The process of transferring stewardship of Asylum Lake Preserve is inching forward. Also: “Take Back the Trash” may take a while. And Kalamazoo’s newest bar is Old Skool: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Portage is preparing for chicken finger traffic. Also: Enrollment is now open at KRESA’s career training center. And a Kalamazoo-born Olympian is skating for Lithuania: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A program to provide cash “prescriptions” to local mothers is celebrating its first birthday. Also: The new management of a local ice rink has a history of lawsuits. And a local puppy punts for the pros: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

KPS’s superintendent says there is still room for improvement at the district. Also: Two Kalamazoo townships are suing over their water and sewer services. And the Gilmore Festival’s opener just won a Grammy: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A town hall on ICE activities leaves more questions than answers. We want to know what you're still wondering. Also: An attempt to recall several Oshtemo Township officials has come to an end. And an event will show off short community-made films: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Happy Groundhog Day! Kalamazoo city leaders are considering taking action on ICE. Also: A lawsuit over city pollution is going forward. And a new KIA exhibit shows off some really wild kicks: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A vote in Portage could bring an end to some services. Also: ICE protests raise questions about Kalamazoo’s camera systems. And the weather may be frightful but Saturday’s Snow Jog will go on: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Indie bookstores are all the rage in Kalamazoo County. Also: United Airlines is flying back to Kalamazoo. And Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week kicks off this weekend: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

An attempt to rezone land near Asylum Lake Preserve has been rejected by Kalamazoo city commissioners. Also: Hundreds gathered in Kalamazoo to protest federal crackdowns in Minneapolis. And the Vine neighborhood is blooming: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

It’s really, really, really, really cold. Also: Violent crime was down last year in Kalamazoo. And a new local film series will show off Latvia: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A forum on ICE will feature the county’s top law enforcement officer. Also: The county is shifting money to make up for cuts to federal housing funds. And a program to train Black entrepreneurs is recruiting its sixth group of students: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Arts events are coming to Kalamazoo. Also: Comstock officials got served with surprise documents. And a local art and music venue is focused on keeping it small: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Trash will be on the ballot in Portage this May. Also: Kalamazoo Township’s police chief is retiring. And did you know that the Kalamazoo/Portage area is one of the most arts-vibrant communities in the country: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Kalamazoo is gearing up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the National Day of Racial Healing. Find out what’s being planned. Also: A local community is showing up – for and against – a coach under investigation. And Oberon Day is on the horizon: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

A jazz legend is coming to Kalamazoo. Find out why. Also: A Kalamazoo housing project is getting a boost from the state. And the Kalamazoo Promise has spent a lot of money over 20 years sending kids to college: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Downtown business owners are trying to figure out how to take care of unhoused people and their bottom lines. Also: Kalamazoo is considering a home sharing program. And the county’s newest homeless shelter has a new leader:nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Kalamazooans protest the shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent. Also: The county boosts funding for winter shelter. And a rare church is for sale: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A local judge’s children’s books introduce concepts of justice and conflict resolution to young people. Also: Violent crime is at its lowest levels in years. And officials want to know what you want the city of Kalamazoo to look like in 2035: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo’s 2026 city budget is smaller than last year’s. Where did the money go? Also: Asylum Lake advocates are gearing up for a big rezoning meeting. And locals react to the situation in Venezuela: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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County leaders consider a tax to support child care. Also: The county has hired a new health director. And guess what the top names of 2025 were: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Two recent deaths have people asking where to find help. Also: An anonymous donation will fund housing programs throughout the county. And local projects are in jeopardy after state budget cuts: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The city of Portage has a new public safety chief. Also: Comstock has ended its moratorium on battery plants. And a Friday comedy showcase will fund a summer celebration: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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As we reported yesterday, the city has also approved a new policy that will let customers off the hook for big water bills caused by undetected or new leaks. Read today's newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A leak can occur at any time of the year, but leaks are more common during winter months because of freezing pipes that burst. Read today's newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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The Kalamazoo Community Foundation said it has reached out to Hall “urging him and his colleagues to reconsider the ramifications of this decision and recommit to prioritizing the needs of Michigan’s most vulnerable residents.” Read today's entire newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo

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Kelly Linton said it’s good business to be in compliance: “If you expand your customer base, you’re going to hopefully expand your revenue stream. And older people, disabled or not, generally have more money to spend.” #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The resolution requires that the housing and health departments work together to produce an annual report discussing the intersection of housing and health, and possibilities for improving the partnership. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center (KDCCC), established in 1990, provides free, part-time child care for income-eligible families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old. Learn more: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

The subject of the public hearing will be revisited at the next city meeting on December 15, when a report from the staff is expected on whether a new venue and a new date can be set. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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“We did do a national search,” said Stulberg Board of Directors President Janet Gover. “We had applicants from all over the country and we ended up with the best candidate right in our backyard." Read the story: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

The city’s planning commission previously voted not to recommend the land be rezoned. The city commission will hear the first reading of the zoning change proposal tonight. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NowKalamazooNewsletter

The stars of Chuck Bentley’s earlier movies, a mainstay of the pre-streaming cable access scene, share their thoughts on working with ‘the Francis Ford Coppola of Kalamazoo: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo #NowKalamazooIC

Serving classic soul food has made Ty’s Joint an Edison neighborhood favorite: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo#BusinessEntrepreneursKalamazoo#NowKalamazooCheckingInW #NowKalamazooICYMI

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Local veterans look back on struggle, sacrifice, and the meaning of military service: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

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