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'I got a woman in the lobby that's been shot': Sparta police chief recounts shooting
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- 'I got a woman in the lobby that's been shot': Sparta police chief recounts shooting
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- 2:13
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- 1 month ago
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- A woman who had been shot drove herself to the Sparta Police Department Monday afternoon where the police chief personally came to her aid, according to the chief.
Sparta Police Chief Andrew Milanowski said he was at the department when a clerk from a neighboring office rushed in to tell him a woman who had been shot was in the lobby.
“I got a woman in the lobby that’s been shot,” the clerk told him, according to Milanowski.
The chief said he went to help the woman who had driven herself to the department after being shot.
The incident began around 3:45 p.m. when Sparta police and the Kent County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to South Union Street near Silver Creek Avenue for a reported shooting, Milanowski said.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/sparta-shooting-investigation-south-union-street-silver-creek-avenue-crime-police-sheriff-kent-county-west-michigan
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- Monday Night Weather Chat
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- 12:39
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- 1 month ago
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- Tuesday will be another warm day before cooler temperatures settle in later this week. Meteorologist Collin Rogers is tracking a soaking rain on the way late week.
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- Personalized cancer treatment leads to better outcomes and renewed hope
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- 2:37
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- 1 month ago
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- As technology advances, doctors are understanding cancer better than ever before, leading to safer and more effective treatments.
A cancer diagnosis carries a lot of weight, from the fear to the treatment process, but the use of personalized treatment at the Beacon Kalamazoo Cancer Center is changing the odds.
Shantel Jackson has come a long way since one diagnosis changed everything.
“When you first hear those words it seems like a death sentence no matter what stage it is,” Jackson said. “It just is devastating.”
Jackson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, just one year after her mother received the same news.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/personalized-breast-cancer-treatment-leads-better-outcomes-renewed-hope-kalamazoo-beacon-west-michigan-wwmt
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- Governor waives taxes on diesel for Michigan farmers, loggers with emergency declaration
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- 2:01
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- 1 month ago
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- Following President Donald Trump's order last week allowing tax-free red dye diesel to be used on roads without restrictions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is following suit.
Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency statewide Monday, suspending dyed diesel use rules for farm and forestry vehicles.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/whitmer-waives-taxes-diesel-farmers-loggers-forestry-agriculture-energy-emergency-declaration-politics-iran-war-economy
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- No charges for man accused of stabbing 3 teens near Western Michigan University
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- 2:18
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- 1 month ago
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- Charges will not be authorized against a man accused of stabbing three people in Kalamazoo over the weekend, according to Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Getting.
The stabbing happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday on Fraternity Village Drive near Western Michigan University.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/fraternity-village-drive-stabbing-kalamazoo-three-injured-one-arrested-crime-investigation-assault-police-west-michigan
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- Chinese national arrested, tied to $1M scammed across US, $500K from Allegan elderly woman
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- 2:29
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- 1 month ago
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- A 24-year-old Chinese national is accused of taking part in defrauding over $1 million from people across the country including close to $500,000 from an elderly Allegan County woman.
Allegan County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) deputies said they arrested 24-year-old Xiangbo Sun, a Chinese national in the United States since May on a tourist visa, after a sting operation at the house of an Allegan County elderly woman who had been defrauded close to $500,000 over the course of about two months, the sheriff's office first finding out about it on June 17.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/chinese-national-arrested-tied-1m-fraud-scam-allegan-county-elderly-woman-retirement-savings-account-may-sting-operation-sheriffs-office-multi-state-gold-coins-western-michigan
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- Great Raven Renaissance Festival in Galesburg
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- 1:07
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- 1 month ago
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- The Great Raven Renaissance Festival had its second and last day Sunday behind Galesburg City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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- Celebrating the strange and unusual at first annual West Michigan Oddfest. Your Morning Minute
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- 1:01
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- 1 month ago
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- Good Morning Minute⚔️
Handmade "strange and unusual" goods filled the Kalamazoo Expo Center Sunday for the West Michigan Oddfest.
