Local News

Kalamazoo County seeks residents to serve on Reparations Task Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 1, 2021 Contact: Dina Sutton, dpsutt@kalcounty.com Kalamazoo County seeks residents to serve on Reparations Task Force Task force will examine historical discriminatory practices throughout the community, recommend next...

Kalamazoo County Identification Program Re-Opens
April 1, 2021 Contact: Meredith Place Kalamazoo County Clerk & Register of Deeds 269-384-8141 mxplac@kalcounty.com . Kalamazoo County Identification Program re-opens County ID program has been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic KALAMAZOO, Mich....

KALAMAZOO ORGANIZERS HOLD VIGIL FOR GEORGE FLOYD
Kalamazoo, MI- Last night, youth and community organizers gathered to show solidarity and to continue to memorialize the short lived life of George Floyd who was killed by police last summer. Organized by Corianna McDowell and Quintin Bryant according to the Facebook...

Who are Police in Detroit Targeting in the Gun Grab, and How?
Making a virtual appearance in Wayne County’s 36th District Court bright and early on Friday, the man on the screen in a dapper grey suit and striped tie, salt and pepper hair and a gentle demeanor, hardly cast the figure of a gun-toting outlaw. Sitting upright and...

Explosions Rock Tent City in Kalamazoo
The blackened, soggy remains of blankets, clothing, tents, and other items dotted the Encampment on Sunday night.
Student Input on School Resource Officers is Sought
Kalamazoo, MI- A student-led and created survey, virtually shared and hard copies circulated in various communities throughout Kalamazoo with the support of community members and local organizations. Recently, newly hired Kalamazoo Public Schools, Superintendent Dr....
Hispanic News
Jackie’s Urban Farm and Micro Grocery
Kalamazoo, MI- Jackie Mitchell, resident of Kalamazoo and entrepreneur, is in the process of developing a corner of the Southside neighborhood into a hub for health through community gardening and connection. The space will have an indoor garden facility and feature...
Huey D’s Goodies Scholarship Opportunity
Kalamazoo, MI- Huey D's Goodies, is proud to announce the launch of their Big Brother Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed to support prospect black male graduates of Kalamazoo Public School who wish to attend college or trade school. We want the next generation to...

Kalamazoo & SW Michigan BIPOC Communities Safety Suggestions For the 2021 Presidential Inauguration
Kalamazoo, MI- A message from organizers that are asking for members of BIPOC communities to taken in consideration as you plan your daily activities leading up the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. BIPOC/ALLY Community Safety Suggestions for Jan. 17-20, 2021 Greeting...

KPS Schools & Massive city-wide shutdown
Kalamazoo Public School regular board meeting on Thursday, March 12 was shortly followed with breaking news of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's order. All -12 school buildings are closed for the next three week and will re-open, April 6. Spring break for students in Kalamazoo...

Kalamazoo Residents Voice Concerns at Kick-Off Series of Community Candidate Forums
A group of parents, educators and students organized the kick-off of a series of community forums in the community. The Edison Neighborhood Association was near capacity during the first of community forum on September 24. City commission candidates and mayoral...

Candidate Forum Organized by Community Members
Kalamazoo, MI- Members of Kalamazoo community are preparing for a city-wide forum involved folks that seek the city commission and mayor post. Citizens will have an opportunity to submit questions prior to the forum scheduled for September 24, 2019 at The Edison...
State/National News
House Meeting – Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation 4/15/2021 10:30 AM
House-Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation - 4/15/2021 10:30 AM -
SB 0060 of 2021
Occupations: mechanical contractors; minimum experience requirement to take written license examination; modify. Amends sec. 807 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5807). Last Action: 3/2/2021 - referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
HB 4126 of 2021 (PA 6 of 2021)
Natural resources: hunting; pheasant stamp program; modify. Amends sec. 43525c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43525c). Last Action: 3/24/2021 - assigned PA 6'21 with immediate effect
HB 4049 of 2021
Health: diseases; authority to close certain schools to in-person instruction and prohibit certain sporting events in emergency orders issued in response to an epidemic; modify. Amends secs. 2253 & 2453 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 & 333.2453) & adds sec. 2453a. TIE...
SB 0312 of 2021
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing reciprocity for certain occupations for veterans and military service members and their dependents who hold an out-of-state license; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 104, 105, 213 & 2404b of 1980 PA 299 (MCL...
SB 0315 of 2021
Occupations: securities; notification and temporary hold on certain account disbursements for the protection of certain adults by broker-dealers and investment advisors; allow. Amends title of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2101 - 451.2703) & adds art. 5A.Last Action: 3/24/2021...