Portage city council to get first look at proposed budget this week
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Portage city council will get their first look at the proposed budget for their next fiscal year, which begins on July 1st, at their Tuesday meeting. City Manager Pat McGinnis says a lot of work has already gone into preparing the budget proposal,...
Unlicensed juvenile driver arrested after crashing into a house, one minor injury reported
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An unlicensed juvenile driver is in custody after they lost control and crashed into a house on Saturday. Kalamazoo | Bell's closed for the day, Easter brunch cancelled after 'mechanical failure'. A male juvenile driving "at a high rate of speed" without a license near...
Centreville scout on track for Eagle Scout rank at just 14 years old
CENTREVILLE — At the age of 14, some kids may be playing video games, eating junk food, scrolling online all day, studying, hanging out with friends, or some combination thereof. However, for one local member of BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts), at 14 years old, he is close...
13-year-old charged with reckless driving after crashing into Battle Creek home
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 13-year-old has been charged with reckless driving after crashing a car into a Battle Creek home Saturday afternoon, according to Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD). Battle Creek Sergeant Steve Brady told News Channel 3 that a 17-year-old borrowed his mom's Mustang and let his...
Kids stealing then selling candy in Kzoo Co. prompts ordinance change
After reports of kids stealing then selling candy, Oshtemo Township has updated its ordinance to allow for more strict rules when it comes to selling goods outside of businesses.
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department asks for public’s help to identify walnut tree thief
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help after walnut trees were stolen from the yard of a Hartford Township home last week. MLive reports the homeowner was away when walnut trees were cut down and removed from the property. A Facebook post from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department confirmed officers responded to the incident on April 2, and said...
Oshtemo Twp. ordinance aims to shut down unauthorized candy sales
A recent amendment to an Oshtemo Township ordinance will allow police to crackdown on what they call a “growing trend” of teens allegedly stealing and reselling candy outside local businesses.
Applebee’s Manager Saved 50 People’s Lives During Terrifying Tornado
When a massive tornado ripped through Three Rivers, Mich., on March 6, Aubrey McKenzie, who manages a local Applebee's, led 50 customers and staff to the restaurant's kitchen seeking shelter. A routine day in the office turned into a heroic effort for one brave Applebee's employee. Videos by Wide Open...
Sheriff’s Office says ordinance change will help them crack down on retail theft by...
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Officials with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office say slight change in Oshtemo Township ordinance should help them cut down on a rise in retail theft and fraud. Stores like Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Target, and Walgreens in the Maple Hill Pavilion are...
Bell’s closed for the day, Easter brunch cancelled after ‘mechanical failure’
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe and General Store closed for the day Sunday and cancelled their Easter Buffet after a "mechanical failure." Coloma | Heavy rain washed out train tracks in Coloma, Amtrak cancels Grand Rapids to Chicago route. Bell's Easter Brunch Buffet, originally scheduled for Sunday from...
