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Woman in car chased a child riding a dirt bike. Your Morning Minute
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- Woman in car chased a child riding a dirt bike. Your Morning Minute
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- Good Morning Minute📆
A 56-year-old woman was arrested after deputies said she tried to hit a child riding a dirt bike, and later showed up at a stranger’s home in what authorities described as an extremely dangerous series of events in Spokane County.
Around 6:05 a.m. on April 28, Spokane County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to reports of a reckless and aggressive driver in the 7500 block of South Fruitvale Road, according to the sheriff’s office. During the incident, the driver reportedly steered onto a sidewalk and tried to hit a child riding a dirt bike, then chased the rider before returning to the road and leaving the area.
The child got away and was not hurt.
Deputies talked to witnesses and reviewed cellphone video of the incident, which helped establish probable cause to arrest the driver.
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- Suspect in deadly Kalamazoo hit-and-run arrested in Tennessee
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- After searching for more than a month, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) announced an arrest has been made in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that happened on South Westnedge Avenue.
Mark McBride, 51, was hit and killed by a vehicle on the night of March 25, 2026. The driver then left the scene, or South Westnedge Avenue and Axtell Street.
A suspect, 29-year-old Darqareion Damont Mills, was taken into custody Tuesday in Haywood County, Tenn., on outstanding warrants issued by the Kalamazoo County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney on April 29, police said.
Law enforcement in Tennessee found Mills hiding in the attic space of a Brownsville home, according to the U.S. Marshals Service in Memphis. Officials said that after he refused to surrender, he fell through the ceiling of that home.
Mills is facing charges of second-degree murder and failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing death. KDPS added the 29-year-...
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- School bond for Galesburg-Augusta passes, fails for Comstock in May election
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- 9 days ago
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- Among the many schools across West Michigan hoping to secure additional funding during the May 5 Election was Comstock Public Schools and Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools.
Both districts returned requests to the ballot after their previous proposals failed in November.
Unofficial results show the proposals have split results, with Galesburg-Augusta Community School's proposal passing and Comstock Public School's proposal failing.
Below is a breakdown of what each proposal was asking for, as well as voter’s response.
Comstock Public Schools
Last November, voters rejected a $31.8 million bond, which lost by a narrow margin of slightly more than 100 votes, mainly due to concerns over an expected 0.5-mill increase.
Following the rejection, leaders went back to the drawing board to plan a scaled-down proposal that would still allow for big improvements district wide, at a smaller price.
This year, Super...
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- Hegseth says US-Iran ceasefire still active despite destroying 6 Iranian boats at Strait of Hormuz
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- 10 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Tuesday that the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., which has held for more than three weeks, remains intact, despite a new exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington moves to restore the free flow of commerce and protect commercial shipping.
"No, the ceasefire is not over," Hegseth told reporters. "Ultimately, this is a separate and distinct project, and we expected there would be some churn at the beginning, which happened, and we said we would defend it, defend aggressively, and we absolutely have."
Iran opened fire on Monday on U.S. warships, prompting the U.S. military to destroy six Iranian small boats, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Officials said the fast boats were lightly armed and represented a limited threat compared to U.S. naval capabilities.
President Donald Trump warned Iranian forces they would be "blown off the face of ...
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- Michigan man accused of shooting inside home, fleeing police and drug possession
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- 10 days ago
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- A man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he fired a gun inside a Kalamazoo Township home while several people were present then led police on a chase that ended back at the same residence.
Officers with the Kalamazoo Township Police Department responded around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday to reports of shots fired and a disturbance at a home near Crestview Avenue and Coolidge Avenue, according to a department press release.
Multiple 911 callers reported that Michael Vandenberg was damaging the home, discharging a firearm inside, making threats and attempting to start a fire. Items in the kitchen were reportedly ignited but extinguished before officers arrived.
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- Divisive solar farm project continues in Michigan township, public hearing scheduled
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- 10 days ago
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- In February 2025, Consumers Energy announced plans for construction of a solar park in Richland Township.
Called "Liberty Farms Solar," the project would span 1,200 acres and expects to bring 220 megawatts of renewable energy, which would power over 50,000 homes.
The project is in the application process, as township officials are going through a public hearing process, spanning multiple planning commission meetings.