Over 80 artists brought out their creations to the Kalamazoo Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the free to attend West Michigan Oddfest for people to shop around the "strange and unusual" and support United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo.
"We're just trying to attract a community of people," West Michigan Oddfest Organizer Angela Smith said. "Our event is free, we're going to keep it free because we want people to come in and enjoy. We want families to be able to enjoy their time."
Vendors set up their goods around the expo center for people to shop about, and in addition, donated items for the $2 per ticket raffle with proceeds supporting United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo.
The organization also had a booth set up at the event to collect donations such as hand warmers, ...
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- New customs rules could massively increase the cost of imported prescription drugs
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- 1:32
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- 1 month ago
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- Starting next week, cheaper prescription prices could be out of reach for millions of Americans.
New customs rules affect drugs imported from Canada, which sometimes cost less than the same ones in American pharmacies.
Now agencies, lawmakers and patients are concerned those drugs may not cross the border at all, which could mean major price hikes.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it will begin enforcing the new rules Oct. 22.
Previously, shipments of goods from other countries valued at less than $800 didn’t have to go through customs, including some Canadian drug imports.
The Trump Administration ended that "de minimis" rule last year, saying it was a loophole exploited by criminals to ship contraband into the U.S.
The latest implementation of the policy means around 2.3 million Americans could lose how they get their medicine.
Now all international goods will face fees and stri...
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- New customs rules could massively increase the cost of imported prescription drugs
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- 2:35
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- 1 month ago
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- Starting next week, cheaper prescription prices could be out of reach for millions of Americans.
New customs rules affect drugs imported from Canada, which sometimes cost less than the same ones in American pharmacies.
Now agencies, lawmakers and patients are concerned those drugs may not cross the border at all, which could mean major price hikes.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it will begin enforcing the new rules Oct. 22.
Previously, shipments of goods from other countries valued at less than $800 didn’t have to go through customs, including some Canadian drug imports.
The Trump Administration ended that "de minimis" rule last year, saying it was a loophole exploited by criminals to ship contraband into the U.S.
The latest implementation of the policy means around 2.3 million Americans could lose how they get their medicine.
Now all international goods will face fees and stri...
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- Trump says no Iran strike before midterms as nuclear talks continue
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- 2:26
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- 1 month ago
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- President Trump says the U.S. will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, even as his administration continues communicating with Tehran.
Iran’s foreign minister says officials are reviewing the White House response to a proposed plan to restart nuclear talks. Read more about where the negotiations stand.
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- Police, church groups collect 2,000 pounds of food donations during Faith and Blue weekend
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- 2:37
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- 1 month ago
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- Even as the number of food pantries drops in West Michigan, the donations continue to rise.
Police and church groups in Grandville took in thousands of pounds of supplies Saturday during ‘Faith and Blue’ weekend.
The national effort aims to build neighborhood trust in police through community events.
Grandville connected with its community by recognizing a difficult truth, that too many families don’t have what they need in their kitchen.
"We just recognized that there was a need to help kind of restock the local church pantries, which are well used in this community," Grandville Police Chief Darin Rietman said.
For two hours volunteers took in fruits, vegetables, pasta and other food items at Family Fare and Target.
They then took those items, along with other basic needs like soap and toothpaste, to the police department to be distributed among six local churches.
It follows this month’...
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- Michigan animal rescue faces possible shutdown over zoning issue
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- 1:29
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- 1 month ago
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- A West Michigan animal rescue is in jeopardy of shutting down.
In March, Schoolcraft Township Officials ordered to have Forgotten Souls and Rescue Rehab shut down - saying the rescue that operates out of a home off Portage Road is in violation of their zoning ordinance.
However, Rescue Owner Amanda Schepeler is fighting to stay open. According to Schepeler, there are not enough animal rescues in Michigan.
"In this side of the state, there's a huge hole, even with us being here," she said. "We take in hundreds of animals every year and release them. There's really nowhere else for especially raccoons to go in the area."
