MADE IN MICHIGAN: No Grapes, No Nuts; So Why Call it Grape-Nuts?
Created in 1897 as a medicinal food, Grape-Nuts contains no grapes, no grape flavor, and no nuts. So why the name? Here's a brief backstory...
Man sentenced to life, another sentenced to 40-65 years for 2024 Kalamazoo murder
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two men were sentenced Tuesday in connection to the 2024 murder of Charles Lee Weir in Kalamazoo. Deyonte James Armstrong and Don'quay Jyshonne White were found guilty of the homicide during a dual-jury trial on Dec. 11 and 10, 2025, respectively. Previous coverage: Two men found...
ICE Protests in Kalamazoo
If you drove past Kalamazoo City Hall Monday night, it was nearly impossible to miss the hundreds of protestors. The anti-Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) rally was organized by chair Southwest Michigan Democratic Socialist of America. “We are protesting ICE violence highlighting the uptick of deaths in...
Man shot, killed on Reed Street in Kalamazoo; police search for suspect
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Detectives with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) say they are looking for a person they believe was involved in a homicide late Sunday night. Officers were called to Reed Street near South Burdick Street around 10 p.m. after someone reported they heard gunfire and...
Crashes causing major traffic disruptions in West Michigan amid hazardous weather
Slick roads and whiteout conditions contributed to a series of crashes throughout West Michigan on Tuesday, disrupting traffic for series of major highways. The following is a list by county of these major traffic disruptions. Allegan County. I-196 (southbound cleared) A pileup involving 17 vehicles including five...
What To Expect From The Kitchen At Lucky Wolf In Paw Paw
Heartbreak and hard work led to a new chapter for this local couple — a fresh start awaits!
Northbound US-131 reopened at D Avenue after multi semi-truck crash
Northbound US-131 at D Avenue (Exit 44) is reopened after a crash. Both sides of the freeway were closed at about 11:00 a.m., according to MDOT. Traffic: Both directions of I-94 near Westnedge closed after multiple crashes, jackknifed semis. The crashes involved multiple semi-trucks blocking the overpass, according...
I-94 at Sprinkle Road shut down completely due to crashes
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Michigan — First responders are completely closing westbound I-94 at Sprinkle Road due to an abundance of crashes Tuesday morning. Roads are icy with low visibility due to whiteout conditions, Michigan State Police say. Troopers have responded to multiple collisions and jack-knifed semis due to the...
United Airlines is coming back to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — United Airlines is returning to the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO). Previous: United Airlines departs Kalamazoo-Battle Creek airport indefinitely. Due to limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, United Airlines suspended all services out of AZO in...
Legionnaires’ disease case confirmed at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bronson Methodist Hospital has confirmed that a patient who was recently hospitalized there was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease, prompting an investigation with state and local health officials and mitigation efforts inside the hospital. In a statement sent to News Channel 3, Bronson said the...

















