Temperatures Rising From 58°F To 81°F This Week Across Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan weather this week features sunny starts, then clouds and thunderstorms, with highs peaking at 81°F by Sunday. Perfect planning for outdoor activities or cozy indoor days.
Tornado victims face June deadline to apply for low interest SBA disaster relief loans
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Michigan residents and business owners affected by the deadly March 6, 2026, tornado outbreak have until June 29, 2026, to apply for low-interest physical damage disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Following an administrative disaster declaration by Governor Gret
A pioneer and mentoring spirit: Founder of Kalamazoo’s Kraftbrau, The Livery passes
KALAMAZOO, MI — The sudden passing of Steve “Bert” Berthel sent ripples through the Michigan brewing and music scene this past week. Berthel, 71, died Tuesday, May 5, at his home in Kalamazoo, according to friends. He leaves behind a legacy that cast him in roles as...
Schoolcraft goes to ‘Once Upon a Time’ prom at Old Winery
LAWTON, MI -- With a theme of “Once Upon a Time,” about 200 Schoolcraft High School students and guests danced the night away. Aylah Shearer and Jacob Taylor were crowned prom queen and king at the prom at The Old Winery in Lawton on Saturday, May 9. Freelance...
28 years in, new Portage public safety director prepares to lead the next generation
PORTAGE, MI -- Growing up in Jackson, Portage Director of Public Safety Matt Wolfe lived near a Michigan State Police trooper who would frequently run by Wolfe’s home. Wolfe would talk to the trooper about law enforcement, looking up to the trooper as a role model. So when it...
11 road closures to cause headaches this week in Michigan
Watch out for additional road construction that may alter your commute this week in Michigan. More than 75 road projects and special events will begin between Sunday, May 10, and Saturday, May 16, resulting in various levels of closures on the state’s primary roads, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Complex ‘Condemned’: Residents in Kalamazoo’s Wildwood Off Main speak out about conditions
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Several people living at the Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo have reached out to News Channel 3 since finding "condemned" notices posted by the Kalamazoo Area Building Authority (KABA) Thursday afternoon on every single unit's front door. Residents also shared two emails with our...
Off-duty Albion public safety officer arrested for drunk driving
ALBION, MI – An off-duty public safety officer in Calhoun County has been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possessing a firearm while under the influence. The Albion Department of Public Safety (ADPS) identified the officer as a member of its own department during a traffic stop...
66-year-old man hit and killed by Amtrak train after he tried to cross tracks
A 66-year-old man died on Saturday after a train hit him in what police called a "tragic accident." Walker | One person arrested after gun fired inside Meijer Distribution Center, no one hurt. Decatur Police Department (DPD) officers said an Amtrak passenger train hit a 66-year-old man on Saturday after...
Authorities Warn of Court Related Scam In Southwest Michigan
We're seeing a rise in phishing scams across Michigan, including cases in Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties.
