WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo, MI)

WWMT is a television station located in Michigan and is affiliated with CBS, being owned and operated by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. stands as one of the largest and most varied television broadcasting firms in the United States today. Following pending deals, Sinclair will own and manage 163 television stations across 77 markets. Their television network serves about 38.7% of households with televisions in the U.S. and includes affiliates for major networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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City of South Haven files appeal to governmental immunity decline

15 hours ago | wwmt.com | Carter Landis

Arguments were heard in a court of appeals on Wednesday morning after the City of South Haven was denied governmental immunity last year in the wrongful death lawsuit of Brandon Chambers. Chambers was 18 years old when he drowned at South Haven's North Beach in 2020. Oftentimes, wrongful death lawsuits involving drowning incidents will be thrown out because of a city or municipality having governmental immunity, making this suit unique.
Battle Creek school board to vote next week to move alternative school program

1 day ago | wwmt.com | Carter Landis

The Battle Creek school board has discussed consolidating W.K. Kellogg Preparatory High School, an alternative education program, with Battle Creek Central High School. The prep program has been an alternative for students who prefer a more intimate form of learning, including for those who struggle in a public school setting.
Think you are noticing more deer on Michigan roads? That's because you are

2 days ago | wwmt.com | Kirk Mason

Amy Davis chooses rural roads for her commute from Paw Paw to Plainwell. She doesn't enjoy the fast pace of cars on highways, especially when snow starts falling. However, in September of 2024 on a Kalamazoo County road, a daily risk she faces stopped her vehicle in its tracks. "I was leaving work, heading home and driving on First Street," said Davis. "By the time I saw the deer, I had very little time to stop."She captured the crash with a deer on a camera attached to her car.
Expert, local business weigh in on U.S.-China tariff pause

2 days ago | wwmt.com | Carter Landis

The United States and China have announced a slash on tariffs implemented on each other, placing a 90-day pause on them as well. Essentially a tax cut on imports from China, the Trump administration hopes to reduce high inflation and unemployment rates with the decision. However, some local businesses that get products from China worry about the continued back-and-forth with the U.S. and China, fearing uncertainty about getting products on time.
Adopt Today: Meet Frankie

4 days ago | wwmt.com | Tylor Brummett

A 3-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan is looking for a forever home. Frankie is smaller dog, and is the perfect companion to snuggle with if you're reading a book, according to SPCA Executive Director Katie Timber. While he's a good boy, Frankie can be a bit shy, but would do well around children, Timber said. "He's fixed, he's vaccinated, he's totally up to date and he is just the sweetest boy," said Timber.
Michigan State Police seek public's help to locate missing teen last seen Friday evening

5 days ago | wwmt.com | Tylor Brummett

TOPICS:Michigan State PoliceMissing teenCaidee YarbroMarshall Middle SchoolSnapchatAlbion areaPublic assistanceBlack sweatshirtMichigan State Police is asking for the public's help to find a teenager who's been missing since Friday evening. Caidee Yarbro, 14, was last seen leaving Marshall Middle School, according to MSP. Friends of Yarbro told investigators they last heard from her around 5 p.m. on Snapchat, troopers said.
Mattawan boys lacrosse impressing on both sides of the pitch as winning streak continues

5 days ago | wwmt.com | Nate Brown

Don't look now, but Mattawan boys lacrosse is on a tear. The Wildcats currently sit at 12-1 on the year and are riding an 11-game win streak that's seen them average 18 goals per game. "We've put up a ton of points this year, we've scored a ton of goals, and I think that's just a credit to our chemistry and our ability to work together and work hard," said senior captain Spencer Stiles.
Vicksburg snaps skid, earns split with Edwardsburg on the diamond

5 days ago | wwmt.com | Nate Brown

TOPICS:VicksburgEdwardsburgSoftballDoubleheaderLosing streakBulldogsEddiesGame 1It was the best of times and the worst of times for Vicksburg softball Thursday against Edwardsburg. The Bulldogs defeated the Eddies in Game 1 of their doubleheader, 6-5, ending an eight-game losing streak that dropped the Bulldogs below .500 on the year. The celebration was short lived, though, as Edwardsburg took Game 2, 11-5, and sending Vicksburg back into the loss column.
Pope Leo XIV road to the papacy made a stop in Niles

5 days ago | wwmt.com | Tyonna Baxter

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, an American has been elected pope for the first time. What made this even more significant is that Pope Leo the 14th’s journey made a stop in Niles, Michigan. While the world is learning more about Pope Leo the 14th, some already know the kind of leader he is. Years before his election, he spent time in the community forming relationships that left a lasting impression.
Friendship blossoms between Steve Ford and Vietnam refugee 50 years after Fall of Saigon

5 days ago | wwmt.com | Tylor Brummett

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids is marking 50 years since the Fall of Saigon, when the capital of South Vietnam was captured by the North Vietnamese. During that time, around 3,000 refugee children were evacuated during Operation Babylift, which was created by then-President Gerald Ford. Now, the museum is marking the anniversary Friday night, with a showing of a new documentary.