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- 'Pastors on Patrol' program celebrates 10 years with Kalamazoo Public Safety
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- 10 days ago
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- For 10 years now, Kalamazoo Public Safety (KDPS) officers have kept a secret weapon in their back pockets to diffuse potentially dangerous situations.
Well, not really in their back pockets, but in the front seat of their patrol cars: a calming and caring member of the clergy.
Pastor Greg Jennings started the "Pastors on Patrol" program with KDPS and often rides along with community police officer, Casey Crooks.
"Just being able to empathize and talk to people," Crooks said. "Most of the time, when we encounter people, they're going through some of the hardest days of their lives."
Jennings says his partnership with the police is simply an extension of his work behind the pulpit at Progressive Deliverance Ministries.
"It’s just a really good program that we can go in and we can move in and comfort families as they're going through the traumatic issues that they're going through," Jennings said.
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 10 days ago
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- Storms moving through tonight ahead of a much cooler pattern that will be here by dawn. Get caught up right here!
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- Morning Minute - Election Day in MI, has making boating expensive, a bear terrorizes a neighborhood
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It's Election Day in Michigan! 🗳️
Boating is becoming more expensive 🚤
And, a neighborhood was terrified of this unexpected visitor 🐻
Kirk Mason tells us more!
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- Family of Battle Creek shooting victim asks for help identifying suspect
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- 10 days ago
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- Ronald Jamerson, 26, had never been to a hospital, until last week.
Now he’s been through back-to-back surgeries, spending more than a week at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, after he was shot outside a party in the Battle Creek area.
Jamerson is one of two people shot in the parking lot of The Base Bar and Grill in Springfield in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 26.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it responded just before 2 a.m. to reports of gunfire at the restaurant, where approximately 200 people had gathered.
Both victims are now home, recovering, but no arrests have been made.
Jamerson said he and a couple of friends were at The Base that evening, when a fight unexpectedly broke out.
A large crowd flooded the parking lot to leave, and Jamerson said he was among them. Looking for the two people he came with, Jamerson said he was standing behind the car they'd arrived ...
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- LIVE: U.S. Sen. Slotkin at pigment manufacturer speaking on prioritizing American-made materials
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- 10 days ago
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- On Monday U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is visiting a pigment manufacturer in Muskegon to highlight strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.
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- Michigan man drives into pond during high-speed chase
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- 10 days ago
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- A 39-year-old man is behind bars after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with the vehicle submerged in a small Kentwood pond last month, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies tried to pull the man over on April 7 as he was suspected to be involved in a felonious assault that happened the previous night, the sheriff's office said.
The man instead drove away, and the dashcam inside one of the pursing deputy's cruisers caught the moment he drove straight into a small pond near the Celebration Cinema on Eastport Drive.
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- Union City homeowner says neighbors, volunteers sped up rebuilding after March 6 tornadoes
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- 10 days ago
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- Nearly two months after a deadly tornado outbreak tore through southwest Michigan, recovery efforts are shifting from cleanup to rebuilding, with new federal assistance now available to help residents and businesses move forward.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties following the March 6 storms, which killed four people and caused widespread damage across the region.
The declaration also makes assistance available in contiguous counties, including Berrien, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo and Van Buren.
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- Cold snaps during bloom bring uncertain fruit season for West Michigan
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- 10 days ago
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- Across West Michigan, farmers are navigating another stretch of volatile spring weather as recent cold snaps hit during a critical window when many fruit crops are just beginning to bloom.
At Overhiser Orchards, co-owner Alex Overhiser says the impact varies by crop but for some, the damage is already significant.
Sweet cherries have already taken a hit.
“I will be happy if we have 40 to 50% of a crop,” Overhiser said. “So, that’s quite a loss. Apricots are toast.”
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- Celebrating the start of National Travel and Tourism Week in Michigan
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- Across the country, celebrations are underway for National Travel and Tourism Week, an annual celebration of the travel industry’s impact on the U.S. economy and local communities.
That, of course, includes right here in West Michigan, where tourism leaders from across the state gathered at the Michigan Maritime Museum along Lake Michigan.
From the miles of Great Lakes coastline, to the many shops adding a local touch, there’s something around every corner that makes our state "Pure Michigan."
