Kalamazoo MI

ALMENA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Van Buren County on Thursday. At around 8:13 a.m., the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) received a call that a child was struck by a car in the 7200 block of 22nd Street in Almena Township.

Turkey drives are happening this month around Southwest Michigan. Battle Creek nonprofit Black Men of Excellence is partnering with local grocery store Washington Heights Fresh Market to give away free turkeys and other holiday essentials for community members on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. It’s the first turkey...

A new secure flag retirement box has been installed in the lobby of the Battle Creek Police Department. The project was led by Josie Pawlowicz, a senior at Lakeview High School and the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center. Pawlowicz, a Girl Scout, organized the effort to provide a convenient way for the...

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – God’s Kitchen of Michigan will again hold three free Thanksgiving dinners this year. The first two will be held on Wednesday, November 19th in Battle Creek at First United Methodist Church at 111 East Michigan from 5 to 6 p.m. and at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church at 635 West Van...

KALAMAZOO, MI — A viral TikTok video has prompted an onslaught of backlash against a Kalamazoo church. However, the video is more than a year old, despite just being posted on TikTok this week. In the past 24 hours, Second Reformed Church, 2323 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo, has received...

An elementary school student was hit by an SUV south of Mattawan Thursday morning as he was crossing the street, according to officials.

He managed burials at the Michigan cemetery for about two decades.

“Possible remains” were found in a Kalamazoo park Wednesday night, according to police.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is hosting a food drive to help meet community food needs. The drive comes as a result of increasing food insecurities and uncertainty around SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits due to the federal government shutdown, according to a release. Donations...

PORTAGE, Mich. — Twelve Baskets Food Pantry in Portage has seen a significant increase in people who need food assistance since SNAP benefits were taken away as a result of the government shutdown. Executive Director Kathleen Fett told News Channel 3 they have seen an increase of nearly 50%...