Mattawan
GOVERNMENT
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...
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
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...
7 Things People Love About Decatur, Michigan
From delicious ice cream and burgers to historical figures here are 7 fun facts that people love about the small village of Decatur according to your Facebook comments. 7. "Decatur was once the celery capital of the United States" ~Judy Spradlin. Judy is correct, the nutrient-rich swampland that Decatur sits...
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...
Michigan Works receives a $3.9 million grant to increase skilled workers in high-demand jobs
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties recently won a nearly $4 million grant that will help pay for job training in Southwest Michigan. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Building America program, which is part of a Biden administration initiative to train skilled workers for in-demand jobs.
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.
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.
West Michigan families face long waitlists for childcare amid opening, staffing shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Many families in West Michigan cannot find childcare. Often times when they do find a facility, they are placed on a waiting list because there aren’t any openings. However, those waiting lists can take anywhere from four to nine months to get through at Jumpstart...
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.
2 Republicans compete to become next Schoolcraft Township clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Two are competing to become Schoolcraft Township‘s next clerk. Eska Brown and Joanne Wiley, both Republicans, will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot. No Democrats filed to be on the ballot. If there aren’t any write-in candidates in August or November, the winner of the August primary will win the race for clerk.
Kalamazoo Public Safety urges caution after water levels, rescues rise from heavy rains
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) are urging recreationalists to use caution while enjoying the local waters. Due to the heavy rain the region has recently gotten, the agency said the Kalamazoo River has a greater volume of water and a faster current.
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. —...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.