Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education extends Superintendent Slade’s contract, approves new custodians’ agreement
The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education voted Aug. 6 to extend Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade's contract and approve a…
County sends leftover COVID relief funds to paternity program after twice declining prosecutor’s office bonus request
Kalamazoo County commissioners twice declined a prosecutor's office bonus request, then redirected $192,704.60 in leftover federal relief money to a…
County sets $200 monthly cap on weight-loss drug copay for 2027 health plan, after board rejects steeper coinsurance option
Kalamazoo County employees using GLP-1 weight-loss medications will pay up to $200 a month starting with the 2027 health plan.…
Discrimination complaints could get faster local review under new Kalamazoo ordinance language
Kalamazoo residents who file discrimination complaints could see them investigated locally, not automatically referred to the state, under language advanced…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – August 4 – 7
Today is Election Day, get out and vote! Our local boards and commissions had a couple days off to clear…
Road Commission Approves Preliminary Plan for 21-Unit Woodbrook Development in Prairie Ronde Township
The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County approved a preliminary site plan for a 21-unit residential development in Prairie Ronde Township…
Oshtemo Township Board Advances Energy Ordinance Timeline, Adopts First Reading of Solar Moratorium
The Oshtemo Township Board discussed the timeline for its pending battery storage and data center ordinances and adopted a first…
Keeping the Lights On — Why and How Donors Support Community Homeworks
Janis Clark didn't expect to become the face of a fundraising video — she just wanted to explain why she…
Kalamazoo Township Board Holds Public Hearing on Potential Removal of Zoning Board of Appeals Member
The Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the potential removal of Zoning Board of Appeals member…
Kalamazoo Township Board Adopts Moratoriums on Battery Storage, Data Center Facilities
The Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees adopted two temporary moratoriums, pausing new applications for battery energy storage facilities and data…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – July 27 – 31
It's almost August already! July has been eventful for our local boards and commissions, but we'll wrap up the month…
From Idea to Adventure: Wander Beyond Finds Its Path
Marci started backpacking alone as a way to reconnect with nature after becoming a mother, not expecting it would eventually…