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…

Oshtemo Planning Commission reviews early-stage zoning and environmental ordinance updates

Oshtemo Township's Planning Commission reviewed two ordinance updates still in early drafting stages at its July 23 meeting. No votes…

Comstock Township weighs battery storage project ahead of August 13 hearing

Comstock Township's Planning Commission held an informational session Thursday on a proposed battery energy storage project at the former Hickory…

KPS Board of Education approves labor contracts, welcomes new Milwood principal

The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education approved 2026-27 contracts with the UAW administrators union and food service managers union,…

Comstock Township secures grant for resident home repairs

Comstock Township is finalizing a grant to help lower-income residents pay for home repairs, Township Supervisor Martin told the Downtown…

Kalamazoo County authorizes $250,000 for winter shelter response, funding source still undecided

Kalamazoo County commissioners authorized up to $250,000 to support the county's 2026-2027 winter homeless shelter response, without yet deciding which…

Kalamazoo Historic District Commission approves sunroom conversion at 715 Wheaton

The Kalamazoo Historic District Commission approved converting a rear deck into a four-season sunroom at 715 Wheaton, a 1905 Queen…

Kalamazoo County establishes Pathways to Peace gun violence prevention fund

Kalamazoo County commissioners voted to establish a new endowed fund dedicated to gun violence prevention, naming it the Pathways to…

Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners reviews bylaws changes

Kalamazoo County commissioners reviewed a rewrite of the board's bylaws and rules of procedure. Corporation counsel presented the proposed amendments…

Kalamazoo commissioners vote to explore bringing back call-in public comment

Kalamazoo city commissioners voted Monday to explore bringing back call-in public comment, a feature dropped after in-person meetings resumed following…