Good morning, Portage.

Portage homeowners told the city council last night about an ex-felon (with a long police record) who tore down neighbor fences, dumped tornado debris in yards, and assaulted a homeowner, and council members planned to meet with the city manager and review police reports to spur further action.

Kalamazoo County Sheriff Rick Fuller said a deputy shot and killed a dog that attacked him Monday afternoon in a Comstock Township parking lot at Menards on Gull Road—while questioning an SUV driver for a stolen license plate, the driver exited his vehicle holding a pizza box and was arrested for stolen property, the dog incident and having a suspended license.

On March 26, a suspected DUI driver going the wrong way on US-131 near W D Avenue was stopped at around 1:01 a.m. by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office using emergency lights and road spikes, and the driver was arrested on charges of DUI and possession of suspected illegal drugs with no injuries reported.

Portage City Council is searching for a new city attorney as current attorney Catherine Kaufman’s contract ends late this summer — the council received bids from three law firms and will schedule interviews at an open meeting soon.

On-Site Tour of Brookdale Portage Assisted Living

Explore the Brookdale Portage Assisted Living community, known for its exceptional care and engaging activities for seniors.

Portage Free Tree Giveaway

10 AM – 1 PM — Ramona Park — Free trees for residents — Help restore Portage’s natural landscape post-tornado with a free tree giveaway event.