Kalamazoo intersection floods, closing road amid heavy rain
A Kalamazoo intersection has been closed for flooding, according to police.
Update: Dense fog advisory affecting Southern Michigan until Sunday morning – quarter mile visibility
At 3:46 a.m. EST on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. EST for Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale and Berrien counties. The weather service adds to be ready for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Gusty winds...
Plainwell-area bicyclist killed in crash on Christmas
PLAINWELL, Mich. — A Plainwell man is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in heavy fog on the evening of Christmas, the Michigan State Police (MSP) said. According to MSP, around 7:15 p.m. troopers from the Wayland Post responded to a crash between a vehicle and a buke on 10th Street south of...
St. Joseph County man injured as handgun accidentally discharges
MENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The St Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Saturday. According to a news release, a 46-year-old man was placing a loaded pistol into a safe at a residence in the 24000 block of Pinhook Road in Mendon Township when the firearm fell to...
Bronson Reveals West Michigan’s Favorite Baby Names For 2025
West Michigan parents picked these baby names in 2025. See the trends and surprises from Bronson BirthPlace.
All-day rain for Grand Rapids to Detroit, thunderstorms before Arctic cold arrives
As the Upper Peninsula and part of Northern Michigan is on the countdown to heavy snow and expected blizzard conditions starting tonight, daytime temperatures are ticking higher across the southern swath of the Lower Peninsula. An all-day rain is forecast here, from Holland to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, and...
No injuries reported after apartment fire in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — No injuries were reported after a residential fire in Battle Creek on Friday. Just before 8:30 p.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) responded to Lakeview Avenue for a report of a fire at a single-story apartment with four units. Local: Hamilton fire chief David...
Weather Alert Day Monday: Crashing temperatures, lake effect snow and strong winds
After what's felt like a little break from winter in West Michigan, snow, blustery winds and bitter cold are back in the forecast. The News Channel 3 team of meteorologists has declared a Weather Alert Day for Monday, Dec. 29, due to the impacts of expected heavy snow and intense wind gusts.
How Kalamazoo Got Its Name: The Story Of Titus Bronson
Imagine a town torn apart by conflict in the 1800s, where one man's vision turned into a battle for identity. That's the backdrop of Kalamazoo's early days.
10 feel-good stories that helped shape Kalamazoo in 2025
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- The 2025 news cycle had its share of highs and lows and everything in between. As the year winds to a close, Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the most heartwarming stories of 2025. We hope you’ll take a...

















