Teen boys, man accused of trying to rob someone at gunpoint in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Three people were arrested in connection to an attempted armed robbery last Thursday in Kalamazoo. On May 7 at around 1 a.m., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to an attempted armed robbery on Interfaith Boulevard. The victim said they were being...
State, federal agents on the ground surveying flooding, tornado damage in 30 Michigan counties
KALAMAZOO, MI -- State and federal crews are on the ground across several Michigan counties today as they assess the damage left behind from severe flooding and multiple tornadoes. Beginning Tuesday, May 12 teams of federal, state and local personnel will conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in 30 Michigan coun
City changes downtown parking rules after talks with business owners
KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo has announced changes to parking rules meant to improve the experience of being downtown. The new rules include 30 minutes of free parking at every paid on-street parking space, reduced parking enforcement hours ending at 5 p.m. and expanded maximum time limits.
Lawyer gives input on renters rights after Wildwood Off Main condemnation
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It’s been six days since tenants at Wildwood Off Main received notice their apartment complex had been condemned. While Jim Schaafsma, housing attorney for the Michigan Poverty Law Program, said he isn’t an expert on this particular situation, he has dealt with similar variations in the past
Final meets for Coldwater, Union City track teams before Regionals
HASTINGS, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater and Marshall were at Hastings Monday for an Interstate 8 double-dual meet. The Cardinal boys beat Hastings 77-59 and lost to Marshall 72-64. The Lady Cards triumphed over Hastings 72-65 and Marshall 94.5-41.5. Luke Aerts was a double winner for the Coldwater boys, taking...
PHOTOS: Golfers tee off in support of Community Center at annual Portage golf outing
PORTAGE, Mich. — Golfers headed to the Portage Community Center as the venue held their annual golf outing on Monday. The event, a fundraiser, aims to help Portage Community Center with its mission of making life better for people in Portage. Some of News Channel 3's morning team was...
Kalamazoo commissioners approve Portage Street road diet project in 6-1 vote
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo city commissioners approved a Portage Street redesign project Monday night in a 6-1 vote. The more than $1 million project will convert portions of Portage Street from four lanes to three between Cork Street and Stockbridge Avenue while adding bike lanes and pedestrian safety improvements.
Kalamazoo city commission accepts grant to try to solve train traffic in downtown
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo City Hall has a plan to eliminate long waits at train crossings downtown, but it won’t happen anytime soon, if it happens at all, and the end result may be underwhelming. Last night, city commissioners approved a resolution to accept a $3.225...
Penn Township Michigan Board considers data center moratorium in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — Putting a pause on Data Centers in Cass County. A 30-day moratorium on data center development in Penn Township was approved at Monday's board meeting. Much of the concern is driven by growing rumors of a potential data center project and calls for leaders...
Why a Kalamazoo bakery gives away its unsold pastries and adopted a 32-hour workweek
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Sarkozy Bakery has never existed in isolation from the community that surrounds it. Founded in 1978 by Judy and Ken Sarkozy, the Kalamazoo bakery was built on the belief that food, labor and community are inseparable. Over the years, that philosophy has shaped how the bakery operates,...

















