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Comstock Middle School closes due to threat against school
COMSTOCK, Mich. — Comstock Middle School announced it will close April 26 due to a reported threat made against the school. All other schools in the district will be in session, and events sponsored by the district will proceed, according to the schools. Stay with News Channel 3 as...
Two hospitalized following house fire in Battle Creek, cause remains under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Firefighters were on the scene of a house fire in Battle Creek Sunday afternoon. Northbound and southbound Capital Avenue near Sanderson Street was shut down following a report of a structure fire around 12:15 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT. There...
Kalamazoo lawns allowed to grow long for ‘No Mow May’ — with some conditions
KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo residents can let their lawns grow longer than city ordnances usually allow for “No Mow May.”. Tall grass and flowering weeds provide a healthy habitat for pollinating bugs like bees, butterflies and other small critters coming out of hibernation in the spring, said city Sustainability Planner Justin Gish.
Portage Central’s 2024 prom was ‘A Night In The Clouds’
KALAMAZOO, MI –– Portage Central filled the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University on April 27 for a night that went ‘Into The Clouds.’. 400 students arrived in style for the school’s 2024 prom –– a prom where tickets completely sold out in advance of the event.
Kalamazoo students demand university divestment from Israel; hold solidarity encampment
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — More than 100 pro-Palestinian protestors were arrested at Columbia University in New York last week after police tried breaking up their tent encampment. The event has since inspired other college campuses to hold similar demonstrations in opposition of the Israel-Hamas war, such as the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
Kalamazoo contributes $225K toward downtown arena utility updates
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The city of Kalamazoo is getting $2.6 million worth of updates to its water and sewer lines near the new Kalamazoo Event Center site for $225,000. The arena developers are paying about $2.3 million to relocate and build new water and wastewater lines along Water Street, Park Street and Westnedge Avenue to accommodate the building’s needs, said Public Services Director James Baker.
Western Michigan University celebrates graduation of over 2,100 students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Graduation season is upon Western Michigan University. Over 2,100 students at WMU celebrated the conclusion of their degree pursuits Saturday. Specifically, the university granted more than 1,500 bachelor's degrees, more than 400 master's degrees, and over 110 doctorate degrees. Crime: Man charged with manslaughter in deadly...
Kalamazoo Nature Center holds 5k Raptor Run, 1k Kids Raptor Run
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Nature Center held their Raptor Run for community members wishing to get into shape and embrace the natural beauty of the area. With a 5k run for adults and a 1k stretch for kids eight years old and under, the Raptor Run provided a beautiful backdrop including steep hills, forest views, and a wide array of wildlife to enjoy.
10 most expensive homes sold in Kalamazoo County, April 15-21
A house in Richland that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kalamazoo County in the past week. In total, 61 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $292,145. The average price per square foot ended up at $193.
16-year-old killed in crash during police pursuit in Michigan
BARRY COUNTY, MI -- A 16-year-old was killed in a crash during a police pursuit, the Barry County Sheriff’s Office reports. It happened at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, on Coats Grove Road near M-66. The Barry County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit when the vehicle being...
Not ‘witchcraft’: New class challenges negative narratives on Native American rituals
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Anderson Hagler has been asking his students at Western Michigan University the same thought-provoking question for years. What’s the difference between miracles and magic?. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using...
After 20 years of tours, Kalamazoo historian hangs up sneakers, microphone
KALAMAZOO, MI — After 20 years of leading walks through Kalamazoo cemeteries, the central business district and numerous historic neighborhoods, Lynn Houghton is ready to “hang up her microphone.”. Houghton, who has partnered with Gazelle Sports since 2002 to lead historic walking tours around Kalamazoo, decided this week...
After refusing to wear pants, defendant waives right to attend murder trial
KALAMAZOO, MI — After five years of distractions, delays and disruptions, a trial began in a 2019 Kalamazoo murder case this week — without the defendant present in court. Anthony Osioni Ozomaro, 37, was sequestered elsewhere at the Pratt Justice Center as a jury began hearing testimony Wednesday, April 24. He is charged with the murder of his on-again, off-again girlfriend Nikkole Riojas on March 8, 2019.
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