Expert provides legal context to Battle Creek teen detention as debate grows
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The viral detention of a Battle Creek teenager continues to spark debate across West Michigan as new scrutiny is being placed not only on body camera footage that has circulated widely online, but now on the responding officer’s own written police report obtained by News Channel 3.
WMU and KVCC suspend enrollment in a beer-making program, 11 years after its launch
The sustainable brewing program was a joint effort between Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University. It taught students how to make beer. On Wednesday, KVCC announced the program was coming to an end. Both colleges say currently-enrolled brewing students will be able to complete the program, w
Classic car show returns to Marshall with 40th anniversary event
The Calhoun County Fairgrounds will host a multi-day celebration of classic vehicles and community activities in Marshall during the 40th annual Cruise at the Fountain: Spirit of the 4th. The event, organized by the Calhoun County Agricultural and Industrial Society, serves as a fundraiser supporting the fairgrounds’ 4
Meet June Berry, The Playful Pup Ready For A Forever Home In Kalamazoo
Meet June Berry, a playful 10-week-old puppy at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, ready to fill your home with cuddles for just $125.
Contaminated Kalamazoo paper mill site is getting cleaned up for $19M development
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A former paper mill site in Kalamazoo will be transformed into affordable housing for people in substance abuse recovery under a $19 million redevelopment project that received a $1 million state grant. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced the funding to the William
Three Rivers Police Department search warrant leads to arrest, recovery of stolen handgun
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. -- On Tuesday, June 23, officers with the Three Rivers Police Department received a report that two individuals had threatened each other with firearms. When officers arrived at the scene, the suspects had already left the area. Officers continued investigating the incident throughout the night
Oak Park, Ann Arbor among five Michigan communities to receive brownfield grants for local...
The state is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to projects in five Michigan cities that are expected to create approximately 80 jobs and 378 new housing units. Funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment program, the agency announced on Wednes
Statue to be dedicated in Lawrence
LAWRENCE – A Vietnam War statue, “No Men Left Behind,” will be dedicated Sunday, July 5, during a 4 p.m. ceremony at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Township. The event will be in celebration of America 250, as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Organizers
Man killed in Kalamazoo hit-and-run crash
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit-and-run. At 2:56 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, officers responded to the area near the intersection of South Westnedge Avenue and West Cedar Street after reports of a person lying in the road who had been struck by a vehicle.
Court docs: Caretaker delayed seeking help for unresponsive baby, tampered with evidence instead
Court documents allege that the caretaker charged in the death of a 3-month-old did not immediately seek help when she discovered that the baby was unresponsive. Instead, she is accused of tampering with evidence and fleeing the scene.