“We have 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, we’re a two-peninsula state. Who else can say that? No one,” Kelly Wolgamott, vice president, Pure Michigan, said.
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- Coldwater U.S. Army veteran honored as 'Veteran of the Month'
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- 10 days ago
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- A Coldwater U.S. Army veteran was awarded 'Veteran of the Month' for the month of May by State Representative Tim Walberg (R) on Monday.
Charles R. Scott served in the Army from 1979 to 1992, reaching the rank of staff sergeant, completing tours in Korea, Germany, and serving in several U.S. bases across the country.
Scott earned several medals during his years of service, including the Army Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal, among several others.
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- Morrow Dam owners to pay $25M years after sediment spillage into Kalamazoo River
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- 10 days ago
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- After more than six years a massive amount of sediment spilled into the Kalamazoo River, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy has agreed to pay the State of Michigan $25 million.
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and operates the Morrow Dam in Kalamazoo County through its subsidiary, STS Hydropower LLC. In 2022, Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office sued STS Hydropower and Eagle Creek on behalf of the Michigan Departments of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
In the lawsuit, the state alleges that a grossly mismanaged 2019 drawdown during a spillway gates repair at the Morrow Dam resulted in a 30-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River being smothered in sediment.
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- Sen. Elissa Slotkin tours Muskegon pigment factory, touts related buy-American bill
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- 11 days ago
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- Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin was in West Michigan Monday, hearing from constituents, manufacturers and workers as she touted a bill to give American-made pigments priority.
Slotkin toured Sun Chemical just outside of Muskegon.
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- Trump admin targets 'big 4' meat packers in antitrust crackdown over beef prices
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- 11 days ago
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- The Justice Department said Monday it is intensifying its investigation into the beef industry, accusing the nation’s largest meatpackers of contributing to higher prices, weaker competition and risks to food security.
At a news conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department has reviewed more than three million documents and spoken with hundreds of people across the cattle and beef supply chain as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation ordered by President Donald Trump last November.
"The Department has executed on President Trump's Executive Order to stop anti-competitive behavior in the broader food supply market," Blanche said.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro and an American cattle rancher were also in attendance.
The probe is focused on potential collusion, price fixing and other anticompetitive conduct in the U.S. cattle and beef markets.
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- Cattle rancher thanks Trump and Jesus for antitrust investigation into meat-packing industry
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- 11 days ago
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- The Justice Department said Monday it is intensifying its investigation into the beef industry, accusing the nation’s largest meatpackers of contributing to higher prices, weaker competition and risks to food security.
At a news conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department has reviewed more than three million documents and spoken with hundreds of people across the cattle and beef supply chain as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation ordered by President Donald Trump last November.
"The Department has executed on President Trump's Executive Order to stop anti-competitive behavior in the broader food supply market," Blanche said.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro and an American cattle rancher were also in attendance.
The probe is focused on potential collusion, price fixing and other anticompetitive conduct in the U.S. cattle and beef markets.
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- Are the four major meat-packers violating antitrust laws? Agriculture Secretary responds
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- 11 days ago
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- The Justice Department said Monday it is intensifying its investigation into the beef industry, accusing the nation’s largest meatpackers of contributing to higher prices, weaker competition and risks to food security.
At a news conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department has reviewed more than three million documents and spoken with hundreds of people across the cattle and beef supply chain as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation ordered by President Donald Trump last November.
"The Department has executed on President Trump's Executive Order to stop anti-competitive behavior in the broader food supply market," Blanche said.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro and an American cattle rancher were also in attendance.
The probe is focused on potential collusion, price fixing and other anticompetitive conduct in the U.S. cattle and beef markets.
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- What progress has the DOJ made since Trump asked them to investigate beef prices in November?
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- 11 days ago
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- The Justice Department said Monday it is intensifying its investigation into the beef industry, accusing the nation’s largest meatpackers of contributing to higher prices, weaker competition and risks to food security.
At a news conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department has reviewed more than three million documents and spoken with hundreds of people across the cattle and beef supply chain as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation ordered by President Donald Trump last November.
"The Department has executed on President Trump's Executive Order to stop anti-competitive behavior in the broader food supply market," Blanche said.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro and an American cattle rancher were also in attendance.
