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Truck driver, lawmaker face off in Kalamazoo-area state House primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Republican incumbent Matt Hall is being challenged from within his party as he seeks reelection to Michigan’s 42nd House District. Political newcomer Rich Cutshaw, of Scotts, is facing off against Hall in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Austin Marsman in the Nov. 5 general election.
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
EV road trip update: Low battery, high tension; reliving our scariest moment
Last updated: Thursday, July 25 at 6:20 p.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Why are we doing a road trip? Why did...
A Kalamazoo River revitalization plan funded by a pollution settlement seeks community input
In 2019, the NCR Corporation reached a $245 million settlement with local, state and federal parties over PCB pollution. The City of Parchment is behind one of the projects that settlement will fund. The goal: find out what kinds of restorations or other improvements people would like to see. Parchment...
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
McGinnis receives high grades and pay hike from Portage City Council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It’s been a bumpy few years in Portage, but their City Manager has received good grades for the way he handled things. Last year there was a citizen uprising over proposed new housing in the Lake Center district, and there were questions about the legitimacy of a city council member’s qualifications going into fall elections. This spring the city was hit by a tornado.
Michigan's Third Congressional District Democratic primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Democratic primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Hillary Scholten is...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds "war criminal" sign during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
(CBS DETROIT) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in a joint meeting on Wednesday to garner support for the war between Israel and Hamas, and a Democratic representative from Michigan sent a clear message during his speech. During the speech, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, held up a sign that read "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. Tlaib posted a photo of herself holding the sign on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, "I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is...
See who’s running for Kalamazoo County commissioner in District 4
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Sarah Joshi and Abby Wheeler are vying for the Democratic nomination to represent District 4 on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. The board has nine members elected to four-year terms to represent districts in different areas of the county. The board makes decisions to guide the operation and administration of the county government.
Popular Breakfast Joint in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI Announces Sudden Closure
After only a year in business this popular breakfast spot in downtown Kalamazoo announced it's sudden and abrupt closure with only 4 days advanced notice. We're still trying to wrap our brains around this one after WWMT News Channel 3 first reported the news; it seems good things never last anymore.
Man now dead following Kalamazoo apartment shooting
KALAMAZOO (WOOD-AM) - A man is now dead after being found shot earlier this week at an apartment complex in Kalamazoo. Public safety officers say Charles Lee Weir was found shot at the Fox Ridge Apartments off Alamo Avenue on Wednesday. The shooting remains under investigation and no arrests have...
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