Month: October 2026

Oshtemo Township Planning Commission Completes Read-Through of Draft Energy Systems Ordinance

Oshtemo Township’s Planning Commission finished reading its draft energy systems ordinance aloud, and staff will prepare a second draft. The…

Comstock Planning Commission Tables Proposed Visitation Center Zoning Amendment

Comstock Township’s Planning Commission held a public hearing Oct. 8 on a proposed zoning change to allow a visitation center.…

Where Things Stand After Kalamazoo’s September 19 Boil Water Advisory

City of Kalamazoo staff updated the Utility Policy Committee October 8 on the review following the September 19 boil water…

Kalamazoo Utility Committee Recommends 2027 Drinking Water Rate Increase

Kalamazoo’s Utility Policy Committee voted to recommend an increase for 2027 drinking water rates to the City Commission. The committee…

What’s in Kalamazoo County’s Proposed 2027 Budget, and When to Weigh In

Kalamazoo County’s proposed 2027 budget returns for a public hearing and possible adoption October 20. Kalamazoo County commissioners moved the…

Your Neighborhood Has a Story. Help Tell It.

Media Shift: From Storytelling to ActivismJanuary 22nd, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | Fridays, 6:00–8:00 P.M. Register Today Every neighborhood…

Hit the Record: Create and Launch Your Podcast

When: January 30th – March 20th, 2027Days: Saturday Time: 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.Where: Public Media Network, 359 S Kalamazoo…

Youth StoryLab


Youth StoryLab Youth StoryLab
Program Dates: January 23rd, 2027 – May 08th, 2027Time: Saturdays, 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.Community Screening: May…

Comstock Township’s board voted to send a one-year written notice of withdrawal from the Kalamazoo Area Building Authority.

The Comstock Township Board voted to issue a written notice of voluntary withdrawal from the Kalamazoo Area Building Authority (KABA).…

Kalamazoo Sports Facility on Track for Fall 2027 Opening

Discover Kalamazoo told city commissioners Monday that the Kalamazoo Sports Facility remains on track to open in fall 2027. Jane…

Kalamazoo City Commission Adopts One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

The Kalamazoo City Commission adopted a one-year moratorium on data centers and similar uses in the city's zoning ordinance. The…

Kalamazoo City Commission Hears Update on Advocacy at the State Level

Kalamazoo city commissioners heard an update Monday from Lansing-based firm MHSA on how it represents the city before state government.…