In April, Schepeler tried to get a text change in zoning rules to allow for a rescue filing a $500 special land use permit.
Planning Commission Chair Barry Visel said there is nothing in township ordinances that cover animal rescues.
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- Game of the Week: Justin Kirinovic navigates first season as Climax-Scotts head coach
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- 2:13
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- 1 month ago
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- The Climax-Scotts Panthers take on the Bellevue Broncos tonight, looking to win their sixth game of the season.
Justin Kirinovic is in his first season leading the Panthers after the Climax-Scotts Board of Education voted not to retain Tyler Langs in February, stemming from an investigation into conduct surrounding the football program.
The Climax-Scotts Panthers take on the Bellevue Broncos tonight, looking to win their sixth game of the season.
Justin Kirinovic is in his first season leading the Panthers after the Climax-Scotts Board of Education voted not to retain Tyler Langs in February, stemming from an investigation into conduct surrounding the football program.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/climax-scotts-bellevue-football-game-week-high-school-panthers-broncos-program-culture-brotherhood-community-west-michigan
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- Christa Pike case raises questions about how executions work across America
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- 2:00
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- 1 month ago
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- The failed execution attempt involving Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is raising new questions about how executions are carried out in the U.S.
There is no single nationwide protocol: 27 states retain the death penalty, but the methods, drugs and procedures can vary widely. Here’s what to know.
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- Therapy office manager accused of embezzling $458K in eight year Michigan spree
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- 1:31
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- 1 month ago
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- What started as a routine deposit at a South Haven credit union launched an investigation that police say uncovered nearly a decade of embezzlement.
Sarah Till, a former employee at Water’s Edge Counseling Services in South Haven, was arraigned Friday morning on two felonies; embezzlement of $100,000 or more and using a computer to commit a crime.
Each charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in jail, but the embezzlement charge carries a potential fine of up to 3 times the amount taken.
In Till’s case, that adds up to over $1.3 million.
“I was shocked,” Water’s Edge owner, Kelly Ellis, said. “The lady at the bank asked if she could speak with me and she noticed significant irregularities."
According to Ellis, Till worked as an office manager. Her responsibilities varied from greeting new patients, answering phones, and handling the money - giving her access to multiple business debit cards.
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- "We are worth it!" | Kalamazoo teachers protest contract delays
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- 1:31
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- 1 month ago
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- Teachers at Kalamazoo Public Schools and community members are calling for a contract agreement as teachers enter their third consecutive school year without a new deal.
A protest began shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, ahead of the school board’s 7 p.m. meeting at the district's administration building on Howard Street.
Teachers and supporters held signs and chanted messages: “Strong teachers, strong students” and “We are worth it.”
The Kalamazoo Education Association represents educators across the district, including teachers, counselors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and librarians.
According to KEA President Heather Reid, the union is seeking wage increases that keep pace with the cost of living, along with changes to other contract language.
Without a new agreement, employees continue working under the previous contract.
“This is the third year in a row that we started th...
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- Kalamazoo County verifies voting tabulators in Public Accuracy Test ahead of Election Day
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- 1:28
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- 1 month ago
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- Ahead of Michigan's 2026 General Election, Kalamazoo County election officials invited residents to take a look at part of the voting process.
Held before each election, Kalamazoo County Clerk and Register of Deeds Meredith Place hosted a Public Accuracy Test alongside the county election commission Thursday afternoon at the Kalamazoo County Clerk's office.
"Our job is to ensure a secure, fair, and transparent election," Place said. "We don't ask the public to take our word for it, we invite them here into the process so they can ask questions and verify that the machines are working right before their eyes."
Tabulators were fed pre-marked test ballots with predetermined outcomes such as blank ballots, overvotes, and improperly marked ballots.
Once the test results were in, officials verified the equipment properly read each ballot and that the final vote count matches exactly what they expected.
It's a required step befo...
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- Amazing America 250 | The Mitten's history of shaping the nation at Michigan History Museum
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- 1:51
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- 1 month ago
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- Michigan is often associated with the auto industry, the Great Lakes and the Motor City.
