Kalamazoo MI

Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. Heavy rain on the morning of Sunday July 5 after short but intense storms on Friday caused flooding for some Branch County homes. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Advisory through 10 a.m. on Sunday after up...

PARCHMENT, Mich. — Parchment celebrated its 44th annual Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Performing Arts on Saturday. The festival started as a small play in a park, and has turned into a week long event that draws in visitors from around the state. Local: Day of Hope free carnival...

It's the number of the summer - 250. With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, that impressive number has been linked to nearly everything this summer. And, at the Battle Creek Enquirer and USA Today, we are no different. The Battle Creek Enquirer combined with other USA Today Network newspapers recently t

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A free community carnival centered around togetherness kicked off in Battle Creek on Saturday. Thousands of residents enjoyed a stress-free day focused on fostering a sense of safety and community. PHOTOS: Demolition begins on Southwestern Junior High in Battle Creek. "We want them to be...

There are hidden gems, and then there’s Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub in Marshall, Michigan, a place so good it makes you wonder what else you’ve been missing. If you haven’t made the drive to Marshall yet, this is the article that’s going to change that.

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Two major road construction projects begin in Branch County on Monday, causing expected traffic delays. In Union City, Excell Paving Plus is rebuilding North Broadway Street from the cemetery to the bridge, a major project that includes replacing downtown concrete parking. While road closures wil

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Demolition has officially begun on Southwestern Junior High in Battle Creek. News Channel 3 first reported about Southwestern Junior High in November, as residents said their final farewell while doing a walk-through of the 100-year-old school. Previous coverage: Former Southwestern Junior High st

Bob and Cheryl (Russell) McKay will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17, 2026. They were married in Battle Creek. The couple has two daughters, Lisa (Todd) Dornbush of Hudsonville and Leslie (Geoff) Lindenberg of Hickory Corners. They are blessed with three granddaughters, Paisley, Larke Lindenberg and

When stopping by the Barry Conservation District’s office on Hanover Street in Hastings, visitors might want to call ahead. That’s because the staff there is busy, very busy, according to its executive director,. Danielle Zoellner. Zoellner admits the BCD might not be one of the most well-known agencies...

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says an assault suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting after a 10-hour standoff in Ross Township.