The probe is focused on potential collusion, price fixing and other anticompetitive conduct in the U.S. cattle and beef markets.
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- 2026 CROP Hunger Walk steps toward food security in Kalamazoo
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- 11 days ago
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- A nearly 50-year Kalamazoo tradition to bring attention to the hungry continued Sunday, as dozens of walkers lapped around the city to end food insecurity.
The CROP Hunger Walk began at Trinity Lutheran Church on South Westnedge with options of a 1.1-mile route or a 3.1-mile route downtown.
Individuals and local churches donated funds to help those fighting food insecurity, or uncertainty about where to find their next meal.
According to Feeding America, that applies to nearly 15% of Kalamazoo residents.
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes will receive a portion of the funds from this year's walk.
The money they receive will go toward their food distributions, pantries and outreach programs.
Other funding will be sent to the international aid organization Church World Service.
News Channel 3's Jessica Harthorn kicked off the walk as the 2026 Honorary Chair.
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- Pistons comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years. Your Morning Minute
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- 11 days ago
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Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.
Cunningham averaged 32.4 points for Detroit, which last won a postseason series by beating Orlando in the second round in 2008. The Pistons advance to play the winner of Sunday night’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors. Game 1 will be Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena.
“We were pushed to the limit,” Cunningham said. “And it made us really reflect on how we were playing, what got us to this position and what made us win as many games as we won in the regular season. And it got us back to playing the basketball that we knew we were capable of.”
The Pistons became the 15th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit and the second in the last two nights, after the Philadelp...
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- Michigan House Republicans seek to cut property taxes, Democrats question feasibility
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- 12 days ago
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- Affordable housing continues to be an issue in Michigan, and lawmakers in Lansing are working to fix that through efforts like easing regulations.
But, with property owners paying, per capita, more than $1,800 to the state and local governments each year, there's a plan to axe a chunk of that burden.
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- Replacement of 90-year-old Great Depression-era bridge celebrated in West Michigan
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- 12 days ago
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- After several years of planning and construction, Paw Paw has revitalized one of its biggest summer destinations.
Around 100 residents walked across the new bridge at Maple Lake on Saturday, the first time it's been replaced since the Great Depression.
They told News Channel 3 Maple Island isn't just a park, it's a place where warm-weather memories have been made for 90 years.
The 200-foot timber bridge connects M-40 to Maple Island with wider platforms for fishing, and replaces a span built in the 1930s by unemployed laborers.
"There was a new project under the Roosevelt administration, which was called WPA [Works Progress Administration], and that was to put people to work," Village President Roman Plaszczak said.
After all that time, the concrete columns had cracked and the wood rotted away.
The new bridge cost around $770,000, with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and American Rescue Plan Act ...
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- Transitional family shelter in Michigan county sees 200 applicants ahead of opening
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- 12 days ago
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- A former hotel in Kalamazoo County has been transformed into one of the largest transitional family housing shelters in Michigan.
The shelter, called the Landing Place, is located on Kilgore Service Road where the old Country Inn & Suites Hotel used to be.
The facility offers housing and resources to families in need and was made possible by an $8 million investment.
There are already 200 families on a coordinated entry list waiting to get into the 77 bedroom transitional shelter.
2025 data from Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care shows out of 709 unhoused people living in shelters in Kalamazoo County, 254 were families with children.
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- Suspected drunk driver runs from scene after crashing truck into family's home in Michigan
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- 13 days ago
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- A Portage family said they are still shaken after a pickup truck crashed into their home while they were asleep.
It happened Sunday in the Amberly neighborhood just after 3:20 a.m., according to the family.
News Channel 3 reached out to the Portage Public Safety about the incident, and Lt. Nicholas Mattson confirmed that the crash is being investigated with the intention of filing criminal charges.
Lt. Mattson also confirmed it is believed that alcohol was a factor.
One of the homeowners, identified as Kristi, told News Channel 3 the crash felt like an explosion and immediately woke up everyone inside.
Kristi said she, her husband and their two children, ages 7 and 14, were outside within minutes, but the driver was gone.
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- EXPLORING MICHIGAN | The largest historic home in the Midwest
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- 13 days ago
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- In Southeast Michigan, few things have more than the proverbial “six degrees of separation” from the auto industry.