But the state’s role in shaping the United States goes far beyond automobiles.
From public education and civil rights to mining, manufacturing, agriculture and the movement of people and goods through the Great Lakes, Michigan’s history is intertwined with the broader American story.
As part of News Channel 3’s Amazing America 250 series, we visited the Michigan History Museum in Lansing to explore some of the stories that helped shape the state and the country.
The museum spans five floors and takes visitors through Michigan’s history from the state’s earliest people through the 20th century. Its collection includes about 100,000 artifacts.
Jillian Reese, curator of exhibits at the Michigan History Museum, said one of the museum’s goals is to show that history isn’t made only by presidents, governors or other famous fig...
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- Amazing America 250 | The Mitten's history of shaping the nation at Michigan History Museum
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- 4:18
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- 1 month ago
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- Michigan is often associated with the auto industry, the Great Lakes and the Motor City.
But the state’s role in shaping the United States goes far beyond automobiles.
From public education and civil rights to mining, manufacturing, agriculture and the movement of people and goods through the Great Lakes, Michigan’s history is intertwined with the broader American story.
As part of News Channel 3’s Amazing America 250 series, we visited the Michigan History Museum in Lansing to explore some of the stories that helped shape the state and the country.
The museum spans five floors and takes visitors through Michigan’s history from the state’s earliest people through the 20th century. Its collection includes about 100,000 artifacts.
Jillian Reese, curator of exhibits at the Michigan History Museum, said one of the museum’s goals is to show that history isn’t made only by presidents, governors or other famous fig...
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- "Two ways out" | Portage fire urges 'plan, practice and prepare' before winter
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- 6:37
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- 1 month ago
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- If you only remember three things to prevent and protect yourself in the tragic case of a house fire, it's this.
Have two ways out of every room, especially where you sleep.
Confirm you have working smoke detectors on the ceilings of every level, including basement and attic, as well as every bedroom. Early warning is key.
Establish a front yard meeting spot, near a memorable tree or your mailbox.
Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) Battalion Chief William "Bill" Graham met with News Channel 3 early Friday morning for a special look at the life-saving information being shared with school-age kids in Portage, and across the United States, this Fire Prevention Week.
Fire safety planning is often taught to children in ways that are easy to remember, but it's something Graham says adults often forget.
No one thinks their home will catch on fire.
Still, many are overusing what Graham says is now the leading cause o...
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- Tree removals spark backlash as Kalamazoo County officials seek legal guidance
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- 2:32
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- 1 month ago
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- A plan to remove thousands of trees along Kalamazoo County roads is drawing growing opposition from residents while county officials seek legal guidance on whether they have the authority to intervene.
According to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, the removals are part of its Safe Streets and Roads for All project, funded in part by a $25 million federal grant.
The broader project, which is estimated to cost $35 million, is designed to reduce crashes caused by vehicles leaving the roadway and striking fixed objects, including trees.
It includes improvements such as rumble strips, pavement markings, road reconstruction and tree removal.
Engineering analysis identified roadside hazards using factors such as traffic speed, traffic volume and roadside slope.
The commission initially estimated about 8,000 trees would be removed, but following additional design work and public input, that estimate was reduced to about 4...
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- SERVING UP SCREAMS | We're heading to Niles Scream Park for Exploring Michigan
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- 2:36
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- 1 month ago
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- Niles Scream Park has been serving up 53 years of screams in southwest Michigan, and 2026 is their biggest one yet.
There are several different attractions that make up the 44-acre park.
"We have six different attractions now," Ross Ratliff, actor manager and volunteer coordinator at Niles Scream Park, said. "We've got our main haunted house, we have our haunted duplex, which has our London After Dark 1888 attraction and our Sinister Schoolhouse attraction. We also have our Field of Screams, Wicked Woods, and we have a hooded attraction which is only for people 18 and over where you wear a hood over your head and you can be touched.”
