Pipe bomb trial tied to earlier St. Joseph County felony warrant
KENDALL, Mich. — A man accused of throwing homemade pipe bombs at law enforcement during a standoff in Van Buren County was already wanted on a felony arrest warrant in neighboring St. Joseph County, prosecutors say. Morgan Scott Parish is currently on trial in Van Buren County on 18...
Winter weather advisory affecting West Michigan until Friday afternoon – possibly 4 inches of...
On Thursday at 1:20 p.m. EST the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from 10 p.m. EST until Friday 1 p.m. EST for Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. The weather service says to expect, "Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds...
Portage public safety director retires, assistant chief tapped as new leader
The City of Portage has a new head of public safety. Nicholas Armold stepped down on Tuesday. The city council tapped Assistant Police Chief Matthew Wolfe as the new director.
Emergency winter shelter bridging the gap for the unhoused in Kalamazoo
An emergency overnight winter shelter opened in Kalamazoo two weeks ago, and staff say it’s been at capacity nearly every night since then. Ministry with Community at 500 N. Edwards St. normally serves as a day shelter, open from early morning to late afternoon. Teaming up with Housing Resources Inc., it began to...
Van Buren County man found guilty of terrorism, assault after pipe bombs thrown at...
KENDALL, Mich. — A Van Buren County man accused of throwing pipe bombs at police on July 4 has been found guilty of 18 charges, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. Morgan Parish, 58, was arrested after deputies said he detonated explosive devices as officers attempted to...
Kalamazoo restaurant touts ‘the best grinder you’re going to get’
The secret? The grinder rolls are made from scratch, using a homemade bread recipe that takes six hours from start to finish.
Man found dead in Bangor Township after suspected hit-and-run
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man is dead after what is believed to be a hit-and-run that happened Wednesday night in Bangor Township. Just after 11:15 p.m., deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) responded to the 66000 block of 48th Avenue for a report of an unresponsive man found in the roadway.
Mother sentenced for 2-year-old’s death in St. Joseph County, Michigan
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — A St. Joseph County, Michigan mother has been given a lengthy sentence for the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paige Bohne must serve between nearly 19 years and 45 years in prison after she plead "no contest" to charges of child abuse and assault.
DOCS: Man who shot five people inside Kalamazoo Two Fellas Grill was targeting one...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A suspect in a September shooting at Two Fellas Grill in Kalamazoo was targeting one specific person, according to court records obtained by News Channel 3. Police say Naledge Quincy Lovon Williams Chamberlain, 19, was trying to shoot one person he was fighting with when he...
Man arrested for allegedly shooting into Vicksburg home with people inside, officials say
VICKSBURG, Mich. — A 61-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly shot into a Vicksburg home with people inside Wednesday night, officials with the Village of Vicksburg told News Channel 3. It happened at a home on South Mill Street south of West Prairie Street, according to officials, who...
