2 hurt in 3-vehicle crash near Battle Creek, police say
Two drivers were hospitalized after a crash in what police called “heavy holiday traffic” on a Battle Creek-area highway.
Air Quality Advisory through July 5, 2025
Lansing, MI (WGHN) – The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for July 5, 2025, for elevated levels of ozone along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI)...
Three vehicle crash caused minor injuries, temporarily shut down parts of US-131
PORTAGE, Mich. — Minor injuries were reported after a three vehicle crash Sunday that temporarily closed north US-131 near exit 34, according to Portage Public Safety (PPS) officials. Local: Missing teenage boy left his home on foot two days ago, struggles with mental health. Vehicles on both sides of...
Deputies: Man dies of ‘medical episode’ after being shot at near Battle Creek
A man died after having a medical episode in the back of a patrol car after a fight near Battle Creek, deputies said.
10 Highest Paying Jobs in Kalamazoo Without a College Degree
Imagine landing a high-paying job right here in Kalamazoo without a college degree. Let’s talk about the opportunities waiting for you. The economy has been scary lately. Especially if you are currently looking for work. Imagine my surprise when I found 10 jobs in Kalamazoo that could pay you between $70k and $100k a...
Wild Wednesdays Return To Binder Park Zoo
Last year was the inaugural year for Wild Wednesdays at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. This was a new event series introduced by the zoo that allowed visitors to enjoy the zoo at later hours than normal while also enjoying some live entertainment. The idea was widely accepted and after having success last year,...
House fire, deadly rise in carfentanil, fatal motorcycle crash and more top stories
Below are News Channel 3' top stories for the past week. A house caught on fire in Oshtemo Township Friday night. The incident happened at a home on Pine Acres Drive near Forest View Drive. A growing threat is making its way through Michigan; a drug so potent that just...
Kalamazoo apartment complex to get $10M renovation, stay affordable for 30 years
KALAMAZOO, MI — A 14-story Kalamazoo apartment complex has offered 200-plus affordable apartments to seniors since it opened in 1984. But City View in the Square, 710 Collins St., had the option of shifting course this year — no longer offering affordable units, but renting them at market rate instead.
Pipe bomb detonation leads to SWAT team standoff
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- A wanted 58-year-old fugitive was suspected to be staying in the 28000 block of C.R. 388 and after authorities obtained a probable cause to search the property, the fugitive detonated a pipe bomb. Authorities then requested assistance from the Van Buren County SWAT team around...
Bauer & Bogusz Share Midwest Lights Laurels
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Charlie Baur and Andrew Bogusz each took home trophies from Kalamazoo Speedway on a Fourth of July Friday night, splitting the spoils of twin features for the Must See Racing Maxima Midwest Lights. In the first feature, Baur put the demons of his two missed opportunities...