Their haunted house is one of the most iconic attractions at Niles Scream Park. This year, it has a dark and gothic vampire theme.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/niles-scream-park-halloween-haunted-house-nonprofit-volunteer-attractions-exploring-michigan-wwmt
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- Friday Night Weather Update - 10/9/26
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- 20:31
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- 1 month ago
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- Friday night weather update: A taste of summer Saturday before clouds and a few showers return Sunday. Plus an update on Hurricane Isaias as it nears landfall in the western Florida Panhandle.
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- Video helps Michigan deputies pinpoint exact time when family dog was shot
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- 3:54
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- 1 month ago
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- Ring camera video has helped Kalamazoo County investigators figure out where a dog was shot in the neck on Sunday.
The shooting happened by the Gull Prairie Nature Preserve near Macywood Lane, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
The dog was a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Jax.
Jamie Price and her family celebrated Jax's second birthday just a few months ago. Now, they are trying to figure out how to move forward without him.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/dog-shot-richland-township-gull-prairie-nature-preserve-family-german-shepherd-crime-investigation-sheriff-kalamazoo-county-west-michigan
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- Video helps Kalamazoo County deputies pinpoint exact time when family dog was shot
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- 1:43
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- 1 month ago
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- Ring camera video has helped Kalamazoo County investigators figure out where a dog was shot in the neck on Sunday.
The shooting happened by the Gull Prairie Nature Preserve near Macywood Lane, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
The dog was a 2-year-old German Shepard named Jax.
Jamie Price and her family celebrated Jax's second birthday just a few months ago. Now, they are trying to figure out how to move forward without him.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/dog-shot-richland-township-gull-prairie-nature-preserve-family-german-shepherd-crime-investigation-sheriff-kalamazoo-county-west-michigan
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- Bank tips off $458K embezzlement case in Michigan
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- 2:11
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- 1 month ago
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- What started as a routine deposit at a South Haven credit union launched an investigation that police say uncovered nearly a decade of embezzlement.
Sarah Till, a former employee at Water’s Edge Counseling Services in South Haven, was arraigned Friday morning on two felonies; embezzlement of $100,000 or more and using a computer to commit a crime.
Each charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in jail, but the embezzlement charge carries a potential fine of up to 3 times the amount taken.
In Till’s case, that adds up to over $1.3 million.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/south-haven-embezzlement-waters-edge-counseling-eight-year-spree-crime-investigation-police-van-buren-county-west-michigan
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- Trump order allowing dye diesel on roads requires state action to take effect in Michigan
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- 2:37
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday - allowing tax-free red dye diesel to be used in vehicles that travel on roads.
The blend of diesel is most used by farmers. Trump is opening the tap to truckers and drivers of diesel vehicles in an effort to slash costs that trickle down to consumers.
AAA reports Michigan's average price for a gallon of diesel is $6.51. That's less than the late September peak of $6.89, but still elevated.
The federal diesel tax is about 24 cents per gallon, and the White House projects savings will top one hundred dollars per fill, with one caveat.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/michigan-politics/trump-order-dye-diesel-roads-michigan-politics-fuel-government-gas-economy-prices-costs-trucks-farm-ingham-county-state
#news #michigan #diesel #dyediesel #fuel #fuelprices #localnews #government #politics #donaldtrump #presidenttrump #executiveorder #westmichigan
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- Michigan emerges as 2026 power broker as high-profile figures plan visits
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- 1:58
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- 1 month ago
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- Michigan is expected to play a major role in deciding the balance of power in Washington in the 2026 election, with several high-profile political figures preparing to campaign in the state as key races remain close.
Campaigns are hoping name recognition will give candidates a boost in the run-up to Election Day.
New polling from Mitchell Research and Communications shows Democrats with a slight advantage in Michigan, but the races remain close and the numbers could change.
