Josh Sanchez
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Kalamazoo reporter for @WOODTV • Photographer and adventurer • @WesternMichU ‘19 • WLNS ’24
ICYMI: New bar, Ally Cat, opened last week in the more than 130-year-old Michigan Avenue building in Downtown Kalamazoo. The space has been empty for six years before a redevelopment project.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
ICYMI: New bar, Ally Cat, opened last week in the more than 130-year-old Michigan Avenue building in Downtown Kalamazoo. The space has been empty for six years before a redevelopment project.
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ICYMI: A packed rezoning public hearing for a proposed data center in Lowell Township was cancelled at the last minute Monday night. The reason: the meeting reached well beyond capacity.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
ICYMI: A packed rezoning public hearing for a proposed data center in Lowell Township was cancelled at the last minute Monday night. The reason: the meeting reached well beyond capacity.
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Full story: www.woodtv.com/news/kent-co...
A person was hurt after a car crashed into a home in Kalamazoo early Sunday morning, said police.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A person was hurt after a car crashed into a home in Kalamazoo early Sunday morning, said police.
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DEVELOPING: A man and woman are dead after that shooting that left 3 people hurt this afternoon in Muskegon.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
DEVELOPING: A man and woman are dead after that shooting that left 3 people hurt this afternoon in Muskegon.
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Western Michigan University students can expect to see a rise in housing and meal rates next fall after the Board of Trustees approved the changes during Thursday's meeting.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Western Michigan University students can expect to see a rise in housing and meal rates next fall after the Board of Trustees approved the changes during Thursday's meeting.
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Full story WOODTV www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
We are finally hearing who won $3 million from a lottery ticket bought in Portage last month.
It was a $20 purchase that lead to a major payoff.
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It was a $20 purchase that lead to a major payoff.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We are finally hearing who won $3 million from a lottery ticket bought in Portage last month.
It was a $20 purchase that lead to a major payoff.
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It was a $20 purchase that lead to a major payoff.
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After more than 20 years, policing could be different around Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport as officials open the door for a new contract.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
After more than 20 years, policing could be different around Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport as officials open the door for a new contract.
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I’ve been waiting to post this all week.
December 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I’ve been waiting to post this all week.
131 southbound from Grand Rapids to Plainwell was slow moving around 10 tonight. It was hard to determine where the lanes were at times. About 3 vehicles were in ditches along the highway.
November 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
131 southbound from Grand Rapids to Plainwell was slow moving around 10 tonight. It was hard to determine where the lanes were at times. About 3 vehicles were in ditches along the highway.
5. Small Business Saturday is kicking off the holiday shopping season for stores all around Michigan.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
5. Small Business Saturday is kicking off the holiday shopping season for stores all around Michigan.
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1. After a Thanksgiving Eve storm, another band of snow is expected to hit West Michigan Saturday night.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
1. After a Thanksgiving Eve storm, another band of snow is expected to hit West Michigan Saturday night.
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Last night’s snow has Kalamazoo looking like a Christmas postcard.
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Last night’s snow has Kalamazoo looking like a Christmas postcard.
Winds are calmer today but you can expect some snow for your drive to Thanksgiving dinner. Here's what our team is tracking.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Winds are calmer today but you can expect some snow for your drive to Thanksgiving dinner. Here's what our team is tracking.
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DEVELOPING: Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House. A suspect is in custody.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
DEVELOPING: Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House. A suspect is in custody.
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Here comes that wind. Found that the wreath was blown off the front door outside of the Kzoo studio.
Now, on to South Haven for WOOD TV
Stick with us as we keep an eye on this weather system ahead of Thanksgiving.
Now, on to South Haven for WOOD TV
Stick with us as we keep an eye on this weather system ahead of Thanksgiving.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Here comes that wind. Found that the wreath was blown off the front door outside of the Kzoo studio.
Now, on to South Haven for WOOD TV
Stick with us as we keep an eye on this weather system ahead of Thanksgiving.
Now, on to South Haven for WOOD TV
Stick with us as we keep an eye on this weather system ahead of Thanksgiving.
