Kalamazoo MI

A dedication ceremony for a Vietnam War monument was held Sunday afternoon at Hill Cemetery, Lawence, to honor Lawrence area Vietnam veterans. As a light, steady rain fell during the 45-minute ceremony, it didn’t dampen the spirits of those who gathered, as well as those who made brief presentations. The monument was p

UNION CITY, Mich. — Body camera footage obtained by News Channel 3 from the Branch County Sheriff’s Office shows the immediate search and rescue efforts following the deadly EF-3 tornado that tore through Union City in March. Three people were killed, twelve others were hurt, and the neighborhood...

Health officials are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases in Hillsdale and St. Joseph counties amid a statewide outbreak of the foodborne illness. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency announced it is tracking local cases, though officials have not confirmed if they are directly linked to the

PORTAGE, Mich. — A portion of northbound US-131 is closed near I-94 while police respond to a crash Wednesday evening, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Portage Department of Public Safety described the crash as significant in a Facebook post shared just before 7:30 p.m. One...

The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Festival is back, bringing two full days of amazing performances, incredible food and cold beer to the community. The festival takes place at Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo July 10 and 11. There will be five bands on Friday, including the local favorite JR Clark and...

The roof of the Maple Lake Amphitheater was damaged during a Friday afternoon July 3, storm that slammed the area. The damage forced the cancellation of Sunday night’s July 5, concert featuring the Out of Favor Boys. The stage will be evaluated to ensure the safety of musicians, their equipment and the audience. The st

A rare A-10 Warthog is making its way to the Air Zoo in Portage, adding another historic aircraft to its world-class collection.

Nine boaters were safely rescued from a disabled vessel during a severe thunderstorm warning in Lake Michigan. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, whose marine patrol led the rescue, said the rescue effort about 3:30 p.m. Friday happened amid a severe thunderstorm warning over Lake Michigan. The conditions included

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man was arrested in Kalamazoo last month for illegally possessing and concealing a gun. On June 30, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) were on patrol focusing on addressing gun violence in Kalamazoo. Health: Nearly 1,000 cases of parasitic infection linked to severe...

PARCHMENT, Mich. — Nearly a week after a massive tree crashed through a Parchment home, neighbors are sharing more about the woman who was trapped inside and the community now rallying around her. Joan, the homeowner, was inside her home near East Glenguile Street when the tree fell, leaving...