Below are News Channel 3's top, local stories from this past week.Kalamazoo mourns Gene the Pumpkin Man, beloved local icon ...

Gene "the Pumpkin Man" Rhodes, a cherished Kalamazoo farmer, died at 88, leaving a legacy of joy and pumpkin sales.

From 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, community members are invited to pay their respects to Rhodes at Langelands Family Funeral ...

Gene"The Pumpkin Man" Rhodes talks to customers at Gene the Pumpkin Man, which is located on M-43 just west of Kalamazoo, Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Gene the Pumpkin Man has been continuously ...

KALAMAZOO, Michigan — West Michigan is looking a little less colorful Wednesday. Family confirms Gene Rhodes, a man who brings to life a world of color every autumn, has died. Gene owned a large ...

We last spoke to Gene during his busy season in October. He told us he's ready for the autumn of life and looks forward to ...

A nation celebrates all that’s possible if kids are given the resources to chase dreams. A special moment. Coach Prime removed his sunglasses for some of it ...

Michael Gene Chitmon, 75, passed away at his home with his family by his side. Mike was a life-long resident of Blytheville until 11 years ago when he relocated to Monette. Recently, due to his ...