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Gilchrist: 'With access to affordable, high-speed internet as our tool, we can connect Michiganders to opportunity'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 24, 2022

Michigan will add $3.3 million more in funds in order to provide high-speed internet access to more areas of the state.

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Minority Leader Jim Ananich: 'Ford knows that the most talented and dedicated workers come from right here in Michigan.'

By Art Benavidez | Jun 15, 2022

Ford recently announced that they were investing over $2 billion throughout its facilities in Michigan.

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Gov. Whitmer: 'Today’s investments will create 184 jobs and help us continue growing our economy'

By Art Benavidez | May 26, 2022

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) announced 184 new jobs would be created due to the expansion of two companies.

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Gov. Whitmer: 'We must do more to help older Michiganders access affordable healthcare'

By Art Benavidez | May 24, 2022

Portage municipal and commerce leaders recently joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Charles and Lynn Zhang Portage Community Senior Center.

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Kzoo Parks' Keene: 'Biking is a great way to enjoy time outside'

By Art Benavidez | May 2, 2022

A free bike clinic will be conducted in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Parks Department and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, May 11.

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Battle Creek College Access Network: Whitmer's grant 'will allow us to continue to grow a college-going culture in our community'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 29, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that two Children’s Savings Account (CSA) pilot programs will be granted $1 million for education endeavors.

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Whitmer: Michigan 'will keep leading by example and investing in clean, renewable energy'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 28, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a new program intended to facilitate projects that cultivate sustainable energy will provide three endeavors with up to $5 million.

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Pols: County to again conduct 'mosquito and tick surveillance beginning in May, in order to notify citizens on steps they can take to reduce disease transmission'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 13, 2022

With spring upon us, the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department’s Environmental Health Division is urging residents to safeguard against mosquito and tick bites.

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Quinn on Catlin hire: 'Someone who will put the needs of Kalamazoo residents above all else'

By Art Benavidez | Apr 13, 2022

Kevin A. Catlin was named the Kalamazoo County Administrator/Controller during the April 5 meeting of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners.

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Nicole Beauchamp: We listened to and considered the concerns of the grieving families while thinking of the safety and maintenance of our cemeteries.

By Art Benavidez | Apr 5, 2022

Comstock Township is looking to keep its historic cemeteries clear of debris by enforcing ordinance #524, which allows the township the ability to remove displays that have the potential to become a maintenance issue.

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Shannon Keene: 'We are so excited' to host Kalamazoo's annual Easter egg hunt April 16

By Art Benavidez | Mar 31, 2022

Kalamazoo, Michigan, residents will be able to participate in the annual egg hunt at Mayors’ Riverfront Park April 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Kalamazoo County names new DEI director: 'I desire to learn what love and justice look like'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 30, 2022

William "Alvin" Gray has been named the first director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) during a recent meeting of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners.

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Whitmer: 'Michigan is home to some of the best breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs in the world'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 29, 2022

Michigan recently celebrated the unofficial start to spring on March 21 by proclaiming it as Oberon Day, a beer company that has been in operations for 30 years.

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Paul Ajegba: 'Michigan continues to the lead the way with clean, efficient public transportation'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 28, 2022

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) stated that it will utilize the $13.6 million it was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to renovate public transit bus fleets and facilities located in rural small urban communities.

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K's Girdler: 'Fun to be a part of' global research into urbanization and climate change

By Art Benavidez | Mar 24, 2022

A global research project that examined whether humans impact evolution via urbanization and climate change were aided by input from two Kalamazoo College biology faculty members.

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Student, advocate earns Newman Civic Fellowship to ‘do some good for the community’

By Art Benavidez | Mar 23, 2022

For Kalamazoo College student Thomas Lichtenberg, community engagement has been at the epicenter of his education and personal endeavors.

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KC alumna helps plan Super Bowl halftime show: It's 'a high-risk project'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 23, 2022

An alumna from Kalamazoo College played an important role at this year’s Super Bowl LIV halftime show in Los Angeles.

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Biden: Looking at foreign oil sources to curb Michigan gas prices despite promise to 'end fossil fuels'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 22, 2022

With fuel costs continuing to plague motorists, the Biden administration is looking to foreign oil producers to provide relief from surging gas prices.

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Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan bills to protect public safety and 'fight for survivors'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 18, 2022

Victims of violent crime will no longer have to relive their past at parole hearings after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4562 and 4563.

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WMU community stands in support of Ukraine: 'We condemn... the aggression'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 16, 2022

At the onset of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, leaders at Western Michigan University (WMU) lent their voice of support to the people of Ukraine.