Students and visitors must pass through weapon detectors at Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — This Monday, Kalamazoo Public Schools are back in session. But this year, middle and high school students will now be required to walk through a new, high-tech weapon detection system. News Channel 3 was given a demonstration on how it works, and what parents and students...
Man pleads to attempted murder and ID theft
It’s taken more than 30 years, but the man wanted in connection to a 1994 attempted murder in Alton has pleaded guilty to that charge and identity theft and has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. 54-year-old Robert D. Mason III, who previously lived in Madison County, was caught in Kalamazoo, Michigan last summer,...
One of Kalamazoo’s ‘last true dive bars’: How new owners revived a historic bar
KALAMAZOO, MI –– For nearly two years — about two to three times per week — Andy Craigo would head to the SugarBowl Bar & Grille after work to grab a drink. Each time, he thought to himself, “Man, this place is like a diamond in the rough.”
Man charged in dealership break-in caught drilling gas tanks, deputies say
SPRINGFIELD, Mich. — A man charged in connection to a break-in at a dealership in Springfield is accused of trying to steal fuel from at least three vehicles. John Porter, 28, faces four charges after prosecutors accuse him of drilling into gas tanks and draining fuel into a gas can, according to a probable cause...
Bumblebee thought to be extinct in Michigan found in Kalamazoo
A rare species of bumblebee thought to be extinct in Michigan was recently rediscovered in Kalamazoo. The rusty-patched bumblebee was last spotted in Michigan in 1999, according to Michigan State University and was the first bumblebee to receive federal protection, after it was declared endangered in 2017. But after...
Solarize Kalamazoo, Green Drinks to host solar education event August 28
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo residents will have a chance to learn about solar power during a special event August 28. The free event, which is a special edition of Green Drinks Kalamazoo, will take place at Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Residents can expect an evening of solar education, community connection, and local beer.
Michigan Pizza Without Cheese Goes Viral on TikTok
Silver Beach Pizza in St. Joseph, Michigan is serving “The Davids,” a cheese-free pizza with bold sauces and toppings that TikTok reviewers can’t stop raving about.
Stranded for Hours: Michigan Amtrak Riders Endure Horrific Breakdown
Travelers board trains every day hoping for a smooth ride, but for passengers on Amtrak Train #352 this week, the experience turned into a nightmare. The train, which departed Chicago on August 15 and headed toward Detroit, stalled in Calhoun County near Battle Creek after suffering an engine sensor failure.
Poet’s Press: “The Streets Still Remember,” reflections on growing up on Kalamazoo’s Northside
Is a Second Wave quarterly series, presented in partnership with the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival, that features news poems — an experimental form that examines local people, places, and events through a personal, poetic lens. Paired with original artwork, each piece invites readers to engage more intimately and...
Memorial placed at crash site for the two teen girls who died there
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The teenagers who died in a crash Sunday are being remembered with a memorial at the crash site. Previous: Two teenagers died after an early morning fiery crash, speeding may have been a factor. Exzonia Ann Smetana, a 19-year-old from Paw Paw, and Grace Kavanaugh,...
