Weekend rundown: The suspect in a September shooting that left 5 hurt was found out of state according to Kalamazoo Public Safety. Also, a Kalamazoo icon is reopening for a short time. More on this week's stories from WOOD TV here.

One person is hurt and a person of interest is in custody after a shooting on US-131 early Saturday morning, deputies say. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

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. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

Deputy Chief Kevin Thompson fills the role left vacant after Michael Dyer was fired by the township board in September amid a court case. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

Breaking: Trump signs bill to release the DOJ's Epstein files. The bill gives Justice officials 30 days to release all unclassified documents. www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Part of this year’s state education budget includes $321 million for student mental health and school safety needs. But more than 30 school districts say some of the rules attached are unconstitutional. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

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. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

Lionel Richie will be the first act to christen the Acrisure Amphitheater on May 15 in Grand Rapids. www.woodtv.com/news/grand-r...

A man suspected in a deadly Kalamazoo shooting last year was found in Texas. Much more on the first case and how another incident lead to his arrest: www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

After months of discussions, the South Haven City Council voted to move forward with the first step in returning lifeguards to its beaches. Families who have lost loved ones to drowning in Lake Michigan tell me they are cautiously optimistic about the effort. www.woodtv.com/news/van-bur...

Epstein update: A bill to force the release of unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has passed the Senate. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

In case you missed it: The city of South Haven will move forward with phase one of a lifeguard program. City leaders say the goal is to have the program running by next Memorial Day weekend. www.woodtv.com/news/van-bur...

The year is 2025. All websites are down. Only one website remains. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

Some good advice reminder from state police. I was caught off guard by the slush on my car!

South Haven City Council’s vote to move forward on phase one of a lifeguard plan opens the door for staff to start on the administrative work. But they will need to come up with detailed funding options. www.woodtv.com/news/van-bur...

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. www.woodtv.com/news/van-bur...

Update: The sale of alcohol on Sundays in the city of Zeeland has passed in a near unanimous vote by councilmembers. More WOOD TV later tonight.

Two teens were shot in Kalamazoo Sunday night. One of them is the suspect in an unrelated break-in, police say. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

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.

The Coast Guard has a new job field focused on drone technology. It comes after years of developments in the branch’s unmanned and autonomous vehicle program. www.woodtv.com/news/grand-r...

Good day, Kalamazoo This week police identified remains found near a Kzoo park. Also; charges have been filed agaisnt a former SW MI officer in Muskegon County. More in stories from your neighborhood in this weekend’s rundown:

Riley Coffey, a former police officer for both Kalamazoo Township and Allegan County, is accused of inappropriately soliciting a child. Charges were filed back in August. The Allegan County Sheriff's Office says he was on the job for only a week. www.woodtv.com/news/muskego...

Otsego update: Police say the remains found are of one unknown person. They note that their policy is to treat all suspicious death investigations as a homicide until examinations prove otherwise. www.woodtv.com/news/allegan...

ICYMI: Last night Michigan State Police said a welfare check near Otsego led to them finding human remains. www.woodtv.com/news/allegan...

Our crews are actively working to learn more about what brought state troopers to a property off of M89 in Allegan County. www.woodtv.com/news/allegan...

A tragic update to a story we have been following all day: A 10-year-old elementary student who was hit by an SUV has died, according to the sheriff's office and the Mattawan Consolidated School superintendent. www.woodtv.com/news/van-bur...

The longest U.S. federal government shutdown is now over. www.woodtv.com/news/trump-s...

Shutdown update: The longest government shutdown is all but over as the House passes a spending package that now makes its way to the White House. www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...

PHOTOS: The Kalamazoo County community came together this afternoon to honor the legacy of Oshtemo Township Fire Department firefighter Charlie Sullivan. Sullivan was killed in a motorcycle crash last week. More later for WOOD TV.

Despite the federal government shutdown, volunteers came together to honor veterans at Fort Custer National Cemetery this morning. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

The Arthur M. Anderson made radio contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald for the last time 50 years ago this moment. The freighter would shortly sink with all 29 hands onboard. "We are holding our own."

A new book takes a closer look at the events that brought down the Edmund Fitzgerald, who were the 29 men who died in the sinking, and the families left behind. Check out the conversation with author John Bacon and Madalyn Buursma. www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...

The WOOD TV 8 team takes a closer look at the businessman whose name would be tied to one of the Great Lakes' worst maritime tragedies: Edmund Fitzgerald. www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...

This summer, almost 70 swimmers took to Lake Superior for a relay swim spanning 411 miles in honor of the 29 men who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald and all mariners who have died in the Great Lakes. www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...

Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca takes a look back at the data behind the "Gales of November" that brought down the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago today. Take a look at the science and history: www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...

50 years after its tragic sinking, the WOOD TV8 digital team is taking a closer look at the history behind one of the largest freighters in the Great Lakes. Throughout the day, I'll be sharing this team's incredible work, recognizing today's anniversary. www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to consider overturning the 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage. www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...

It sure feels like winter this morning 🥶 Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time during this morning’s commute!

As another day extends the country's longest government shutdown, a deal advances in the Senate. www.woodtv.com/news/politic...

From my friend, Met. Blake Harms. Long story short: Bundle up, friends 🥶

We are so back

Good day, Kalamazoo. Family, coaching staff, and fmr WMU players are remembering the life of fmr. Bronco and Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland. Also, a controversial zoning request near a nature preserve is denied. More on the WOOD TV stories in this weekend's rundown 🧵

Election Day this week went in favor of the incumbent mayors in Kalamazoo and Portage. Both have been serving in local government for years. Find out what's next as a new mayoral term starts and new council members join city government. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

ICYM last night’s post, the Kalamazoo Planning Commission denied a recommendation to rezone nearly 19 acres of land near the Asylum Lake Preserve for commercial use. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

UPDATE: Minutes before the clock struck midnight, the Kalamazoo Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the request. More later for WOOD TV.

The public hearing for a controversial rezoning request right next to the Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo is happening right now at City Hall. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

This wild moment was caught on a city of Marshall livestream overnight. Police tell us that the 38-year-old driver was found to have signs of being intoxicated. Police also found guns. More: www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun...

Former Western Michigan Football Bronco and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, according to multiple reports. www.woodtv.com/sports/west-...

Heartbreaking news for the Oshtemo Charter Township community. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...

Incumbent David Anderson is expected to remain the mayor of Kalamazoo. See the results at WOOD TV8 online: www.woodtv.com/news/electio...