Man, 20, sentenced for Mother’s Day drive-by shooting that killed 1, injured 2
A man will spend at least a decade and a half behind bars for his role in a drive-by shooting that left one man dead and two others injured on Mother’s Day of 2023.
Man who threw pipe bombs at deputies sentenced to decades in prison
Deputies arrived at an RV to serve Morgan Parish an arrest warrant after he allegedly skipped a separate sentencing hearing.
Four Michigan Horses Saved After Dramatic Ice Pond Rescue
I don't have the exact number, but it sure feels like a lot of people and animals have fallen through the ice this winter in Michigan. In January, a dog that walked onto thin ice fell through, and it took rescue teams four hours to safely get him back to shore.
This data center proposal gave Michigan cities a 48-hour deadline
On Jan. 16, a prospective developer fired off an email to government and economic development leaders in nine cities across Michigan, including Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The pitch: a $285 million data center that would effectively use zero water through a complicated process, capturing up to 50,000 gallons per...
Man leaves Indiana after house fire, is charged in Michigan for torturing brother’s dog
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Authorities in Indiana told News Channel 3 they couldn't locate Dylan Hall after his house burnt down Jan. 20, killing his dog. But it wasn't long before officers in Michigan located the 36-year-old on Jan. 21 and he was arrested and charged for a separate incident -allegedly attempting to kill...
WMU and Kalamazoo County consider new management plan for Asylum Lake Preserve
Western Michigan University (WMU) and Kalamazoo County officials are discussing a proposal that could change management of Asylum Lake Preserve from the university to the county. Asylum Lake Preserve is a 274-acre natural area located near the intersection of Drake Road and Parkview Avenue. The preserve is currently...
Meat Cute tops ‘Punk Rock Lottery,’ plus Neighbor, Fox Stevenson, Toasters, Shlump
The region’s first-ever Punk Rock Lottery featuring three new bands revved up Dormouse Theatre, closing out a week of rousing shows by The Jet Stone Conspiracy, Supo and more. Browse the photos. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES. Call it a slice of festival frolicking in the midst of a...
Annual Chili Cook-off heats up downtown Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Hundreds braved the cold Saturday to sample chili at over 20 locations during the 21st Annual Downtown Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off. The People’s Choice award went to Factory Coffee. They also won that award in 2025. The Judge’s Choice was won by ROCA Kalamazoo,...
Recycled tires under a Southwest Michigan street prevent cracks, costly repairs
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI — Southwest Michigan road commissioners are using recycled tires to extend the life of a residential road in Mottville Township. Just north of the Indiana border, M-103 branches off to Old M-103, a 0.46 mile stretch of cracking pavement. In 2024, the St. Joseph County...
Winter weather advisory affecting Southern Michigan until early Monday evening
A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 9:52 a.m. EST in effect until 4 p.m. EST for Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale and Berrien counties. “Freezing drizzle with ice accumulation of a glaze,” can be expected according to the weather service. “A mix...
