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Unruly Behavior At Parchment Vs. Comstock Football Game Sparks Concern
As a concerned parent, it's disheartening to see other parents setting a bad example for our students at high school events. Thursday night's altercation at the Parchment football game against Comstock is a prime example of behavior that shouldn't be tolerated. The district has commended the swift actions of school...
A familiar face has been named as the new varsity boys basketball coach at Pennfield
BATTLE CREEK - It wasn’t that long ago that Pennfield was introducing its new football coach. Now, the Panthers are bringing on a new boys basketball coach – and this time, the man needs no introduction.Because it’s the same coach. Robbie Hattan was named the new boys varsity basketball coach for Pennfield on Friday....
'We showed how good we can be': Harper Creek gets dominant win over city rival in opener
BATTLE CREEK - With its returning players, experience and talent, Harper Creek is hoping to have a special season. Well, the Beavers began heading in that direction with a special opening night. ...
Battle Creek Game of the Week: Harper Creek @ Lakeview
The 2024 High School Football season starts tonight in Battle Creek, and 95.3 WBCK is proud to return with our second season of the Battle Creek Game of the Week featuring live play-by-play of the action. Tonight, Harper Creek and Lakeview renew their back-and-forth cross-city rivalry to kick off the...
Kalamazoo-area high school football opening night scoreboard
KALAMAZOO, MI – It was a picture-perfect opening night of high school football in the state of Michigan. And in Kalamazoo, several teams started their seasons the right way. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Battle Creek Enquirer High School Football 2024: Your guide to total coverage
The high school football season kicks off this week and this will be a place to check out all the action. Throughout the season the Battle Creek Enquirer will be adding links to this story as it serves as a landing page for coverage throughout the season. ...
Opening day academic assembly tests staff, celebrates students
With a new wave of freshmen entering Portage Northern High School, the 2025 opening day academic assembly was intended to bring an eruption of school spirit to the community. “It was exciting and fun,” said freshman Sarah Langeland. “I found the games entertaining and the enthusiasm fulfilling.”
Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
Adult English language class enrollment skyrocketing for BISD
BRANCH COUNTY — The Branch Intermediate School District will close enrollment for its Adult Education program at the end of September to allow teachers to focus on instruction for the high demand English as a second language classes. Superintendent Chris Jenkins told her board Wednesday that with classes starting Tuesday, over 70...
WMU professors union threatening to strike as contract talks hit stalemate
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Western Michigan University chapter of the American Association of University Professors are threatening to strike for the first time since 1977. The union and the university are trying to negotiate a new contract. The WMU-AAUP has requested an 8.5% salary increase for 2024-25...
All you need to know ahead of Kalamazoo-area’s 2024 high school football kickoff
KALAMAZOO, MI – The time is now for Kalamazoo-area high school football teams. Every team is on a level playing field, which means it’s a fresh start for all of Southwest Michigan’s 32 teams as they look to get off to an ideal start with the season kicking off on Thursday.
WMU AAUP Protests During Welcome Week
The WMU AAUP have staged several demonstrations on campus during welcome week for the 2024 fall semester. These protests are a result of the on-going negotiations between the WMU AAUP and WMU administration. Credits:. Aidan Ralko - Director, Producer, Camera, Sound, Editing, Writing. Kayla Lambert - Writing.
Our top photos as Mattawan football battles Vicksburg
MATTAWAN, MI -- Mattawan hosted Vicksburg to open the 2024 high school football season on Thursday, Aug. 29. Mattawan won the game over Vicksburg, 18-0. Freelance photojournalist Kimberly Moss was there to document the action, both on and off of the field. Check out photos from the game in the gallery above. Click here for a direct link to the gallery.
Michigan university to study storing captured carbon underground with $5M grant
KALAMAZOO, MI – Michigan may play a key role in developing new technologies to capture carbon emissions and store the planet-warming gases deep underground. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $5 million grant to Western Michigan University researchers to help create a roadmap for carbon capture, use, and storage within the Michigan Basin’s geologic formations. The region is believed to have capacity to permanently store 70 gigatons of carbon-dioxide in five key reservoirs – with potential for even more.
Football Recap: Quincy falls at Loy Norrix, Tekonsha offense stiffled at Bellevue
KALAMAZOO – The Quincy Orioles made the trip to Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo on Thursday for their season opener on the gridiron. Quincy enters the season under new management, as Ryan Hasten takes over as head coach for a team returning a good deal of talent and depth. Thurdsay night was not...
Football Fever: Mattawan sweeps Vicksburg to win Game of the Week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — News Channel 3 Football Fever kicks off the 2024 season with week one - covering all things high school football. Below are the scores for Thursday night football. Home teams are on the left. Teams bolded are the winners. Show us your team spirit: See your...
Game of the Week: Mattawan sets football differences aside to help Portage community
MATTAWAN, Mich. — After years of struggles on the gridiron, the Mattawan Wildcats are ready to turn things around. "I think we all really want it," said senior Preston Shackelford. "We know that we've had kind of a rough history here. We think we've been really close a few times."
Berryman Named MAC Postgraduate Scholarship Winner
Noah Berryman, a former Ball State swimmer, has received the 2024 Bob James Memorial Scholarship Award from the Mid-American Conference. This prestigious scholarship recognizes student-athletes with a minimum GPA of 3.50 who exhibit leadership and good character. Berryman, who excelled in breaststroke events, is a four-time Academic All-MAC Team member and was honored with the MAC Medal of Excellence in 2023. He is one of the two winners this year, alongside Amanda Gruber from Western Michigan. This $5,000 scholarship honors the legacy of Bob James, a key figure in MAC history.
Study shows GVSU grads five times more likely to stay in Michigan
According to findings from the Upjohn Institute, a nonpartisan research organization based in Kalamazoo, for every $100,000 spent in state appropriations, Grand Valley State University retains nearly five graduates, making it number one in the nation for graduate retention. The findings were published in a Washington Monthly story this month,...
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