Dozens of animals removed from Bedford Township rescue amid neglect investigation
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Dozens of animals were removed Wednesday morning from a Bedford Township property operating as an animal rescue as part of an ongoing investigation into possible neglect. Battle Creek Police Department and animal control officers executed a search warrant at a property on Woodside Drive...
Southwest Michigan man who bought threatened snakes gets probation
A Southwest Michigan man who admitted to buying two types of endangered snakes was placed on probation this week for what was called "several bad decisions."
Kalamazoo Bars and Restaurants with Great Alcohol-Free Options
Kalamazoo bars and restaurants offer non-alcoholic beers, mocktails, kombucha, and hop water for Dry January and beyond.
Kalamazoo passes budget spending less money
The city of Kalamazoo’s 2026 operating budget will be 11.4% less than 2025, as state funding cuts take effect and funds for a water project have been completed in 2025. The city commission approved the $344.4 million budget at their Monday evening meeting, which stretched into Tuesday morning, due to 90 minutes of...
Broadcast tower maintenance to disrupt signal for some WWMT viewers Wednesday morning
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Viewers who receive News Channel 3's over the air signal can expect some broadcast disturbances Wednesday morning while tower maintenance is being performed. The maintenance will require our broadcast signal to be shut off around 9 a.m. and may last several hours. Local: Kalamazoo welcomes new...
PPFD brings dogs to safety after falling thru ice
PAW PAW – Two dogs that ventured out on Ackley Lake, Paw Paw, on New Year’s Day and fell through the ice, were both successfully rescued by the Paw Paw Fire Department. Paw Paw Fire Chief Kyle Richardson said the department received the call at 10:55 a.m. that two dogs, a Lab and a Rottweiler, had fallen through the...
Violent Crime In Kalamazoo Falls While Social Media Stirs Concern
Social media buzz has sparked concern about crime, but the facts say otherwise. Get ready for a closer look at Kalamazoo's safety story.
Why Kalamazoo Traffic Lights Take Longer Than They Should
A simple stoplight mistake may be slowing down Kalamazoo drivers. One small move could help traffic lights finally turn green.
Kalamazoo man found with 12 pounds of meth sentenced to prison
A man was sentenced to two decades in prison after federal attorneys say he was found driving a van carrying over 12 pounds of methamphetamine across Michigan last year.
New bookstore opens in Kalamazoo, offers credit for used books
KALAMAZOO, MI — Reading has always been a source of comfort for Stephanie Emelander. Now, she’s creating a physical safe space for readers who feel the same way. Emelander celebrated the grand opening of her store Booked Up, 4518 W. Main St., on Friday, Jan. 2. She’s been working on the space — which was previously a...
