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Rising prices cause tampon shortage in Michigan
Many women in Michigan find themselves lacking access to menstrual health products because of their financial situation amid rising prices. Local non-profits are working to provide the products many of us take for granted, but they're experiencing a shortage of tampons.
Kalamazoo crews clear blockage after sanitary sewer overflow on West Lovell Street
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Personnel from the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services removed a blockage that caused a sanitary sewer overflow Thursday afternoon. The overflow was reported to be coming from a manhole on West Lovell Street near Stadium Drive around noon. More overflows: Bicentennial Trail sewer overflow...
Diplomacy Begins in Kalamazoo – International Summit of Business, Government, and Nonprofit Leaders
Held annually in cities across the United States, “Diplomacy Begins Here” Summits bring together leaders from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to raise awareness of the value of international exchange programs. Watch this Amplify Kalamazoo story and see what international diplomacy means in our community.
Kalamazoo-area Media Days: Football players ‘daydreaming’ about 2024 season
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI – The buzz is beginning to brew, the hype soon to follow and the sweet sounds of victory are not far off, either. Friday night lights in Southwest Michigan are right around the corner. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Kalamazoo County to build more affordable housing in Schoolcraft amid national crisis
SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — About 10 new, low-income modular homes will soon be built in Schoolcraft's Sugar Loaf Mobile Home park, thanks to money from Kalamazoo County's housing millage. As the nationwide housing crisis affects West Michigan strongly, Kalamazoo County is making more efforts to house people who need a...
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
Track and Field Returns to Kalamazoo College
For the first time since the early 1980s, Kalamazoo College will offer a track and field program for student-athletes beginning in the 2025–26 academic year. Both men and women will compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association indoor (winter) and outdoor (spring) seasons. Cross country coach Kyle Morrison will also serve as the head coach of track and field.
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