Kalamazoo’s Wildwood Off Main permit approved for temporary fix, tear down rotting stairs
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Now, more than six weeks since all 292 units at the Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo were condemned by building officials, and residents say they are still living in uncertainty as repairs have yet to begin. The property owner, Peter Slaugh of OpenPath Investments,...
Volunteers fill garbage bags with debris from the Kalamazoo River
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A bright and clear Saturday made for ideal weather to clear the Kalamazoo River of debris, just in time for the first day of summer. The Rotary Club of Kalamazoo organized volunteers for the third year with the goal of restoring natural habitats and improving water quality in Kalamazoo, Comstock and
Runners join 48th annual Kalamazoo Klassic races to support local nonprofit
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Hundreds of runners and walkers raced across Kalamazoo for a good cause during the 48th annual Kalamazoo Klassic on Saturday. The Klassic featured a variety of events, including the 5k run, 10k run, 5k walk (timed and untimed), and the Klassic Kombo 10k run/5k run, or 5k walk.
ADOPT TODAY: Meet Willow
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Willow, a seven-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is hoping to find her forever home. Willow is described as a sweet, snuggly and skittish, according to SPCA executive director Katie Timber. Timber tells News Channel 3 that Willow wouldn't do the best with younger...
West Michigan celebrates Juneteenth
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — June 19th is also Juneteenth, which signifies when the final African-American slaves in the United States learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. It became a federal holiday in 2021, and it's celebrated strongly in West Michigan. In Kalamazoo, there will be festivities in...
38-year-old pedestrian dies early morning crash in Oshtemo Township
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A pedestrian was killed after a crash early Saturday morning in Oshtemo Township. It happened around 4:35 a.m. in the area of W. Main Street and N. Drake Road, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. The victim was a 38-year-old man, who was taken...
Sturgis dam drawdown project explained, concerns raised at info meeting
CENTREVILLE — An informational meeting held in Centreville last week gave local residents insight into the effects of a planned drawdown at a dam near the Langley Covered Bridge. The meeting, held by the City of Sturgis June 11 at the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Training Center, gave...
List: Free outdoor movies at Kalamazoo parks in 2026
Beginning on June 26, visitors to select Kalamazoo parks can attend the Summer Cinema series from Kzoo Parks and enjoy free outdoor movies throughout the summer.
Kalamazoo Unveils Plans For Downtown Street Renovations Under Streets For All Initiative
Kalamazoo is stepping up its downtown game with plans for two-way streets and safer connections, all part of the Streets For All initiative aimed at modernizing the city’s infrastructure.
From Me to We: Wildwood residents turn chaotic condemnation into education effort
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — More than six weeks after the entire Wildwood Off Main apartment complex was condemned, residents are taking their experience and turning it into something all tenants can learn from. Ever since notices went up on every door, residents have been searching for answers– where to go,...

















