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Fatal bank crash, family seeks specialized care for 6-year-old & more top stories

WEST MICHIGAN — Below are News Channel 3's top stories of the last week:. A woman is dead after a car crashed into a Kalamazoo bank early Sunday morning, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). The crash happened at the PNC Bank on South Westnedge Avenue...

Kalamazoo, MI · 16h

WWMT

Kalamazoo Speedway sold to new ownership ahead of 77th season

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Speedway is under new ownership. Longtime owner Randy Ritchey has officially sold the historic facility to businessman Don Perkins, announced during the track’s 2026 Awards Banquet. Local: Paw Paw officials review Warner Vineyards outdoor concert noise complaints. Additionally, veteran racer Kenny Head was named...

WWMT

$10,000 reward offered as family seeks answers in Kalamazoo shooting death of Angel Curtis

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The family of Angel Curtis is looking to the public for help after she was shot and killed in her car in Kalamazoo over the summer. They've increased the reward to $10,000 for any information that could lead to answers as to why they lost their sister and daughter in mysterious circumstances.

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Driver Killed, Several Hurt in Comstock Township Crash Blamed on Speed

A driver was killed and another driver along with multiple passengers were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning at the intersection of East N Avenue and South 29th Street in Comstock Township. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m., and investigators believe speed was a factor, though no further details about how the collision unfolded have been released.

Comstock Twp, MI · 2d

The Detroit News

In one Michigan town, it's less trick or treat, more steal and sell

KALAMAZOO — Earlier this year, customers at a Kalamazoo shopping center were accosted by gangs of children selling candy. The youths wouldn’t wait for shoppers to get out of their vehicles and then followed them into stores, the patrons said. They cursed at people who turned them down. As brazen as the bullying was how they obtained the confections. They stole it from stores on the other side of the street, police said. Authorities were swarmed with calls from both sides of M-43. One group of shops complained about the thefts and the other about the harassment of customers. But law enforcement could do little. Unless they could prove the sweets were stolen, it wasn’t illegal for the juveniles to sell them. The dozen kids, who were as young as 8, were dubbed the Candy Boys. More: Michigan Red Baron worker in viral prank pauses fundraiser. Here's why The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office accused an adult, like Fagin in “Oliver Twist,” of being involved in the youthful enterprise. According to a police report, Alicia Betts of Kalamazoo seemed to direct some of the children on which stores to target. Betts, 39, was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency

knightlifenews.com

Kalamazoo begins multi-year long project to rebuild the streets of downtown

On July 13, 2026, Kalamazoo began the major road project, Streets for All. This project is going to convert large one-way streets into two-way streets. The project plans to work on Kalamazoo Avenue, West Main and Michigan Avenue. This is expected to take many years, with reconstruction being finished around the year 2030. Kalamazoo hopes the project will make the streets safer, benefit businesses and change the perspective of the city.

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Otsego Finishes Championship Climb, Holland Christian's Engbers Steps Into Top Spot

BROOKLYN – Otsego entered Saturday’s Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls Cross Country Final ranked No. 2 behind favorite and reigning champion Holland Christian, and that’s just how the Bulldogs wanted it. Led by three all-state finishes, Otsego reversed the top two from the 2025 Final, scoring 84...

Otsego, MI · 2d

WWMT

13th "Baby It's Cold Outside" event aids Kalamazoo homeless, helps find missing people

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local nonprofit held an event in Kalamazoo on Saturday to help the homeless population and locate missing individuals. The Venus Foundation held its "Baby It's Cold Outside" event to help local homeless people stay warm with warm clothing, blankets, personal hygiene items, shoes, boots, and warm food.

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Kalamazoo City Commission to discuss setting public hearing for 2027 budget

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Discussion of the City of Kalamazoo's 2027 budget continues Monday. The Kalamazoo City Commission will discuss setting a public hearing to consider the city's 2027 budget, including its proposed property tax millage rate. The public hearing is being proposed for Nov. 16, according to the city.

Kalamazoo, MI · 18h

Kalamazoo Gazette

6 Kalamazoo-area volleyball teams capture district titles, including one’s 7th straight

KALAMAZOO, MI — Some brought home district trophies for the first time in years. Others simply refused to let them go. Six Kalamazoo-area volleyball teams were crowned district champions this week, with Portage Central, Bangor, Plainwell, Kalamazoo Christian, Schoolcraft and Mendon all advancing to the regional round. For Kalamazoo...

westernherald.com

Broncos go winless against North Dakota

Western Michigan University hockey went 0-1-1 against the University of North Dakota Nov. 6 and 7. This series was WMU’s first conference matchup of the season. The Broncos’ record now sits at 6-2-1overall and 0-1-1 in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. Game one. Friday night’s matchup between the...

Grand Forks, ND · 22h

bvmsports.com

No. 5 Western Michigan at No. 10 North Dakota Hockey Live Updates

No. 5 Western Michigan visits No. 10 North Dakota for both teams’ opening weekend of NCHC play. The Broncos arrive at 6-1 after a high-scoring sweep, while North Dakota is looking to stop a three-game skid. The teams meet only once during the regular season. By the Numbers. Western...

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WOOD TV8

Kalamazoo issues boil water advisory for system repair

The city of Kalamazoo has issued a boil water advisory in parts of a northwest neighborhood starting Tuesday, Nov. 10.

westernherald.com

Exclusive interview with Sheila Hackbarth

Author, advocate and WMU alum Sheila Hackbarth sits down with Western Herald to discuss her work and offer insight on the college experience and getting started on your career. Alessandra Bernardini - Writing. Zac Serridge - Camera. Mika Stoffers - Edit.

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Kalamazoo County commissioners approve management take over of the Asylum Lake Preserve

At the start of January, the Kalamazoo County parks department will take over management of the Asylum Lake Preserve from Western Michigan University. This after the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the stewardship transfer Wednesday. Before the vote, board vice chair John Taylor stated the transfer would...

Kalamazoo County, MI · 2d

WOOD TV8

Preserved A-10 shares Michigan history, veterans’ stories

Looking as if it were waiting in a hanger for its next mission, A-10 Thunderbolt II #80-0258 looms over the walkway in the Air Zoo's Flight Discovery Center in Portage.

Portage, MI · 14h

FOX Sports

Western Michigan defeats Campbell 87-71

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jaylen Washington's 27 points helped Western Michigan defeat Campbell 87-71 on Sunday. Washington also had five assists for the Broncos (2-1). Rob Lee Jr. added 16 points while going 4 of 6 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line while he also had nine rebounds. Adam Harakow had 12 points and shot 4 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line.

Kalamazoo, MI · 15h

wmubroncos.com

McHale's first career goal lifts Broncos over No. 6 Drake

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- A goal in the final five minutes of Saturday's Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Quarterfinals match helped the Western Michigan University men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory to advance to the semifinal round. Sophomore defender Dan McHale scored his first career goal for the Broncos in the...