Comstock Park brewery hosts 5K charity fundraiser
On Jan. 31, athletes at Perrin Brewing Company can compete in the annual Frostbite 5K run or walk to benefit Kids' Food Basket, a West Michigan-based nonprofit.
Winter weather advisory issued for Ottawa and Allegan counties for Monday
On Sunday at 3:08 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid for Monday between 1 a.m. EST and 7 p.m. EST for Ottawa and Allegan counties. “Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches possible,” states the weather service. “Highest accumulations will be found towards the lakeshore,...
Subzero temps wreak havoc on sinuses, doctor warns
The arctic air gripping West Michigan can do more than just numb fingers and toes — it can also damage the upper respiratory system and trigger infections, according to a local ear, nose and throat specialist.
Cozy Bear Bakery Gowen Michigan
Cozy Bear Bakery: Zero-Calorie Cookies, Big Heart, and a Love for Montcalm County. Cozy Bear Bakery: If someone tells you their baked goods have zero calories, you should probably be suspicious—and intrigued. That’s exactly how this conversation started on the Discover Montcalm Podcast with Karli Beckett, owner of...
Lake-effect snow returns Monday morning along the lakeshore with locally heavy amounts
MICHIGAN, USA — After a temporary break in the lake-effect snow activity, it is back as we head into the work week. Just in time for the Monday morning commute, locally heavy snow is expected along the lakeshore. US-31 and I-196 will be the hot spots where this heavier...
Driver crashes into Ottawa County home after losing control of pickup
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 54-year-old man escaped injury in an early morning crash after losing control of his truck and driving into a home, police said. The crash happened around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in Polkton Township. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies say a 54-year-old Polkton man was...
100+ car pileup, at least 15 car crash on US-131, whiteout conditions and more...
Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. Both directions of I-196 reopened after an over 100 car pileup and several jackknifed semi trucks injured between nine and 12 people on Monday. A multi-car pileup formed on west I-196 from 32nd Avenue to 64th Street just after...
MSP: More than 20 crashes in West Michigan Sunday
Officials are reminding West Michigan drivers to remain cautious on the road after a series of crashes Sunday afternoon.
Why ICE agents had local police backup in immigration arrest
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents sought assistance from local law enforcement during the arrest of a suspect in a public parking lot in Holland Township. The incident highlighted the protocol for inter-agency cooperation during confrontational situations. In this particular...
School closing prediction for Monday, Jan. 26
Icy back roads and new lake-effect snow could lead to at least a few school closings in West Michigan Monday.

















