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
Battle Creek Children Missing Since Early January Located
The brother and sister who were missing from Battle Creek have been located and are safe.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Investigating Possible Coronavirus Cases
The virus that has shut down major cities in China may have made its way to Michigan as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services investigates multiple suspected cases.
MDHHS Reports 3rd Vaping Related Death In Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the third death associated with the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries in the state.
Michigan State Police Teaming Up To Fight Human Trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Michigan State Police motor carrier officers will be teaming up with officers from neighboring states to raise awareness about human trafficking.
3 Michigan Recreational Pot Stores Approved For Home Delivery, 1 In Battle Creek
Legal home delivery of recreational marijuana is about to become a reality in Michigan as three businesses are given approval; one in Battle Creek.
Armed Robbery In Kalamazoo Leaves Victim Hospitalized
A woman was hospitalized from injuries sustained during an armed robbery that occurred while the the victim was walking in Kalamazoo. The suspect remains at large.
Trump Gets Blowback For Dingell Comments At Battle Creek Rally
President Donald Trump is being criticized following remarks targeting late politician John Dingell and his widow, Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell, who now holds the same seat.
22-Year-Old Woman Missing From Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is searching for a missing 22-year-old woman who was last seen in mid November.
Vice President To Join Trump At Battle Creek Rally
It is unusual to have both the sitting U.S. President and the Vice President campaigning in the same state at the same time, let alone the same city, but that is exactly what will happen on Wednesday December 18, in Battle Creek.
Powerful Storm Systems Expected To Bookend Michigan’s Thanksgiving
The United States National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is forecasting a powerful storm moving through Michigan beginning late Tuesday night through Wednesday, with a second potentially powerful system moving through over the weekend.
Battle Creek Man Pleads Guilty To Branch County Kidnapping Plot
The fourth and final co-defendant in a Coldwater child sex abuse conspiracy ring pleaded guilty this morning in Branch County Circuit Court to two felonies.
Outrage In Van Buren County After Social Media Post From Alleged ‘Cat Sniper’
A firestorm of outrage has erupted in Van Buren County following a social media post that to shows a man allegedly shooting a cat sniper style from the roof of his home. The reason given was simply because "cat's creep me out".