Much of the national focus is on the U.S. Senate race between former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
President Donald Trump has voiced support for Rogers. While no official visits have been announced, Trump has said he plans to campaign in Michigan before Election Day.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/trump-vance-obama-buttigieg-visit-michigan-election-2026-power-broker-politics-government-kalamazoo-west-michigan
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- Trump approves firing squad: 'We're delivering final justice to an evil killer'
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- 0:32
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- 1 month ago
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- An execution date has been set for former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, after President Donald Trump approved his execution by firing squad.
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- Bodycam shows moments after 6-year-old shot Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Newly released body camera video shows the moments after first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old student at a Virginia elementary school in 2023.
The footage shows officers recovering a handgun inside the classroom as the child tells police he took it from his mother. Zwerner survived but has lasting injuries. Watch the video and read the full story.
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 21:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Sun, then warmer, then a chance for rain. Get caught up LIVE!
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- Teachers protest contract delays as they enter third year without new deal
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Teachers at Kalamazoo Public Schools and community members are calling for a contract agreement as teachers enter their third consecutive school year without a new deal.
A protest began shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, ahead of the school board’s 7 p.m. meeting at the district's administration building on Howard Street.
Teachers and supporters held signs and chanted messages: “Strong teachers, strong students” and “We are worth it.”
The Kalamazoo Education Association represents educators across the district, including teachers, counselors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and librarians.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/kalamazoo-teachers-protest-contract-delays-fair-wages-kps-schools-heritage-hill-educators-costs-local-west-michigan
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- Morning Minute - Election equipment, Niles Scream Park
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Good Morning Minute! It's finally Friday!
Election equipment is being tested ahead of Nov. 3 🗳️
And, get spooky at the Niles Scream Park 👻
WWMT's Julie Williams tells us more:
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- Village of Paw Paw will consider ways of addressing Warner Vineyards noise complaints
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- While concerts bring fun, excitement and great music, they’re also loud.
The Village of Paw Paw is currently navigating that issue as complaints from residents about volume levels during Warner Vineyards’ concerts continue flooding in.
With a lineup featuring artists like Rick Ross and Afroman, the venue has no problem drawing a crowd.
“I love that it's bringing more people into Paw Paw,” Holly Hamilton, owner of H2 Design, said. “For people to actually experience Paw Paw and see what we have to offer.”
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/warner-vineyard-noise-paw-paw-village-planning-commission-complaints-address-community-concern-van-buren-county-west-michigan
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- PRE-ELECTION TESTING | Kalamazoo County gives public an inside look at the voting process
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ahead of Michigan's 2026 General Election, Kalamazoo County election officials invited residents to take a look at part of the voting process.
Held before each election, Kalamazoo County Clerk and Register of Deeds Meredith Place hosted a Public Accuracy Test alongside the county election commission Thursday afternoon at the Kalamazoo County Clerk's office.
"Our job is to ensure a secure, fair, and transparent election," Place said. "We don't ask the public to take our word for it, we invite them here into the process so they can ask questions and verify that the machines are working right before their eyes."
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/kalamazoo-county-tabulators-election-day-vote-election-democrat-republican-senate-gubernatorial-politics-government-west-michigan
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- Poll shows Democrats leading GOP in Michigan as battle for control of Congress heats up
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- New polling from Mitchell Research and Communications shows Democrats are leading Republicans in the race for control of Congress as President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 42%.
According to the poll conducted Oct. 1, Democrats have a 7% lead over Republicans nationally for control of Congress.
At the state level, Democrats hold a narrower lead over Republicans, 49% to 44%. This is within the margin of error of 3.8%.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/mitchell-poll-gop-democrat-republican-congress-donald-trump-job-performance-data-politics-government-west-michigan
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- What is an election Public Accuracy Test?
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ahead of Michigan's 2026 General Election, Kalamazoo County election officials invited residents to take a look at part of the voting process.
Held before each election, Kalamazoo County Clerk and Register of Deeds Meredith Place hosted a Public Accuracy Test alongside the county election commission Thursday afternoon at the Kalamazoo County Clerk's office.
