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New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Lainey Wilson’s New Song “4x4xU” Gives Shoutout To Kalamazoo
New Music Friday is the standard day of the week to get hyped about songs from your favorite artists dropping, but this week a lot artists decided to celebrate America's birthday by dropping singles and albums on the fourth of July, to take advantage of the long weekend and road trip listening people will be doing.
Here are the candidates Downriver residents can vote for in the August primary
The primary election takes place on August 6, 2024. Early voting for the primary election starts July 7, 2024. Here are the candidates Downriver residents can expect to see on their ballots. U.S. Senate candidates. For U.S. Senator, Hill Harper from Detroit and incumbent Elissa Slotkin from Holly are running...
Air Zoo, open since 1979, showcases aviation history in Portage
You might expect to see wildcats or bearcats at the zoo, and that’s exactly what Sue Parish, co-founder of the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, thought of when she came up with a much simpler and iconic name for the Portage, Michigan, collection of historic aircraft: Air Zoo. When the...
10 most expensive homes sold in Kalamazoo County, June 24-30
A house in Richland that sold for $825,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kalamazoo County in the past week. In total, 113 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $295,983, or $182 per square foot.
Fundraiser underway for the family of Kalamazoo man killed in Allegan County crash Sunday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The family of a Kalamazoo man killed in a two vehicle crash Sunday has set up a GoFundMe fund to raise money for the man’s wife and four sons. Dan Savage died at the scene of the accident when the car he was driving was broadsided by a pickup truck south of Holland in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township.
Vote for the 'Reader's Choice' 2023-24 Battle Creek Enquirer Male Athlete of the Year
BATTLE CREEK - We at the Battle Creek Enquirer have had our say. For decades, we have named an Enquirer Athlete of the Year, highlighting the local high school stars. And we did that this week, with Lakeview twins Zach and Jacob Kucharczyk earning the title of co-Male Athletes of the Year and St. Philip's Mimi Hibbard getting the honor of Female Athlete of the Year.
Howell's Mason Nelson Hosting One-Day Football Camp for K-5
Howell native and Western Michigan University defensive tackle Mason Nelson is hosting a one-day football camp Tuesday for kids in grades K-thru-5. He's bringing with him several teammates from the Broncos football team to teach basic fundamentals. "We're hoping to teach them different skills. They're at a young enough grade...
MSP Need Help Finding Woman Suspected of Money Scam
The Michigan State Police (MSP) are seeking public assistance in locating a woman suspected of passing counterfeit bills at businesses in Calhoun County and surrounding areas. The incidents have been occurring over the past month, with the suspect entering different stores and using fake cash to put money onto online cards.
The voice of Field of Flight: Phil Dacy, air show announcer
If the roar of an air show screams the song of an American summer, Phil Dacy sings in sweet harmony. On Independence Day, he returned to the announcer's perch for Battle Creek Field of Flight.
Aldi to open second store in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- Aldi is opening a second location in Portage this fall. The discount supermarket is moving into the former home of Earth Fare at 5070 S. Westnedge Ave., near Kilgore Road. The new location is expected to open this fall, the company said via email, but an exact...
Hard-working Hopkins earns call to Growlers Hall of Fame
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been 11 years since Kalamazoo first took to the field, and there's been plenty of baseball played -by plenty of baseball players. Some even, on a Hall of Fame level. In that time, Denise Hopkins has seen the team win a Northwoods League Championship. "That...
Farmers markets continue this summer in Kalamazoo and Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With harvest season already beginning for many fruits and vegetables, local farmers markets are in full swing. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market, located at 1204 Bank Street, is now open Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. through October 26. Tuesday and Thursday Mini Markets run through...
First Lady visits West Mich., highlights nutrition, military family initiatives amid larger visit and concerns over husband's candidacy
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. — As part of a trip spanning West Michigan, First Lady Jill Biden paid a visit to YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville on Wednesday after touching down in Grand Rapids on Tuesday. The first lady spoke alongside leaders including Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Chair and outgoing...
Kalamazoo County Jail IGNITE Program Gives New Purpose To Inmates
The criminal justice system was created to keep checks and balances on the citizens of the country and make sure they are abiding by the laws of the state and country but some feel like it has lost its way. The jaded views of the people come from a long list of judicial rulings that make the people question whether the justice system is here to enact justice or provide control. Some would argue that it's a tool used more for control than anything else.
Kalamazoo County buys solar field to power its buildings
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo County is the new owner of a solar field. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday, July 2, to buy a solar field at 1421 Healy St. The county had previously leased the solar field and has been putting funds aside for years to make the purchase, officials said.
Calhoun County seeks applicants for opioid settlement funds
MARSHALL — The Calhoun County Opioid Settlement Funds Steering Committee is inviting local organizations addressing opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery to apply for funding to support development, implementation, enhancement or expansion of programs. Funding recipients will be determined by a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, and...
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