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‘Exceptional’ WMU student uses rising star power to launch kids theater program
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Most first-year college students are worrying about acing their classes and building friendships. Jack Austin, now a junior Western Michigan University, had his eyes set on something greater. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Southwest Michigan Business Giving Away Free Furniture
It's that time of the year where all of the incoming freshmen are beginning to start their college years. They are jumping with joy and excitement as they are going dorm room shopping, meeting their roommates, and preparing to move away from their family and friends for a new phase in their life. On top of the freshmen joining campus, all over the sophomores and upperclassmen are returning to their second home.
Choose Marshall Chamber Welcomes Wilder Creek Conservation Club as a New Member
Choose Marshall Chamber Welcomes Wilder Creek Conservation Club as a New Member. The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA)/Choose Marshall held a ribbon cutting to welcome Wilder Creek Conservation Club as a new chamber member. Wilder Creek Conservation Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, membership-based conservation and nature area created to...
Bernhard Center demolition underway, expected to last into fall
Demolition is going as planned at the Bernhard Center, which was the main student hub at WMU for over 60 years. Built in 1957, the Bernhard Center acted as a place of community and socialization, housing ballrooms, banquet halls, a dining hall, Bronco Mall and even a bowling alley under its roof during the 65 years it was open.
Portage and Vicksburg real estate: What $200,000 gets you
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Portage and Vicksburg, here’s what sold for or under $200,000 between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Hawkeyes Fly to Western Michigan, Texas
No. 24 Iowa women's soccer is set to compete against Western Michigan and Texas this week. The Hawkeyes will face the Broncos on Thursday in Kalamazoo and then travel to Austin for a Sunday match against the Longhorns. Iowa seeks to enhance its record after starting the season with a win over Colorado College, and head coach Dave DiIanni aims for his 100th victory at Iowa. This weekend’s games are crucial as Iowa looks to solidify its national ranking and build momentum heading into the season.
Cavitt Bruhn to Compete in International Crossfit Competition
THREE RIVERS, Mi. – Cavitt Bruhn (Plano, TX/Plano) from Men's Soccer will be taking a trip to southwest Michigan next week, as he will be going to compete in the PIT Collegiate Throwdown (PCT), an international CrossFit competition in Kalamazoo and Three Rivers, Michigan that will take place from August 27th-30th. Cavitt had to participate in an extremely competitive global online qualifier, finishing in the top 30 in the world to earn an invitation to compete.
Football Fever Week 1: Vote for the Game of the Week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Voting for Football Fever's first Game of the Week of 2024 is now open!. Football Fever fans can cast their votes until Monday at 3 p.m. Show us your team spirit: Cheer on your team by sending us photos for #FootballFever. Who do you want to...
Track and Field Program Receives $100,000 Gift
Kalamazoo College Athletics has received a $100,000 gift from Gene ’76 and Joann Bissell to support the relaunching of men’s and women’s track and field at the College. The couple are making the gift in memory of Joann Bissell’s father, George Stewart, an avid cross country and track and field fan.
Great Lakes Edition: 500 Sprint Car Tour Takes on Two Night Stand at Kalamazoo and Berlin
(August 21, 2024) — The focus of the Michigan sprint car racing scene focuses to pavement racing this week with only two races on the docket this weekend featuring the 500 Sprint Car Tour making a rare two-night appearance Friday at Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Saturday at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.
Michigan: Watch Out For This Major Food Recall
If you're into the TikTok salad trend, you might want to double-check your cucumbers before tossing them into your next viral recipe. The FDA has traced a salmonella outbreak to cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Florida. Cucumbers Linked To...
Schools react to new state education budget, make security plans for school year
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Comstock Public Schools and Brandywine Community Schools in Niles said one of their concerns for the 2024-2025 school year is Michigan’s new state education budget and the money it does --and doesn’t-- allocate to school safety and mental health funding. “I thought initially...
Another cool night, but 70s return tomorrow
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s been another beautiful day around Mid-Michigan and it’s a forecast that isn’t slowing down anytime soon. We warmed back up into the 70s this afternoon, though we’re still seeing some 60s in areas downwind of the Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. We should see that change as we finish out the rest of the week, as our winds will begin to flip around to more of a southerly direction over the next few days.
Portage Public Schools approve measure to help teachers pay off student loans
PORTAGE, Mich. — Portage Public Schools is helping its educators pay for their college education. Teachers in the district are now able to receive $200 monthly installments to pay towards their student loans after the school board approved the measure. The installments are funded through a Michigan Department of...
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