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Man, 18, charged in shooting at Kalamazoo Township apartmentMLive5 HOURS AGO

Michigan man found living under stolen identity 30 years after being charged with attempted murder in the Metro Eastfirstalert4.com7 HOURS AGO

Woman hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in KalamazooWWMT1 DAY AGO

MLive‘Mass poisoning’ that killed 6 in Kalamazoo County prompts arrests, federal chargesKALAMAZOO, MI -- Two people are facing federal charges connected to a “mass poisoning” involving fentanyl that killed six people, according to law enforcement officials. Mark Totten, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, announced charges against two Kalamazoo County men in connection to the April 2023 mass poisoning in Kalamazoo County.

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Michigan man found living under stolen identity 30 years after being charged with attempted murder in the Metro EastEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (First Alert 4) - A man from Kalamazoo, Michigan, is now facing an identity theft charge in addition to charges filed against him in 1994. In 1994, Robert D. Mason III, 53, allegedly shot a man four times with the intent to kill him and forcefully entered an Alton’s woman home while armed with a weapon. He was charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of home invasion. Authorities said they could not find Mason after the charges were filed.

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WOOD TV8Police: 18-year-old charged after shots fired into Kalamazoo Township apartmentPolice say an 18-year-old has been charged after shots were fired into a Kalamazoo Township apartment.

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13 ON YOUR SIDEKalamazoo father pleads guilty to abusing his two-month-old babyKALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo father charged with abusing his two-month-old baby entered guilty pleas this week. Paul Preston was charged with five counts of first-degree child abuse dating back to 2023. On Thursday, he pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree child abuse. He'll learn his sentence on...

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MISSING | Kalamazoo mother of 16-year-old Ruby Cruz searches for her daughterKALAMAZOO, Mich. — The mother of a teenage girl missing from Kalamazoo is asking for help. Ruby Cruz left her Kalamazoo home early Monday morning and never came back. Ruby's mom said she's drained, and that all she wants is for her daughter to come back home. "Very drained,...

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Woman hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in KalamazooKALAMAZOO, Mich. — A News Channel 3 crew was at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Kalamazoo Thursday morning. The crash occurred on Fulford Street between Alcott and Lane. Crime: Body found in Kalamazoo River prompts multi-agency response in Albion. Two SUVs crashed, leaving one woman pinned inside...

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KDPS finds 43% of mobile nuisance party not from Kalamazoo, police ramp up penaltiesKALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is ramping up enforcement to fight mobile nuisance parties getting out of control. These are large groups that are known to line city streets, neighborhoods and gas stations with cars, playing loud music and creating chaos. “It’s kind of been...

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FOX 17 News West MichiganSouthwest Michigan tornadoes one month laterDamage is still all around Portage. Cleanup will take many more months to complete that’s why services like the portage donation center are still needed.

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Search launched for van involved in possible Kalamazoo County attempted kidnappingKALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office asked the public for help Wednesday in finding a van that was allegedly involved in a possible attempted kidnapping Tuesday. The incident happened near Heathrow Avenue and Hunters Ridge Drive in Texas Township around 8:30 p.m. Missing teen: Help sought in search...

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Kalamazoo GazetteLike Uber for lawn care: New professional mowing app introduced in KalamazooKALAMAZOO, MI — Homeowners in and around Kalamazoo looking for professional lawncare have a new way to find vetted service pros nearby for same- or next-day service. An app, billed as the “Uber for lawn care” was introduced this week in Kalamazoo, promising to connect those in need of service with lawn professionals in as little as 60 seconds.

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WOOD TV8Whitmer asks Biden to declare major disaster in SW MIGov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Biden to declare a major disaster in Branch, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties, where severe weather struck on May 7.

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'Board-Amazoo:' Everything you need to know about Kalamazoo's 40th Do-Dah ParadeKALAMAZOO, Mich. — Grab your dice - Kalamazoo's Do-Dah Parade is gearing up for its 40th year. In celebration of it 40th anniversary, the Do-Dah Parade's 2024 theme is "Board-Amazoo: Rolling the Dice of 40 Years." Parade Route:. Scheduled to begin this Saturday at 11 a.m., the parade starts...

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10 most expensive homes sold in Kalamazoo County, May 27 - June 2A house in Kalamazoo that sold for $625,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kalamazoo County in the past week. In total, 27 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $246,311, or $164 per square foot.

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MLiveKalamazoo student eliminated from National Spelling Bee on word ‘seraya’KALAMAZOO, MI -- An early round elimination didn’t stop Milwood Magnet eighth grader Carter Tuthill from having a great time at the National Spelling Bee. Tuthill competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in National Harbor, Maryland on May 28 representing Kalamazoo. He was eliminated in the first round on the word “seraya.” According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word means “any of several trees of the genus Shorea.”