Nestled on Oakland University’s campus is the Historic Meadow Brook Hall, the one-time home of Matilda Dodge Wilson.
“Meadow Brook hall is one of the finest examples of Tudor revival architecture in the country,” said Katie Higgins from the Meadow Brook Estate.
You can sense the splendor as you roll up the driveway.
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- EXPLAINER: At least 20 Minneapolis daycares get raided by the FBI due to fraud suspicion
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- 13 days ago
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- Mental Health Recovery Court in Michigan redefining justice for mentally ill
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- 13 days ago
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- Inside a Kalamazoo County mental health courtroom, the tone is noticeably different.
The judge steps down from the bench and conversations replace commands.
For some defendants, the goal is not punishment, but progress.
Kalamazoo County’s Mental Health Recovery Court offers an alternative path for certain nonviolent offenders living with serious mental illness.
The program focuses on treatment, supervision and long-term stability instead of jail time.
It’s an effort to break a cycle that has long tied mental illness to repeated arrests, incarceration and emergency care.
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- Freeze overnight, cold Saturday, warmer Sunday. More chilly air next week. Get caught up right here!
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- Fire chief in Michigan unexpectedly dies, city mourns his loss
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- 13 days ago
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- The City of Walker is mourning the loss of their fire chief.
Fire Chief Russell Shoultz unexpectedly died due to a medical emergency, according to a release from the City of Walker.
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- Tulip Time Festival begins in Holland as cool weather helps extend bloom season
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- 13 days ago
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- Opening day of the Tulip Time Festival is underway in Holland, where hundreds of thousands of tulips are beginning to bloom across the city.
City officials say this year’s cooler temperatures could help extend how long visitors can enjoy the display.
“The tulips love the colder weather,” Jamie Scott, of Holland Parks and Recreation, said. “With the right temperatures we can get two to three weeks of flower time out of these tulips.”
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- Three Rivers mayor asking for more money for police department staffing
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- 13 days ago
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- The mayor of Three Rivers is hoping for more money in the city's budget to be allocated to the city's police department to increase staffing and to raise officer wages.
Mayor Angel Johnston posted a video on YouTube laying out her thoughts. She also posted on Facebook asking for the public's thoughts on how the budget funding should be divided. Johnston is also encouraging people to show up to a public hearing on the budget May 19.
"Our police officers deserve to be paid really, really well," Johnson said to News Channel 3 in an interview Friday.
"They're the folks that run towards danger when the rest of us run away. They're are the guys with the guns that we call when we need help."
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- Family of Muskegon Heights man hit and killed by car demands accountability
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- 13 days ago
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- A family is demanding accountability from the driver who hit and killed their loved one and from the Muskegon Heights Police Department (MHPD).
Roger Calloway, 61, was in the hospital for more than a month before he died April 18.
Muskegon Heights police said Calloway was walking in the street around 9 p.m. on March 13 when he was hit in the area of Hackley Avenue and Reynolds Street.
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- FULL GAGGLE: 'Do we just want to blast the hell out of 'em or make a deal?': Trump says of Iran war
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- The conflict involving Iran reached the 60-day mark Friday, and the Trump administration argues it has effectively ended due to a fragile ceasefire that began in April — meaning congressional approval is no longer required.
In a letter to Congress, President Donald Trump said hostilities with Iran have “terminated,” despite the continued presence of U.S. troops in the region — a position that allows the administration to sidestep the May 1 deadline to seek authorization for ongoing military action.
“The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated,” Trump wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.
Trump also acknowledged the conflict may not be fully resolved.
“Despite the success of United States operations against the Iranian regime and continued efforts to secure a lasting peace, the threat posed by Iran to the United States and our Armed...
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- Some residents in this Michigan community want to 'take back the trash' in May election
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- 14 days ago
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- The 'Take Back the Trash' ballot initiative will be voted on by Portage residents on Tuesday, May 5.
Portage and Waste Management agreed to a five-year, $29 million contract for the company to become the city's only trash hauler in March.
However, a vocal opposition expressed displeasure with not having a voice throughout the process.
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- LIVE: Walker holds press conference on late fire chief
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- 14 days ago
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- Watch as the City of Walker holds a press conference regarding Fire Chief Russell Shoultz, who died unexpectedly.
