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News from August 2024

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State invests $200K into Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 14, 2024

Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program has received a significant boost with a $200,000 investment from the state budget, signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This funding will enhance the program's ability to provide hands-on learning experiences for students while assisting Michigan State Police (MSP) in solving cold cases.

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Product design grads from Western Michigan University earn trip to China

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 13, 2024

Two Western Michigan University (WMU) product design students, Ana Charnesky and Kelsi Schmottlach, have capped their college experience with a notable achievement. Graduating in April 2024, the duo embarked on a two-week tour of China alongside FinaMill founder and CEO, Alex Liu. This trip included visits to iconic sites such as the Forbidden City and Bird's Nest Olympic stadium in Beijing, along with cultural immersion in Shanghai.

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State funds boost carbon capture research at Western Michigan University

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 13, 2024

A significant investment from the state of Michigan will bolster Western Michigan University's (WMU) efforts in carbon capture research. The initiative, known as Project Clean MI, is led by Dr. Mert Atilhan, associate professor of chemical and paper engineering, and Dr. Autumn Haagsma, director of the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education and assistant director of the Michigan Geological Survey.

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Saharan dust found to influence hurricane rainfall patterns

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 12, 2024

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kalamazoo County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 12, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Kalamazoo Times area weekly mass times

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Kalamazoo Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Kalamazoo County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kalamazoo County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kalamazoo County in week ending Aug. 3

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Kalamazoo County in week ending Aug. 3

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kalamazoo County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Student body in Kalamazoo County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 7, 2024

Enrollment data for the five universities in Kalamazoo County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Kalamazoo Times area weekly mass times

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Kalamazoo Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many students were enrolled in Calhoun County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 3, 2024

There were 19,150 students enrolled in Calhoun County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kalamazoo County in week ending July 27?

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kalamazoo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Kalamazoo County school districts in 2023-24 school year?

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 2, 2024

There were 35,192 students enrolled in Kalamazoo County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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34,197 students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 1, 2024

There were 34,197 students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.