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The Kalamazoo River in Fort Custer Recreation Area, Augusta, Michigan.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Eastbound I-94 closed at 35th Street in #KalamazooCounty Oct. 2-5 for repairs www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
Traffic barrels in a work zone.
September 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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West Michigan Avenue - looking slightly north of east. The Radisson fills the entire frame behind the block of vintage Kalamazoo buildings.
March 21, 2025

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March 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Blanket behind the door.
West Main Hill Historic District
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Year Built: 1921

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March 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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‘Ron threatened to set me on fire’: Gunman argues self-defense at murder trial

I spent some time in court this week. Testimony continues today.

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August 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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KL Avenue rebuilding starts this week to complete US-131 bridge project in #KalamazooCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
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March 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Vicksburg residents are rallying to halt a controversial plan that threatens to clear-cut thousands of trees along roads, urging for more community input before the October deadline.

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Residents urge pause to Road Commission tree‑removal plan tied to federal Safe Streets grant
Two Vicksburg residents asked the board to pause a Road Commission project they said would remove thousands of roadside trees (they said the Road Commission has reduced the scope to ~4,000); they urged the county to review crash data and consider alternatives such as rumble strips or removing only dead trees.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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She climbed a fence and kept moving.

She came upon a house and saw an open window.

Her body gave out in the yard, drained from being beaten and losing blood.

That's when the story took another turn with an unlikely hero helping Stell complete the rescue:

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November 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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On Feb 24, the Oshtemo Township Board discussed a moratorium on data centers (which would pause potential developments), broader zoning ordinance updates, and approved budget amendments for the fire department.

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Oshtemo Township – February 24, 2026 Township Board Meeting
The fire department provides updates on their monthly reports, including changes to training and equipment needs. The board considers and approves budget amendments related to fire department expen…
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February 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Meeting appointed Debra Linz as the new Health Officer, and allocated funds to address housing stability in partnership with ISK.

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Kalamazoo County – Board of Commissioners – December 16, 2025 Meeting
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Meeting covers significant topics such as the approval of a childcare millage proposal, the appointment of Debra Linz as the new Health Officer, and the …
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December 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Kalamazoo County is on the road to carbon neutrality by 2050 with an ambitious Climate Action Plan featuring 30 strategies and 85 actions that need your input!

Share your thoughts and help shape a sustainable future!

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Kalamazoo County previewed draft Climate Action Plan and invited public comment
The county’s climate sustainability manager presented a draft Climate Action Plan with six goals, 30 strategies and 85 actions, seeking public comment through July 6, 2026; commissioners asked about survey methods, partner engagement and implementation steps.
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June 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Kalamazoo County is shaking up its construction policy with bold changes aimed at boosting local participation and ensuring fair practices—could this be a game-changer for the community?

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County staff propose major changes to "responsible bidder" policy, ask ad hoc committee to review local participation options
Kalamazoo County purchasing director presented redlines to Policy 13, a new RFP submission template, a CMAR contract with local participation mechanisms (three options plus a combined approach) and clarified debarment rules; commissioners voted to recall the responsible‑bidder ad hoc committee for further review.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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The Kalamazoo County board has officially greenlit the Heritage Community project, a pivotal development for the area, with a unanimous 7-0 vote!

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Board approves EDC bond issuance for Heritage Community project in Texas Township and Kalamazoo
The board approved the project plan and EDC bond issuance for the Heritage Community mixed‑use project in Texas Township and the City of Kalamazoo; no public speakers spoke during the hearing and the motion passed 7‑0.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Kalamazoo County just unlocked over $10 million in housing funding to boost multi-unit development, affordable housing, and critical repairs—transforming the community one project at a time!

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Board approves $10.5M housing millage allocations for multi‑unit, preservation, repairs and services
The housing millage ad hoc committee recommended and the board approved allocations totaling about $10.5M across categories: $4M multi‑unit development, $2M preservation, $1.5M supportive services, $1M single‑family, $1M critical repairs, and $1M creative solutions; staff will administer a combined 2026/2027 funding round and review multifamily applications quarterly.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Oshtemo Township is set to welcome a transformative $115 million mixed-use development featuring 444 new homes, including affordable options for families—this could reshape local housing!