"Our job is to ensure a secure, fair, and transparent election," Place said. "We don't ask the public to take our word for it, we invite them here into the process so they can ask questions and verify that the machines are working right before their eyes."
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/kalamazoo-county-tabulators-election-day-vote-election-democrat-republican-senate-gubernatorial-politics-government-west-michigan
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- Community in shock after dog shot in mouth, later dies in Michigan
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Gull Lake community is in shock after a dog was shot in the mouth and later died.
Jamie Price says her German Shepherd, Jax, ran out of her backyard Sunday morning while chasing a deer in the Gilmore Farms neighborhood.
"He got a glimpse of a deer, and naturally, he started wandering off to go find the deer," Price said.
A half-hour later, Jax returned with blood coming out of his mouth and on his legs.
Price took Jax to an emergency vet, where two bullets were found in the back of his neck. The family decided to have him euthanized.
"Our hearts are hurting," Price said. "You know, my kids didn't get to say goodbye to him.”
Price was shocked at the violence against her dog, and had never heard gunshots in her neighborhood before.
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- Victim of Kalamazoo homicide was targeted, prosecutor says
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Prosecutors say 18-year-old Amaure' Harris was specifically targeted when she was killed in Kalamazoo last month, but investigators have not publicly disclosed why.
Kalamazoo County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Williams said the prosecution does not have to prove a motive under Michigan law. Still, he said the reason behind a killing is something people and jurors want to understand.
“I think the evidence will show that he had selected Ms. Harris,” Williams said. “I don’t want to say more about that. At this point, again, I think that will come out in court.”
Harris was killed Sept. 28 at Fox Ridge Apartments in Kalamazoo. Markeet Primer, 20, is charged in her death.
Investigators believe Harris’ killing was retaliation for the Sept. 27 killing of 49-year-old Latraysa Brown, Primer’s mother.
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- West Michigan animal rescue faces possible shutdown over zoning issue
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A West Michigan animal rescue is in jeopardy of shutting down.
In March, Schoolcraft Township Officials ordered to have Forgotten Souls and Rescue Rehab shut down - saying the rescue that operates out of a home off Portage Road is in violation of their zoning ordinance.
However, Rescue Owner Amanda Schepeler is fighting to stay open. According to Schepeler, there are not enough animal rescues in Michigan.
"In this side of the state, there's a huge hole, even with us being here," she said. "We take in hundreds of animals every year and release them. There's really nowhere else for especially raccoons to go in the area."
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/forgotten-souls-rescue-rehab-possible-shutdown-zoning-issue-animals-schoolcraft-township-planning-commission-board-west-michigan
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- OVER A DECADE LATER | This West Michigan Township is thinking of making its own police department
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Oshtemo Township leaders are exploring whether the township should create its own police department, more than a decade after the idea was last considered.
The township currently contracts with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office.
Supervisor Cheri Bell said the township’s growth, rising contract costs and the possibility of having more local control are driving the renewed discussion.
“This is not a new endeavor for Oshtemo,” Bell said. “It’s been a part of the conversation for a number of years, at least a decade.”
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/oshtemo-township-police-department-contracting-kalamazoo-county-sheriff-county-local-west-michigan
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- Morning Minute - Breast cancer screenings, wildlife rescue facing closure
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Good Morning Minute!
A health network is helping with breast cancer screenings ⚕️
And, a local wildlife rescue facility is facing closure 🐾
WWMT's Abigail Taylor tells us more.
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- Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Bill Huizenga amid contested Michigan race
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It would be hard to overstate the importance of Michigan in the Midterm Elections - especially Michigan's Fourth District.
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday spoke on behalf of Incumbent Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga.
Johnson says it's imperative that Michigan re-elects Huizenga to the state's Fourth U.S. Congressional District.
A loss could cost the GOP control of Congress, and Johnson knows many in West Michigan will be voting with the higher cost of things on top of mind.
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- FULL INTERVIEW | Prosecutor says victim was specifically targeted in Michigan homicide
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Prosecutors say 18-year-old Amaure' Harris was specifically targeted when she was killed in Kalamazoo last month, but investigators have not publicly disclosed why.
