Below are the most important local news stories from the past week from News Channel 3.
SHERIFF: Child found dead at Vicksburg Family Fare likely died of heat
According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, a 3-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon at a family gathering in Vicksburg, likely from heat exhaustion.
Around 3 p.m., officers were called to the grocery store after a report that a boy was unresponsive in the store’s parking lot.
One dead and one injured in accident on US 131 after truck rams broken-down SUV
One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 131 in Gun Plain Township on Wednesday.
At approximately 6:11 a.m., Allegan County dispatch received a report of a serious traffic accident on US 131 near the 48-mile marker.
Teenager in critical condition after shooting on Interfaith Boulevard in Kalamazoo
A 13-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being shot in Kalamazoo on Friday, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
At around 11:06 a.m., officers were called to a shooting on Interfaith Boulevard.
Michigan backpacker dies while hiking in Isle Royale National Park, officials say
A backpacker from Michigan died Monday while hiking near Lake LeSage in Isle Royale National Park, according to the National Park Service.
The 37-year-old woman from Battle Creek was hiking with her partner when she suddenly experienced health complications.
PHOTOS: Portage shopping center demolished due to storm damage, plans for next steps
A shopping center at Oakland Drive and Center Avenue was demolished this week, months after it was damaged by tornadoes in May.
For owner Satpal Nimana, it made more sense to demolish the building and rebuild it rather than trying to patch up damaged parts of the building.
After a stunning performance, the Northern Lights could deliver an encore late on Monday
While many headed out to watch the Perseid meteor shower on Sunday evening, the Northern Lights stole the show in West Michigan.
Dozens of photos have been uploaded to News Channel 3’s Chime-In page showing bright pink, purple, red and green auroras across the entire area.
