KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Below are News Channel 3’s top stories from this past week.
Teenager gets 35-60 years for 2023 murder of Battle Creek Central student Jack Snyder
A West Michigan teen will spend the next 35-60 years in prison for the 2023 shooting death of Jack Snyder.
Justice Chimner, 15, previously pleaded guilty to a charge of open murder in the case as part of a Dec. 12 sentencing agreement.
A LOOK INSIDE: Gun Lake Casino Resort’s new $300M hotel and spa
Gun Lake Casino Resort’s brand new $300 million hotel and spa in Wayland is less than a day away from opening after first breaking ground in 2022.
“This has been a long time coming,” Bob Peters, tribal chairman for the Gun Lake Tribe, said. “I couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out and what the surrounding community is going to get.”
Benton Harbor assistant basketball coach no longer with team after post-game incident
he Benton Harbor assistant basketball coach involved in a post-game incident at Dowagiac High School is no longer working for the school district.
In a letter to the community, the Benton High School principal says the assistant coach is no longer associated with the program or employed by the school district.
Police consider safe gun storage charges after 12-year-old shot in Kalamazoo
A shooting involving two minors in Kalamazoo Wednesday night is being investigated by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), with preliminary evidence pointing to what detectives say appears to have been an accident.
KDPS detectives said the shooting is believed to have been the result of a gun not being stored securely, ultimately getting into the hands of the suspect, a 16-year-old boy.
KDPS: 1 hospitalized, 1 arrested following accidental shooting in Kalamazoo
One person was taken into custody following a shooting that happened in a residential area Wednesday night, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS).
It happened in the area of Clinton Avenue and Bank Street around 7:30 p.m. on the city’s southeast side.
After a preliminary investigation, KDPS officials believe the shooting was accidental.
Pizza shop owner speaks out after she said she was robbed at gunpoint
The co-owner of Galesburg Pizza King wants answers after she said she was robbed at gunpoint while on a delivery last week.
While out for a delivery near Gayle Avenue and Burgess Drive Wednesday night, Galesburg Pizza King co-owner Taylor Martin said after getting out of her car she was approached by someone with a gun who told her to “drop the food.” Police arrived within a few minutes, Martin said.
Fatal crash in Florence Township claims life of 21-year-old Indiana man
One person has died from a fatal vehicle crash in St. Joseph County on Tuesday.
At around 3:56 p.m., deputies responded to Lutz Road and Stears Road in Florence Township for a crash.
What you need to know about Michigan’s new car seat law
The rules of the road for car seats is changing.
Starting April 2, there will be an update to Michigan’s state law for child restraints.
Man hospitalized in serious condition after hatchet attack at Portage motel
One person was arrested after an assault with a hatchet at a motel in Portage Monday night.
At around 7:30 p.m., the Portage Department of Public Safety responded to Holiday Motel on South Westnedge Avenue after receiving a call that a man was struck with a “hatchet.”
Calhoun County deputy speaks out after meal spit in at Albion Taco Bell
A Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputy is suing an Albion Taco Bell after alleging an employee spit in her food.
According to the complaint filed on Feb. 27, Macaah McGhee was eating a fiesta potato bowl when she noticed a slimy substance.
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