Calhoun County Judge to preside over lawsuit against City of Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI — The Michigan State Court Administrator’s Office has appointed Calhoun County Circuit Judge John Hallacy to preside the class-action lawsuit against the City of Coldwater and its Board of Public Utilities (CBPU). The appointment follows the recusal of newly seated Branch County Circuit Judge Zach Stempien...
8 accused of conspiring to distribute fentanyl, heroin cocaine in SW MI
Last week, eight people from Southwest Michigan were charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs and other related charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Michigan.
‘I want her arrested’: Family demands justice after man killed in Kalamazoo hit-and-run
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A family is demanding justice after a driver hit and killed their loved one in Kalamazoo and sped away. The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. April 14 when the driver of a black Jeep Grand Cherokee turned in front of Azariah Smith on Gull Road and hit him, according to the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department.
This quirky house was trucked across the county. Some call it the ‘concrete castle’
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A three-story home with a castle-like roof sits empty on the corner of Sprinkle Road and Romence Road/Bishop Avenue. Today, the lot is quiet. Traffic passes by and people wonder. The home has an interesting past. Now dubbed the “concrete castle,” the home was built...
Maple tree lost to Portage tornado replaced with new one in Arbor Day celebration
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage celebrated Arbor Day a few days early this year. Community members, including students from both Portage Central and Portage Northern high schools, were at city hall Monday to participate in a ceremonial tree planting. This year's tree planting was especially significant. A...
Long-awaited construction begins on 6 Mile Road in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — Construction finally began this week on a Calhoun County road that has been riddled with potholes for more than a decade. Drivers have been complaining about 6 Mile Road in Newton and Leroy townships for years, with some previously telling News Channel 3 their vehicles have been damaged because of those deep potholes.
Waste Watch: Repairs to Battle Creek Federal Center will cost $170M
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek's iconic Federal Center has towered over the city for more than 100 years, but it's costing millions of dollars every year to keep it running. That's why the U.S. government wants to sell the building, where more than 1,000 are currently employed. The...
Flock license plate reader debate flares up at Kalamazoo City Hall again
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The debate over Flock license plate readers flared up again at last night’s Kalamazoo city commission meeting and some unexpected defenders came forward on behalf of public safety. A group called “Get the Flock out of Kalamazoo” has been arguing that the automated...
Colonial Kitchen In Kalamazoo Closes After Years Of Cherished Meals On Drake Road
Colonial Kitchen on Drake Road has closed after years of serving the Kalamazoo community, leaving behind memories of bustling weekends and heartfelt support from loyal patrons.
Kalamazoo brewery to host ‘zero waste’ clothing swap
On Wednesday, visitors to Bell's Beer Garden connected to Bell's Eccentric Cafe can attend a Zero Waste Swap for reused clothing and more.

