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
Western Michigan Football is heading to the MAC championship nearly a decade after the undefeated 2016 season.
Western Michigan Football is heading to the MAC championship nearly a decade after the undefeated 2016 season.
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 AM
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
Western Michigan Football is heading to the MAC championship nearly a decade after the undefeated 2016 season.
Western Michigan Football is heading to the MAC championship nearly a decade after the undefeated 2016 season.
Bundle up, Kalamazoo 🥶My friend Blake Harms breaks down what you can expect ahead of Thanksgiving.
More on what to expect: www.woodtv.com/weather/weat...
More on what to expect: www.woodtv.com/weather/weat...
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Bundle up, Kalamazoo 🥶My friend Blake Harms breaks down what you can expect ahead of Thanksgiving.
More on what to expect: www.woodtv.com/weather/weat...
More on what to expect: www.woodtv.com/weather/weat...
It’s about to get a little slick out there. Have a safe trip home, everyone!
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November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It’s about to get a little slick out there. Have a safe trip home, everyone!
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The future is opened ended for Michigan News Agency. But the next chapter will honor Dean Hauck’s legacy of literacy, said Eric Cunningham with Kalamazoo Forward Ventures.
Don’t worry, the sign is sticking around.
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Don’t worry, the sign is sticking around.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The future is opened ended for Michigan News Agency. But the next chapter will honor Dean Hauck’s legacy of literacy, said Eric Cunningham with Kalamazoo Forward Ventures.
Don’t worry, the sign is sticking around.
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Don’t worry, the sign is sticking around.
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Deputy Chief Kevin Thompson fills the role left vacant after Michael Dyer was fired by the township board in September amid a court case.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Deputy Chief Kevin Thompson fills the role left vacant after Michael Dyer was fired by the township board in September amid a court case.
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Update on Two Fellas Grill Shooting:
Suspect 19-year-old Naledge Chamberlain was arrested in Minnesota, says Kalamazoo Public Safety. Five people were hurt in the incident back in September.
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Suspect 19-year-old Naledge Chamberlain was arrested in Minnesota, says Kalamazoo Public Safety. Five people were hurt in the incident back in September.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Update on Two Fellas Grill Shooting:
Suspect 19-year-old Naledge Chamberlain was arrested in Minnesota, says Kalamazoo Public Safety. Five people were hurt in the incident back in September.
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Suspect 19-year-old Naledge Chamberlain was arrested in Minnesota, says Kalamazoo Public Safety. Five people were hurt in the incident back in September.
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Lionel Richie will be the first act to christen the Acrisure Amphitheater on May 15 in Grand Rapids.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Lionel Richie will be the first act to christen the Acrisure Amphitheater on May 15 in Grand Rapids.
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Some good advice reminder from state police. I was caught off guard by the slush on my car!
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Some good advice reminder from state police. I was caught off guard by the slush on my car!
Lifeguard update: South Haven city council votes to move forward with lifeguard plan with Memorial Day weekend goal.
Last week, I broke down a proposed framework to relaunch South Haven’s lifeguard program.
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Last week, I broke down a proposed framework to relaunch South Haven’s lifeguard program.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Lifeguard update: South Haven city council votes to move forward with lifeguard plan with Memorial Day weekend goal.
Last week, I broke down a proposed framework to relaunch South Haven’s lifeguard program.
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Last week, I broke down a proposed framework to relaunch South Haven’s lifeguard program.
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My story tonight takes me to Zeeland. City leaders are expected to vote on if a ban on Sunday alcohol sales should be lifted. Back in 2007, the city lifted a ban on all alcohol sales.
More later tonight on News 8 at 10 and 11.
More later tonight on News 8 at 10 and 11.
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
My story tonight takes me to Zeeland. City leaders are expected to vote on if a ban on Sunday alcohol sales should be lifted. Back in 2007, the city lifted a ban on all alcohol sales.
More later tonight on News 8 at 10 and 11.
More later tonight on News 8 at 10 and 11.