Kalamazoo County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Williams said the prosecution does not have to prove a motive under Michigan law. Still, he said the reason behind a killing is something people and jurors want to understand.
“I think the evidence will show that he had selected Ms. Harris,” Williams said. “I don’t want to say more about that. At this point, again, I think that will come out in court.”
Harris was killed Sept. 28 at Fox Ridge Apartments in Kalamazoo. Markeet Primer, 20, is charged in her death.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/prosecutor-says-amaure-harris-targeted-kalamazoo-homicide-jeff-williams-markeet-primer-fox-ridge-latraysa-brown-cedric-gunn
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- LIVE: Changes are coming to our forecast. Get the weather latest RIGHT HERE.
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- 15:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Changes are coming to our weather, but still a few days away. Get caught up on the forecast right here.
#news #weather #forecast #live #livestream #westmichigan #localnews
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- Community in shock after dog shot in mouth, later dies in Michigan
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Gull Lake community is in shock after a dog was shot in the mouth and later died.
Jamie Price says her German Shepherd, Jax, ran out of her backyard Sunday morning while chasing a deer in the Gilmore Farms neighborhood.
"He got a glimpse of a deer, and naturally, he started wandering off to go find the deer," Price said.
A half-hour later, Jax returned with blood coming out of his mouth and on his legs.
"My first thought was that maybe he, was attacked by an animal. Or maybe he chewed on something," Price said.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/gull-lake-community-in-shock-after-dog-shot-in-mouth-killed-richland-township-shooting-nature-preserve-kalamazoo-county-investigation-animal-violence
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- Title
- Will Michigan's Supreme Court take on a South Haven wrongful death lawsuit appeal?
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Michigan Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday about whether or not they should reopen and consider a wrongful death lawsuit against South Haven.
Crystal LeDuke filed a wrongful death lawsuit against The City of South Haven in May 2024 after her 18-year-old son Brandon Chambers drowned while swimming at a city beach in 2020.
Wednesday, the case went before the Michigan Supreme Court and justices heard arguments from both sides on if the case should be reconsidered following a September 2025 Michigan Court of Appeals decision that granted the city governmental immunity.
That 2025 appeals decision came after the initial lower court in Van Buren County denied South Haven's request to dismiss the lawsuit in June 2024.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-supreme-court-south-haven-wrongful-drowning-death-lawsuit-brandon-chambers-oral-arguments-governmental-immunity-beach-safety-western-michigan-lansing
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- Grand Valley State University steps up visitor policy enforcement after security incidents
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is rolling out new safety enhancements Thursday.
GVSU will enhance enforcement of its visitor and guest policy on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at the Valley Campus in Allendale, university officials said.
From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on those nights, entrance access to Valley Campus will be limited to GVSU students, faculty, staff, contractors, pre-registered guests, and emergency and service vehicles.
The Lake Michigan Drive arch entrance will serve as the only public entrance to the Valley Campus during these hours. Other vehicle access points will be closed.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/grand-valley-state-university-gvsu-steps-up-visitor-policy-enforcement-after-security-incidents-fight-lake-michigan-drive
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- Prosecutor says woman was specifically targeted in West Michigan homicide
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Prosecutors say 18-year-old Amaure' Harris was specifically targeted when she was killed in Kalamazoo last month, but investigators have not publicly disclosed why.
Kalamazoo County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Williams said the prosecution does not have to prove a motive under Michigan law. Still, he said the reason behind a killing is something people and jurors want to understand.
“I think the evidence will show that he had selected Ms. Harris,” Williams said. “I don’t want to say more about that. At this point, again, I think that will come out in court.”
Harris was killed Sept. 28 at Fox Ridge Apartments in Kalamazoo. Markeet Primer, 20, is charged in her death.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/prosecutor-says-amaure-harris-targeted-kalamazoo-homicide-jeff-williams-markeet-primer-fox-ridge-latraysa-brown-cedric-gunn
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