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AUDIO: Kalamazoo Public Schools getting ready for classes to start
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Classes begin in a week in Kalamazoo Public Schools, this week is party time in the elementary schools. The back-to-school events will be mostly fun, students can meet their teachers, there will be activities, ice cream and treats, and an opportunity to get the kids excited about going back to class.
Rare blue supermoon to illuminate West Michigan skies Monday night
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A rare blue supermoon will light up the skies over West Michigan Monday night. The full Sturgeon Moon peaked at 2:26 p.m., but will appear full through early Wednesday morning, NASA said. The August full moon is known as the "Sturgeon Moon" because this is the...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo city commission asked to spend $1.2 million on homeless relief
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo’s homeless crisis has gotten worse since the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for families with children, but some help may be on the way. The city’s statistics show a 13% increase in that group, and a freeze in the housing voucher program that we...
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Michigan’s first ‘Shark Tank’ style competition seeks transportation innovations
DETROIT -- Michigan’s first “Shark Tank” style competition is now taking applications from startups with innovative transportation solutions. The winner of the inaugural “PitchMI” competition, which will be held Oct. 24 in Detroit, will receive $100,000 from the state to develop or improve their prototype solution.
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on crime in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump is delivering remarks about crime and public safety in Howell, Michigan, as he hits battleground states to counter the Democratic National Convention. Trump is expected to begin speaking at 3 p.m. from the pivotal swing state. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The former president will visit North […]
Report: Michigan Small Businesses Struggle with Inflation, Taxes, and Regulations
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report — Small Business Problems and Priorities. First published in 1982, the report is issued every four years by the […] The post Report: Michigan Small Businesses Struggle with Inflation, Taxes, and Regulations appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Financial advisor shares tips for managing taxes effectively
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Taxes can be complicated, especially when understanding how they can affect retirement. To discuss taxes and ways to manage them effectively, Royce Young from Legacy Financial Network joins Jennifer Feuerstein on “Real Possibilities with AARP Michigan.”. According to Young, managing taxes begins with maximizing...
OUWB awarded $200,000 grant to study how AI can improve maternal health
Researchers from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine have received a $200,000 grant to study one possible use of artificial intelligence to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The grant was received from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, a philanthropic foundation that works to improve the health and...
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