Devin Anderson-Torrez

1 month ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey |Devin Anderson-Torrez

EAST LANSING, MI — High school basketball fans were treated to high-flying action and stifling defense on the biggest stage. Eight teams across four divisions competed for a shot at the ultimate high school sports achievement during the MHSAA boys basketball state finals on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Breslin Center in East Lansing. Wyoming Tri-unity Christian, East Lansing, Gabriel Richard and Warren Lincoln went home with hardware for the trophy case.

Jan 8, 2025 | mlive.com | Devin Anderson-Torrez

PAW PAW, MI –– Paw Paw basketball stood tall on their home court. In need of a statement win, the Red Wolves defeated Kalamazoo Christian 71-61 on Tuesday, Jan. 7. A dominant 30-point performance from AJ Rickli, and stellar second half as a unit, led Paw Paw to victory. The loss was Kalamazoo Christian’s first of the year. Related: AJ Rickli’s monster second half ignites Paw Paw’s ‘statement’ win over K-ChristianMLive photojournalists were there to document the action, both on and off the court.

Dec 30, 2024 | mlive.com | Devin Anderson-Torrez

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Southwest Michigan, it’s been a year. Kalamazoo saw one of its biggest tornadoes in 40 years, which did irreparable damage to mobile home parks, businesses and neighborhoods. Yet, with resounding resilience, people began building back and healing. Related: 6 months later, the Portage tornado scars lingerMLive photojournalists documented the Kalamazoo area’s highs, lows and everything in between. We captured the smiles from new businesses and long-standing restaurants.

Dec 26, 2024 | mlive.com | Devin Anderson-Torrez

PORTAGE, MI –– Kody Asakevich remembers when he visited Chicago Style Pizza as a kid, too short to look over the counter. Now, Asakevich serves up his own unique slices from that same counter as an owner of the new Kalako Pizza. Kalako Pizza opened at 10420 Portage Road on Dec. 11, filling the void left by the beloved Chicago Style Pizza, which had occupied the space for 44 years. Chicago Style Pizza closed in 2023.

Dec 25, 2024 | mlive.com | Devin Anderson-Torrez

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s style was always one with the land he built on. The Winn House, located at 2822 Taliesin Dr. in Kalamazoo, is no exception. The 1950 Usonian home, listed for $1.3 million by Jaqua Realtors, utilizes the hill the home sits on in the Parkwyn Village neighborhood. Half the home sits atop the hill, while the other half uniquely slopes down with the help of a foundational support wall.