Two Days in a Row: WMU Officers Rescue Injured Fawns
It was an unusually busy 48 hours for Western Michigan University Public Safety officers earlier this month, and it went beyond the usual campus calls.
Concerns Rise Over Potential Water Bill Increases In Battle Creek Amid Safety Issues
Battle Creek's Jake Smith voices concerns over rising water bills, questioning why residents pay more while corporations like Ford enjoy incentives amid ongoing issues with water quality.
Waste Watch: Homeowners see property tax bills increase by thousands
VICKSBURG, Mich. — In May, News Channel 3 told you about major tax assessment mistakes in Schoolcraft Township, taking more than $100,000 from parks, roads and other public services. Late last year, the township admitted those 'egregious errors' came from its former tax assessor. He wasn't keeping up with...
Our record request uncovered how much the ‘Candy kids’ stole from businesses
A group of children — known throughout Oshtemo Township shopping plazas as "the candy kids" — stole candy, then sold it in nearby parking lots. Now we're uncovering how bad the problem got.
Public hearing set for proposed updates to Portage residential zoning ordinance
PORTAGE, Mich. — Portage residents will get a chance to weigh in on proposed changes that could reshape how neighborhoods are built and developed across the city. Tuesday, the Portage City Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed updates to the city’s residential zoning standards as part of a new Unified
Female dies in Waverly Township house fire
WAVERLY TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that on Thursday, June 11, at approximately 5:46 a.m., Van Buren County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a house fire in the 35000 block of 36th Avenue in Waverly Township. Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies and the...
Progress Continues On Paris Baguette’s New Portage Location
The new Paris Baguette bakery is taking shape in Portage with photos showing construction progress of West Michigan’s first location.
Kalamazoo Electric Motor To Close Its Doors After Nearly 80 Years On Mills Street
Kalamazoo Electric Motor, a community staple since 1949, is closing its doors for good on June 1, 2026, ending nearly 80 years of service and local history.
Kalamazoo County residents express concerns over tree removals at county road commission meeting
Around 60 Kalamazoo residents turned out to a county road commission meeting Tuesday. Most were there to protest the planned removal of about 8,000 trees throughout the county. The removals would be a part of the county's Safe Streets for All project, a road-safety initiative funded by a federal grant.
Meijer proposes new grocery store in West Michigan
BARRY COUNTY, MI – A new Meijer grocery store could be coming to West Michigan if it gets the proper approvals. The new store is planned for 420 N. Tanner Lake Road near the city of Hastings – which is northeast of Kalamazoo and southeast of Grand Rapids.
