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Despite missing recording, former township manager sent to trial for eavesdropping
KALAMAZOO, MI — Former Kalamazoo Township Manager Dexter Mitchell is headed toward a trial. Mitchell, 54, is charged with one count of felony eavesdropping for allegedly recording a closed-session meeting between the Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees and two township attorneys in March 2023. If you purchase a product...
Portage Central, Plainwell soccer stay atop conference standings
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In a pair of battles on the pitch Wednesday, both Portage Central and Plainwell girls soccer came away victorious to stay at the top of their respective conferences as regular season play continues. Portage Central took care of Loy Norrix, 3-0, to move to 8-1-1 on...
Broncos riding high as MAC Tourney approaches
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been a season to remember for Western Michigan softball coach Marlee Wilson. In her first year as the Broncos head coach, she's seen the best and worst of times out on the diamond, with the best far outweighing anything else. The same can be said...
WATCH: Body camera shows the moments before Kalamazoo police K-9 stabbed
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — "Put the knife down, put the knife down," a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer yelled. News Channel 3 obtained body camera video that shows moments before a man stabs K-9 Sledge and threatens to kill police. The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Background: Man...
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Hair Stylists in 2024
Who are the best hairstylists in the Kalamazoo area? After nearly 3,000 votes, the results are in for your favorite hairstylists in Southwest Michigan. In an effort to show local hairstylists some love for National Hairstylist Day, April 25th, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorite hairstylists from South Haven to Kalamazoo. In fact, we received nominations from Allegan, Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Branch, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. Did you vote for the person that makes you look good? Less than 1.5% of the votes separated the #1, #2, and #3 hairstylists this year. They cut it close this year. Scroll down to see the results of this year's poll.
Summer tunes take over downtown Kalamazoo with free outdoor concert series
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's starting to feel like summer in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo State Theatre is kicking off its State On The Street concert series starting May 3 with music from A Cape Breton Trio presented by The Gilmore. Haunted history:A look behind the curtain at the Kalamazoo...
Kalamazoo unveils a multimillion-dollar plan to get PFAS out of its drinking water
The City of Kalamazoo has until 2029 to comply with new PFAS regulations put in place by the Biden-Harris administration. In response, it has revealed a roughly $50 million plan to filter PFAS out of its drinking water to comply with the new rules. Kalamazoo plans to consolidate and upgrade...
3 Kalamazoo-area school districts have proposals on May ballot
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Three Kalamazoo-area school districts are asking voters to pass bond proposals on the Tuesday, May 7 ballot. If passed, the bonds would support the construction of new facilities and other upgrades in each of the districts. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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