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Detroit Metro TimesHouse of Dank Set to Open 11th Retail Location in Kalamazoo, Michigan KALAMAZOO, Michigan - House of Dank is gearing up to launch its latest recreational cannabis retail store, on June 14th, in Kalamazoo. Operating daily from 9am to 10pm, this store invites adults 21 and over with a valid photo ID to enjoy an exceptional cannabis shopping experience.

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Maple Hill Auto Group purchases West Side Medical property for new dealershipKALAMAZOO, Mich. — Maple Hill Auto Group is expanding their brand with a new Subaru dealership. The auto group purchased an 11 acre chunk of land from the West Side Medical property in Kalamazoo. According to officials, the development will be in two phases. Tornado relief: Gov. Whitmer requests...

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FAQs

What network is wwmt? ›

WWMT (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, serving West Michigan as an affiliate of CBS.

Does the Kalamazoo Gazette still exist? ›

The Kalamazoo Gazette is the daily newspaper in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is part of MLive Media Group, Michigan's largest local media organization. The Gazette publishes seven days a week.

How is Kalamazoo to live in? ›

Kalamazoo is a great place to work and to live.
  • It was recently named one of the top 10 Most Affordable Cities with High Salaries and Low Cost of Living in the Midwest by The Ascent and ranked the No. ...
  • Kalamazoo made the list of 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023-24 by U.S. News and World Report.

What are the issues in Kalamazoo? ›

Issues Ranked by Residents
  • 39% Affordable and Available Housing.
  • 22% Generational Economic Opportunity.
  • 16% Environmental Quality and Justice.
  • 12% Kids in Cities.
  • 11% Mobility, Transit, and Transportation.

What happened to Kristen Aguirre? ›

Kristen Aguirre is an Emmy nominated storyteller, turned young stroke survivor. In 2019 An ischemic stroke left the left side of her body paralyzed. Never giving up on herself and putting her faith in God, she worked tirelessly to get her life back.

What channel is ABC in Kalamazoo? ›

57.1 - ABC 57.2 - Me-TV 57.3 - Movies!

Why is Kalamazoo called Kalamazoo? ›

The most widely accepted explanation comes from a Potawatomi legend. Fleet Foot, in order to win his bride, had to run from the settlement down the river and back again before a pot of water could boil away. The translations "boiling pot," "boiling water," and "where the water boils" originate from this legend.

What was invented in Kalamazoo? ›

Stryker's best known inventions include the turning frame, the cast cutting saw, a rubber heel for walking casts, an oscillating bone saw, and the Circo-Lectric Bed. The turning frame helped prevent bedsores by making it easier to turn immobile patients over.

Why did Gibson leave Kalamazoo? ›

Why did Gibson guitars decide to leave Kalamazoo, Michigan and manufacture their guitars elsewhere? Money. Labor was cheaper in Tennessee.

How many billionaires live in Kalamazoo Michigan? ›

Forbes billionaire list includes three people from Kalamazoo-area.

What is the most expensive home in Kalamazoo? ›

The most expensive house sold for $3.3 million, and there were three that sold for at least $2 million. Many of the top homes are situated on local lakes, and the most expensive one sits on Gull Lake.

Is Kalamazoo MI Republican or Democrat? ›

Kalamazoo County was a bastion of the Republican Party following the Civil War. From 1884 through 1988, voters selected the Republican Party presidential nominee all but three times–in 1912, 1936 and 1964. However, starting in 1992 the county has voted Democratic in every presidential election (through 2020).

Why is Kalamazoo so famous? ›

Kalamazoo is famous for their wide variety of local beers, breweries and events that the city holds. Home to Bell's Brewery, Texas Corners Brewing Company, and One Well Brewing, to name a few, they also host beer events every season.

Why is the air quality bad in Kalamazoo? ›

Air concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas next to Graphic Packaging International and the Kalamazoo Wastewater Reclamation Plant present a public health hazard, the state found after examining 33 months of data.

Is the water in Kalamazoo safe to drink? ›

More than 30,000 tests were performed on our drinking water in 2021, and the City of Kalamazoo met or exceeded all state and federal drinking water standards. While your drinking water meets the U.S. EPA standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic.

What channel is Arc West Michigan on? ›

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — ARC West Michigan delivers comedy, drama, and news that connects our community. Catch the News Channel 3 newscasts LIVE on ARC Monday through Sunday at 10 p.m., as well as your favorite knee-slapping comedy shows and dramatic TV classics.

What channel is CBS in Michigan? ›

Stations for Detroit, Michigan
Display ChannelDigital ChannelNickname
62-131.35"CBS 62"
WWJ-TVDETROIT, MI
62-121.1"CBS 62"
62-221.2
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Who owns WWMT channel 3? ›

WWMT is a MI based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today.

What network is WZZM? ›

WZZM (channel 13) is a television station licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, serving West Michigan as an affiliate of ABC.

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