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As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
Portage native selected in 15th round of MLB Draft by Tigers
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Former Portage Central standout Zach MacDonald is driving south this weekend to Florida to begin his professional career with the team he grew up rooting for. The Detroit Tigers selected the Miami of Ohio star in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB draft. Zach MacDonald...
Work expected to start next year on Union City River’s Path project
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Crews have been removing trees at Riverview Park in Union City after the Village last October announced they have been awarded a $850,000 Michigan D.N.R. Spark Grant for a pedestrian bridge as part of the “River’s Path: Connecting Parks, Bridging Communities” project.
A beautiful community on the water in Whitehall
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Everybody loves to be on or near the water in the summertime, and many also crave the serenity the water brings during the cooler Michigan months. There’s such a strong desire to live, or have a second home, along the lakeshore. Today, we’re seeing...
Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In the spirit of healing, a summer getaway is desperately needed seven months into this hectic year for relaxation and adventure. Bonfires and reading on the beach and scenic hikes sound amazing. While traditional hotels have typically been my preference, in recent years family and friends have convinced us to try short-term vacation rentals for affordability, privacy, options and perks.
Following the Accidentals to the Fair Ground Festival
We’re heading south this weekend for the second Fair Ground Festival in Hastings, Michigan. It’s hard to draw us downstate at this time of year, but there will be some familiar NoMi faces on the stage. Local favorites The Accidentals will perform on Saturday, July 27, along with a slate of impressive artists including The War and Treaty (nominated for Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammys), Hannah Wicklund, BAILEN, The Rebel Eves, and Alanna Royale. There’s even a pre-party on Friday night with bonus musical guests! The show will go on at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 M-37 Hwy, in Hastings. Get tickets ($50 for general admission; $200 for VIP; plus $30 per night for those who want to camp on-site) at mynorthtickets.com/events/the-fair-ground-festival-2024-7-27-2024.
City Council Recap: Discussion About Flat River
Lowell City Council met for about an hour and a half on Monday night for their second regular meeting of July. All councilmembers were present, and a large contingent of residents filled the audience. At the start of the meeting, the council passed the consent agenda, which included the current...
Question of the Day: Were you directly affected by the Crowdstrike outage?
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Global operations were halted after a faulty software update led to a worldwide outage Friday morning. This included News Channel 3, whose morning broadcast did not go on-air due to the outage. For today's question of the day, we want to know: Were you directly affected...
Downtown Kalamazoo kicks off delicious deals for Restaurant Week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Restaurant Week has officially kicked off in downtown Kalamazoo. Starting Thursday, Kalamazooians are invited to head downtown and enjoy some of the best bites the city has to offer. January Restaurant Week: Get a taste of Kalamazoo: Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 25. What restaurants are...
K Alumnus Earns Distinguished Teacher Honors
Kalamazoo College alumnus Sean Smith ’08, a chemistry teacher at Pritzker College Prep, is one of seven serving the network of Noble Schools in Chicago to be admitted into its Distinguished Teacher program this year. According to a Noble Schools news release, the program rewards network teachers who have...
Maranda’s Park Party Recess unfolds at Milwood Elementary School in Kalamazoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Park Party Recess season is underway!. On Thursday, Maranda, WOOD TV8 staff and community partners supplied a fun-filled afternoon to Milwood Elementary School students in Kalamazoo. With sneakers laced and exciting activities and attractions awaiting outside, students were eager to let loose, have a blast...
Broncos ready to battle: non-con schedule features five NCAA Tourney teams
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Western Michigan volleyball program and head coach Colleen Munson rounded its 2024 schedule by unveiling its non-conference slate on Thursday. The 11 non-conference tilts are all against teams which posted winning records in 2023, with six of those squads having posted 20 or more victories and five reaching the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Summer fun meets learning: Kids enjoy day of activities at Kalamazoo park
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kids are out of school for the summer, but that doesn’t mean they have to stop learning. Thursday, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network held their 9th annual summer learning event on what was observed as the National Day of Summer Learning. Classroom: Sen. Stabenow launches summer...
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