3 arrested, 4 illegal firearms recovered during ‘mobile nuisance party’ in Kalamazoo on Saturday
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Three people were arrested and four illegal firearms were seized on Saturday in Kalamazoo during what authorities dubbed a "mobile nuisance party." A mobile nuisance party typically entails a caravan of vehicles driving, blocking off roads, honking their horns, being rowdy and possibly drinking. The
Man extradited from California to face Bay County date rape charges
BAY CITY, MI – A 23-year-old man from Kalamazoo has been extradited from out of state to face a slate of criminal sexual conduct charges after he allegedly drugged and raped a Bay County woman. And according to authorities, similar charges in other Michigan communities could be pending. Yamar...
OT drama fuels 6 Kalamazoo-area girls soccer district champs — see who advanced
KALAMAZOO, MI — Southwest Michigan saw six girls soccer teams claim district championships this past week. See which teams captured titles below. *Portage Central advances to a Division 1 regional semifinal against Byron Center on June 2 at Portage Central. DIVISION 2. DISTRICT 23 AT PLAINWELL. FINALS (MAY 29)
Kalamazoo County board to be asked to revise low, moderate income housing plan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Some new housing plans are up for approval this week to provide more low and moderate-income residential space in Kalamazoo County. Developer Jamauri Bogan wants to add 38 additional units to his Zone 32 project at Frank and Pitcher on the north side of the city of Kalamazoo, which already
Suspect in January Kalamazoo murder arrested in Louisiana
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The suspect wanted for a January murder in Kalamazoo has been arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kalamazoo Public Safety officials say 21-year-old Dakwon Johnson will be charged with open murder and felony firearms in the shooting death January 25th of 31-year-old Tyler Patrick. KDPS...
UAW workers at AAM in Three Rivers go on strike
THREE RIVERS — United Auto Workers members at American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) in Three Rivers will officially go on strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday. In a livestream video Sunday night, UAW Local 2093 said a new collective bargaining contract between them and AAM (also known as Dauch Corporation) could not be agreed t
The ‘X-train’ is back, deadly house explosion, major drug bust and more top stories
Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. As the unofficial start of summer arrives, so does a familiar concern for some Kalamazoo neighborhoods. A seasonal rise in mobile nuisance parties, commonly known as X-trains. A house explosion that killed a man and critically injured a woman...
KIA Arts Fair returns to Bronson Park June 5-6, celebrates 75th annual event
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is preparing for the 75th annual KIA Arts Fair, which will take place at Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo. The two day event begins Friday, June 5 from 3pm to 8pm. Attendees can also participate Saturday, June 6 from 9am to 5pm.
Future Division I pole vaulter caps prep career with second state title
HAMILTON, MI – After establishing herself as one of the best pole vaulters in Michigan high school track and field history, Evie Mathis ended her prep career atop the podium. The Wayland senior and University of Alabama Birmingham commit captured her second consecutive pole vault state championship by clearing...
Update: Jack In The Box Opening Delayed In Battle Creek
According to sources, the plan is to build five area restaurants across Southwest Michigan over the next few years.

















