio, and mobile devices Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
MDOT to Halt Road Work for July 4th Holiday Weekend
MDOT will temporarily suspend a majority of ongoing projects for the Independence Day weekend.
Michigan Man Serving Life Freed Thanks In Part to WMU’s Innocence Project
A wrongfully convicted Michigan man serving life in prison with no chance for parole is now a free man.
29 Children Have Gone Missing In Michigan So Far In 2021
Today when a child goes missing, their friends and neighborhood reach around the world as more friendships begin online.
Berrien County Man Is 6th EEE Fatality In Michigan
A Berrien County farmer has been identified as the 6th fatality from the mosquito-borne virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for 2019.
Native Michigan Bird Rebounds, No Longer Endangered
The Kirtland's warbler is being removed from the federal endangered species list after a successful battle to save it from extinction.
View Michigan In The Grips Of The Polar Vortex From Space
Now that the polar vortex has loosened it's grip on the Great Lakes region can we take a moment to appreciate the beauty as captured in space?