"We want the violence to stop. We don't want there to be a new victim, a new child that is traumatized by seeing their parent beaten." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"What we would really like to see is just, you know, make sure that everything's being accounted for, that there's transparency to make sure that the intent of this law is really being seen through and followed.” @humaneworldorg.bsky.social @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“If they're renting cars and they will, find out where, circle that place, jam up the reservations, park in their parking lot, fill it up. You must obstruct." @reportforamerica.bsky.social @kzoodems.bsky.social #ICE #Minneapolis #Kalamazoo

According to the resolution, Treasurer Sherine Miller transferred $4 million from the township’s checking account to a township money market account on February 3rd, without notifying or consulting with leadership. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“What's happening at DOE is really just a subset of major changes that the Trump administration has ordered across the entire system." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“They found an issue that we wouldn't cross and they're using that issue to stall this union." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“We just wanted to start somewhere. See how the community came together, how it went off so that we can call again and go, ‘Hey, is this an option?’” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"The quite large sum of money that we have settled for this contract. Are we still held accountable for that? Because if we are, that comes out of the taxpayers' money." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“That was one of the things that [King] was most known for, is being able to have moral courage to face mobs, to face scrutiny, to face discrimination, to face violence." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

This week we're looking back at a story from July about a strange object near Mount Ever Rest on South Westnedge Ave. “I've always seen it from the road from Burdick as I drive by, and it's about the size of a Volkswagen van." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“It also gives me hope for tomorrow because these kids getting things that they need today, they'll be better students in school and also better leaders of our community in the future.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"Everyone will have their opportunity to come up." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

If the community college approves a contract, Klint Pleasant will replace interim President Brent Brewer, who has faced criticism since his appointment in May. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"Thankfully, no one was physically injured, but the emotional and financial damage has been overwhelming." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

Some residents are strongly against the proposal, expressing concerns at meetings and on social media about how much water and electricity the center would use. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“Mr. Hall's description of how he views these district grants is inflammatory, I think, and state funding is really needed." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“Every bit of writing about him that I found talks about him as always having a smile for everyone." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“Healthcare costs are going up, the cost of lab work, office visits, all of that is going up. And so I just feel like I'm digging a hole here.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“I hope Senator Peters and Slotkin can get on board, as well as some of the other Michigan delegation.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"People with disabilities, like other people, they have money and often times they're limited in their ability to spend that money because of lack of accessibility." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"SMRs will give our nation the reliable, round-the-clock power we need to fuel the President’s manufacturing boom, support data centers and AI growth." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

The city expects a large turnout for the upcoming public hearing on the proposed rezoning, leading commissioners to discuss how to best accommodate the potential crowd. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"It feels like a punishment to us for wanting to unionize.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

The decision came after more than an hour of public comment at an hours-long evening meeting. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"Marshawn was a beloved member of our campus community and a proud alumnus" @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“Today’s probably the busiest day I’ve ever had since I’ve been here, and we don’t really know what to expect." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"It will lead to the loss of wildlife habitat, placing a greater strain on Preserve habitats and increasing light, noise, and visual pollution." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

Interviewed a protesting chicken No, you won't get context @reportforamerica.bsky.social

Portage City Council candidate Jay Woodhams has especially benefited from the donations, with 97.5% of his total contributions coming from members of the Balkema family. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“Nobody's going to give enough to offset that kind of a deficit. So we'll have less. That's our only option, to offer less.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“This new strategy is just to ensure that we have certified teachers in those classrooms where we really need them to shore up the gaps that we have." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“We asked for details, and they're like, 'Oh, we'll get you details.' As of today, they have not sent any details other than like a plan name." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“If these issues don't get addressed, then you get real serious political problems that can be both within countries and then internationally." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"I feel like it's not as politically charged as those national guard deployments that are going into cities.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"It speaks to the influence that it had most likely on the lives of dozens of women whose names we will never know.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“I don't know how you meet in the middle of insanity." @swmiindivisible.bsky.social @reportforamerica.bsky.social

An application obtained through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act shows that a limited liability company called Stadium Drive #1 is behind the recent request to rezone land adjacent to Asylum Lake Preserve. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"We're aware of the political climate in the country, and we felt it was our best interest to increase the number of peacekeepers at this event." @kzooindivisible.bsky.social @swmiindivisible.bsky.social @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"It's been 50 years, we hope for at least another 50 years." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

Drive and Shine Car Wash, which owns the land, has submitted similar applications in recent years in an effort to build their fourth car wash in the Kalamazoo area. @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“They have grit and determination. They have heart and they have vision. That's exactly what this special place needs." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"You can imagine what it's like to be paying 80% of your monthly income on just your housing.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“To be completely honest, we have lived in fear the majority of our lives, and it's not the first thing that's going to break us down." @reportforamerica.bsky.social @ufwfoundation.bsky.social

“We feel like they're stalling in hopes that at some point, the new union members will get tired and want to drop out of the union." @reportforamerica.bsky.social #Union #Education

“When they brought the hour hand in, this thing was folded over completely.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social #WMU #Broncos

“Take an issue like community solar... It doesn't get passed because DTE and Consumers don't want it.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“Sometimes we use something, we no longer need it and we really don't know what to do with this thing and this is really a great idea to allow other people to benefit from it.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social

"When we started this, the thinking was, 'Well, this has never been done before. So, could it be done?' And now we're proving that yes, it can." @reportforamerica.bsky.social

Look what came in the mail! 📫 WMUK's RTDNA Regional 2025 Edward R. Murrow Awards! Best News Documentary & Best News Series in Region 7!🏆 @reportforamerica.bsky.social

“I don't doubt that we still need to advocate for the continuation of the Michigan School Meals program because that is something that may come into account as the federal funding disappears.” @reportforamerica.bsky.social