Kalamazoo MI

PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage has passed an ordinance that would create 'neighborhood enterprise zones,' which would incentivize developers to create affordable housing within those zones. The ordinance, which can be viewed here, serves "to construct new structures that have as their primary purpose,...

KALAMAZOO, MI — Books-A-Million opened its third Michigan location on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4404 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. The bookstore chain will celebrate a grand opening at the Kalamazoo location on Nov. 1 with games, snacks and balloon animals for guests. The 15,000-square-foot store is open to shoppers...

Fans flock to Wayland as Hot ’n Now opens, serving legendary Olive Burgers, combos, and shakes at its second location worldwide.

PAW PAW, Mich. — A Paw Paw man has been charged in a road rage attack involving a chainsaw in Van Buren County. Leonard Yonkman, 68, was charged Tuesday with the following, according to court documents obtained by News Channel 3:. Assault with intent to do great bodily harm...

The Battle Creek Police Department says the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run has been arrested.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich — The man accused of hitting and killing a 10-year-old riding a bike in St. Joseph County will be heading to trial later this year. Logan Keith Thomas, of Vicksburg, was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death, operating a motor vehicle while his license is denied or revoked...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Approval of $12 million in construction and service contracts puts a transitional family shelter on track to open by the end of the year. Previous: Kalamazoo County pushes forward with homeless shelter despite setback in financial support. Construction of The Landing Place, soon-to-be Michigan's...

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – What you say about today could be an indication of what kind of person you are. That’s according to Portage city councilmember Vic Ledbetter. He says some places may call today Columbus Day and that’s why post offices will be closed with no mail delivery, and most banks will also be...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man is facing months in prison for setting fire to an unhoused man's belongings while the man was sleeping outside, according to police. Scott Hassler pleaded guilty to third degree arson and a controlled substance charge last week. He also pleaded guilty to a breaking and entering charge.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Police arrested three people and recovered firearms and drugs while serving a search warrant at a house in Kalamazoo County’s Cooper Township. Police seized a quarter pound of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and three firearms. The Southwest Enforcement Team, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s...