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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...
8/21/24: County working on shelter plan
A plan to build shelter for unhoused people is taking shape. Also: A local news site has been sold. And Portage schools will pay for its teachers’ student loans. Kalamazoo County is moving forward with a plan to build shelter for unhoused families in the area, though it’s not likely to be ready in time for this winter. According to the latest count, homelessness is at its highest level in five years. Many of those people don’t stay in shelters, making this project especially timely. The shelter plan is a collaboration between the county, Kalamazoo city and Portage governments, and other local organizations. On Monday, Kalamazoo city leaders approved dedicating $1.2 million toward the project.
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County authorizes administrator to explore homeless shelter land purchase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An effort to create more shelter space for low-income families in Kalamazoo is moving forward quickly, but that doesn’t mean it will be available soon. The primary goal is to provide temporary housing for complete families. County board vice chair John Taylor says...
KDPS says teen shot by illegally obtained gun Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Public Safety says the 13-year-old boy who was shot Friday has been upgraded from critical to stable condition at a hospital. Officers say the gun that was used to shoot him was illegally obtained and was not being handled safely by other juveniles.
Portage Central football preview: Mustangs using doubters as fuel in 2024
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Free furniture and more up for grabs at College Hunks' event in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The moving company, College Hunks, announced Tuesday they will be hosting their first "Give Back Event" next month for the Kalamazoo community. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 14, residents are invited to the company's warehouse at 2927 Millcork Street to pick out furniture and other items that were previously removed from their clients' homes.
Michigan Applebee’s On Guard After Woman Nearly Ruins Special Offer
You know when you're getting a stellar deal and you have to be smart about it or the deal will go away? For me, when I was a kid and Heelys were all the rage, the school was letting us all ride them during recess...until one kid got too crazy, got hurt, and got the shoes banned for everyone. Definitely not still upset by that, nope.
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...
AUDIO: Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall gets tax break
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Ford BlueOval Battery Park under construction in Marshall has received approval from the city for a 50% tax abatement. The Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate means the business will pay half of the tax rate on the building, but the facility will be taxed at 100%.
Marshall Fundamental Claims Four-Game Victory Over Lynwood; Taylor, Teems & Ramirez Combine for 25 Kills
Marshall Fundamental picked up victory No. 1 in the 2024 season. The Eagles claimed a four-set victory over Lynwood. They won by scores of 23-25, 25-19, 25-23 and 25-10. Naomi Taylor had a solid night with seven kills and 11 aces. Ashley Dominguez finished with eight aces. Jaenna Sambilay added...
Michigan Applebee’s On Guard After Woman Nearly Ruins Special Offer
You know when you're getting a stellar deal and you have to be smart about it or the deal will go away? For me, when I was a kid and Heelys were all the rage, the school was letting us all ride them during recess...until one kid got too crazy, got hurt, and got the shoes banned for everyone. Definitely not still upset by that, nope.
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