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Board adopts West Main 1 brownfield plan to support 444‑unit development in Oshtemo Township
The board adopted the West Main 1 HDIF Brownfield plan to support a mixed‑use development in Oshtemo Township: 444 units (336 multifamily, 108 for‑sale duplex‑style homes), 66 income‑restricted units at 80% AMI for 12 years, and a reported capital investment over $115 million.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Kalamazoo County's commissioners have approved a $200 monthly copay for GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, a temporary measure aimed at curbing rising healthcare costs while they explore sustainable alternatives.

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Kalamazoo County sets $200 monthly copay for GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs in stopgap change
Facing projected premium increases of roughly $1.1'$1.6 million, the board approved a one-year stopgap requiring employees pay a $200 monthly copay for GLP-1 anti-obesity medications (diabetes prescriptions unaffected) and asked HR for quarterly reporting and a six-month review.
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August 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Kalamazoo County is taking a bold step towards reducing gun violence by establishing the "Pathways to Peace" fund to support vital community services.

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Board creates 'Pathways to Peace' field fund to support gun‑violence prevention
The board approved a resolution to establish a Pathways to Peace field‑of‑interest fund with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (ARPA seed), named three advisory representatives and authorized the county administrator/controller to execute the necessary documents.
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July 27, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Kalamazoo County is stepping up to combat winter hardships with a commitment of up to $250,000 to the United Way for crucial shelter services!

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Board commits up to $250,000 for Winter Solutions RFP to United Way; funding source to be finalized
Commissioners authorized up to $250,000 to United Way of South Central Michigan to support a Winter Solutions RFP; staff recommended sources (board priorities, housing millage, or split) and said contracts would likely define November 1–March 31 services.
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July 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Kalamazoo County faces a crucial decision: should they cut GLP-1 anti-obesity medication coverage as costs soar to over $1.5 million a year?

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Board asked to weigh cutting GLP‑1 anti‑obesity coverage as costs surge to $1.5M
HR reported county spending on anti‑obesity GLP‑1 drugs exceeded $1.5 million and accounted for 20% of prescription spend; a newly formed healthcare coalition recommended eliminating coverage for obesity‑only diagnoses and staff will return with a resolution and replacement options.
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July 27, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Suspect killed during police standoff in Kalamazoo County
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July 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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The Kalamazoo County Event Center is set to boost the local economy with oversized signage approved to guide visitors to exciting youth sports tournaments!

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Zoning board approves oversized signage for new Kalamazoo County event center on North Drake Road
The board approved dimensional sign variances for the proposed Kalamazoo County youth/amateur sports facility at 1617 North Drake Road, citing the site's scale, topography and highway frontage; the request passed 6–0. The facility will be funded by a hotel assessment and aims to attract regional tournaments.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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Stephanie Stevens is at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, with an earliest release possible release date listed as April 23, 2043.

MDOC lists a tattoo - left forearm: "ohana" and alias Stephanie Frisbie.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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A groundbreaking community-led initiative in Kalamazoo is leading to a remarkable decline in homicides, showcasing the power of collaboration and intervention.

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Community blueprint credited with steep drops in Kalamazoo homicides; presenters caution correlation, not causation
Michigan Transformation Collective outlined a multi-year, multi-partner blueprint to prevent gun violence; presenters said homicide counts fell from 22 in 2023 to 10 in 2024 and to seven in 2025, and described training for community interventionists and data-sharing efforts with KDPS.
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June 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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In a heated FOIA dispute, Joseph Schuler battles for IT logs that could unveil crucial evidence of tampering in his court case.

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County board to partially release staff names and timestamps after FOIA infrastructure records dispute
In a contested FOIA appeal, Joseph Schuler asked for IT infrastructure logs tied to court records. Corporation counsel argued the records are judicial or security-sensitive; the board voted to direct counsel to secure a redacted disclosure (employee names, dates, timestamps) and consult with court administration before finalizing.
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June 6, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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The Office of Community Corrections warns that without urgent funding, their indigent electronic monitoring program could collapse, sending hundreds of defendants back to jail this August.

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Office of Community Corrections warns indigent electronic monitoring fund near exhaustion; board asks administration for options
Director Ken Bobo requested $195,000 (or indirect-cost relief) to sustain OCC programs, warning that indigent electronic monitoring could run out in August and layoffs could force defendants back to jail and imperil specialty court certifications. Commissioners asked administration to explore ARPA and other short-term options and to include the operational need in the FY27 budget.
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June 6, 2026 at 6:01 AM