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- Trump signs order aimed at helping more US workers get retirement savings plans
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to approve the creation of a new government website where Americans can compare private-sector retirement savings options, an effort to help the millions of workers who don't have employer-sponsored plans.
The initiative was designed to expand access to retirement accounts ahead of a new federal benefit that's set to begin in January 2027, when the government will start matching contributions made by low- and middle-income workers.
The matching program, known as the Saver’s Match, will offer a maximum match of $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples who file jointly. It will offer smaller matches for single filers making less than $46,000 a year. It applies to contributions made toward 401(k) plans, IRAs and Roth IRAs.
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- Hegseth questioned on opinions about women in combat roles
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- 14 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a second day of hard-hitting questions on Thursday, as senators got their first opportunity to weigh in on the Pentagon chief’s handling of the Iran war and the Trump administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget.
Testifying Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth was questioned about his opinions on women serving in combat roles.
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- Rx Kids to offer more communities no-strings cash assistance in West Michigan
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- 14 days ago
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- A Michigan pediatrician's personal calling to "prescribe" healing for the next generation, by giving cash directly to pregnant women and new moms in high-needs communities, is undergoing a massive expansion - and about a dozen West Michigan communities are about to feel it.
Rx Kids, which started in Flint and then came to Kalamazoo, announced its largest expansion to date this week.
The program is adding 20 new communities to its service area, this summer, including in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Kent, and Muskegon counties.
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- Morning Minute - May Day, Tulip Time, Brady Bunch house
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- Good Morning Minute - it's Friday!
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- Ribbon cut at the Landing Place, Michigan's largest transitional family center
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The ribbon has officially been cut at the Landing Place, a transitional family housing shelter in Kalamazoo County.
The Landing Place, located at the former Country Inn & Suites hotel on East Kilgore Service Road, offers short-term housing for families looking to find a permanent home.
It has more than 77 units, making it the largest transitional family center in Michigan. Ahead of its official opening, there are already 200 families on the coordinated entry list.
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- Man accused of running meth lab in Michigan State University lecture hall
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- 14 days ago
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- Earlier this week, the Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Police and Public Safety arrested 31-year-old Xin Tong after he was found to be in possession of chemicals commonly used to make methamphetamine.
According to a release from MSU police, officers responded to reports of property damage inside Wells Hall, one of the largest lecture halls on the university's campus.
Police said the damage was related to alleged criminal activity.
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- Kalamazoo Uber driver shifts strategy as Michigan gas nears $5 a gallon
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- 14 days ago
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- Gas prices are climbing across Michigan, with some stations nearing $5 a gallon while the statewide average sits in the mid-$4 range.
That increase is already changing how some people drive, work and spend.
For gig workers like Christina Schwartz, the impact is immediate. Schwartz, who drives for Uber, says rising fuel costs are forcing her to rethink which rides are worth taking.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/drivers-uber-prices-gas-price-dollars-expensive-cost-living-work-kalamazoo-west-michigan-local-diesel-regular-pumps-wwmt
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- Woman, child found dead in West Michigan home identified; murder-suicide suspected
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- 15 days ago
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- Two people found dead at an Allegan County home Wednesday have been identified.
Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in Clyde Township to check on the welfare of a woman and her son. They were not able to make contact with anyone at the front door, though it appeared she was home.
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- Michigan Senate passes funding proposals, setting up negotiations for 2027 state budget
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- The Michigan Senate has passed both of its budget proposals, a critical step in setting up negotiations for a final joint proposal.
The chamber allocated $88 billion dollars, with $25 billion for education passed Thursday and $63 billion approved for the general budget Wednesday.
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- Trump signs order that will allow Americans open new IRA retirement accounts with 'Savers Match'
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to approve the creation of a new government website where Americans can compare private-sector retirement savings options, an effort to help millions of workers who don't have employer-sponsored plans.
The initiative was designed to expand access to retirement accounts ahead of a new federal benefit that's set to begin in January 2027, when the government will start matching contributions made by low- and middle-income workers.
The matching program, known as the Saver’s Match, will offer a maximum match of $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples who file jointly. It will offer smaller matches for single filers making less than $46,000 a year. It applies to contributions made toward 401(k) plans, IRAs and Roth IRAs.
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