A historic Italian restaurant in Michigan where comfort food doesn’t come with luxury prices
If comfort food had a hometown, it would be La Cantina in Paw Paw. This historic Italian gem has been serving hearty, soulful dishes since 1936, and every bite feels like a hug from the past. The kind of place where the red sauce simmers all day, the pasta is tender and fresh, and the pizza slices are generous enough...
Michigan Among Key Stops For Sandhill Crane Migration
Sandhill Cranes are returning to West Michigan. Hear and see these majestic birds soar in flocks this spring during their migration.
Portage firefighter and his toddler seriously injured in crash with stolen Kia
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After their vehicle was hit by a minor driving a stolen Kia Soul earlier this week in Kalamazoo, a Portage firefighter and his toddler remain in the hospital with serious injuries. The Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) told News Channel 3 on Thursday that firefighter...
Winter concert blends classics, swing and film music in Battle Creek
The Cereal City Concert Band is set to bring a winter‑themed blend of classical favorites, swing, and movie music to the Pennfield Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. March 1, according to a community announcement. The program will include works by Holst and John Williams and a Wizard of Oz medley featuring “a standout...
‘TALK IT UP LIVE’ host Buddy Hannah reflects on remarkable career this Black History...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — You may have heard Buddy Hannah's voice over the airwaves for years, but have you heard from him lately?. In honor of Black History Month, News Channel 3 Anchor Andy Dominianni tracked down the long-time, popular radio talk-show host to see what he's been up to since leaving the show in 2014.
Kalamazoo’s US131 Construction Project Set To Begin In March
As the snow melts away, a major road project is gearing up in Kalamazoo that could change your commute this spring.
Kalamazoo traffic crashes fell in 2025, report shows
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Traffic crashes in the city of Kalamazoo decreased in 2025, according to a report. Finalized crash data compiled from the Michigan State Police (MSP) showed a total of 2,339 crashes, a decrease from 2,530 in 2024. Local: EGLE says pellet spill poses no public health risk...
Kalamazoo Event Center, a $500M project, aims to bring Western Michigan students downtown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo skyline is changing. A more than $500 million event center is under construction downtown, privately funded by Greenleaf Hospitality, and it has Western Michigan University Broncos in mind. The Kalamazoo Event Center will feature Western Michigan's branding, with the university's...
‘Heartbreaking’: 10 buildings left damaged after Kalamazoo vandalism, crashes
KALAMAZOO, MI — Ten buildings were damaged in recent incidents in Kalamazoo. Vandalism damaged eight of the buildings on Thursday, Feb. 19, while two others were smashed in separate vehicle crashes. Property owners had to drop what they were doing to pick up the pieces. “It was honestly heartbreaking,”...
Planned substation work could cause temporary outage in parts of Galesburg in March
GALESBURG, Mich. — Roughly 1,200 Consumers Energy customers in Galesburg may temporarily lose power during an overnight improvement project in early March. Consumers Energy crews are slated to make upgrades to local substation equipment, which is expected to improve electric service for customers in the community,...

















