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Trump's RNC speech leaves Kalamazoo voters with mixed feelings
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Thursday night left viewers in Kalamazoo with mixed reactions. News Channel 3 spoke with Kalamazoo residents about whether or not Trump's speech, and sudden change of tone and demeanor, was enough to sway...
Special car show happening in Kalamazoo this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Summer is a great time to get out and about! There are many fun, family-friendly in our area. Vineyard Assisted Living is getting ready for their 5th Annual Cars in the Corners event. Seth and Scott join us to talk about it!. Sponsored by...
Voters weigh in on Biden decision to drop out of 2024 presidential race
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Shockwaves were sent throughout the political landscape after President Biden announced he would be dropping out of the 2024 race. Sunday, News Channel 3 spoke with voters on both sides of the aisle, who say they'll be interested to see what happens leading up to election day.
Kalamazoo road to close for 2 weeks for railroad repairs
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A portion of Kilgore Road will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, July 22. Crews will be doing railway repairs and maintenance between Portage Road and South Sprinkle Road, which is where Kalamazoo borders Portage. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
AUDIO: Housing choice voucher program not releasing new vouchers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The situation for the hundreds who are living on the streets in Kalamazoo, and those trying to avoid it, is about to get a little worse, especially those who choose not to use shelters. Due to a shortage of funds, the housing choice voucher...
Former Kalamazoo Township manager pleads no contest to willful neglect of duty
KALAMAZOO, MI — Former Kalamazoo Township Manager Dexter Mitchell has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of willful neglect of duty as a public officer. Mitchell entered the plea Monday, July 22, in front of Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge Pamela Lightvoet. He had been charged in February with one count of felony eavesdropping for allegedly recording a private, closed-session meeting between township board members and the township attorney in March 2023.
Severe weather, community pushback, construction woes, and more top stories
WEST MICHIGAN — Below are News Channel 3's top, local stories from this past week. Tornado watch issued for multiple West Michigan counties until 2 a.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for several West Michigan counties Monday evening into early Tuesday morning. Berrien, Cass,...
Harvey’s on the Mall
I’ve been writing this blog a long time. 15 years. My kids get so annoyed when I take pictures at restaurants but I keep doing it because, as I’ve said all along, this blog is pretty much a journal. I don’t care if anyone reads. I don’t make any money off it. But I do go back and read posts all the time. Even though I’m somewhat vague with my stories, they all jog a memory for me.
AUDIO: Kalamazoo getting $1 million grant from USDA for tree removal, replanting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo already has an aggressive program for planting trees along city streets and a $1-million grant is about to expand that. The money, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, calls for removing 400 hazardous trees over the next four years from disadvantaged neighborhoods, replacing them and planting an additional 175 trees each year.
Dozens unite in Kalamazoo for annual Sacred Harp singing event
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dozens of singers from several states gathered in Kalamazoo for an all-day event Sunday. The Kalamazoo Annual All-Day Sacred Harp Singing and Dinner on the Grounds took place from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Drake Farmstead, with singers from Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada making the trip.
Plainwell library seeks tax renewal — would likely cut hours, staff if voted down
PLAINWELL, MI — The Charles A. Ransom District Library in Plainwell is asking select voters in parts of Allegan and Kalamazoo counties to renew an expiring operating millage this August. The 0.58-mill proposal is a continuation of the same rate the library — at 180 S. Sherwood Ave. —...
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