The KDCCC, located in downtown Kalamazoo, 345 W. Michigan Ave., provides part-time childcare for more than 200 children from approximately 150 low-income families. READ HOW THEY WERE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR WORK!
CIS Honors Retired College President, Volunteers
Communities in Schools recently recognized community volunteers for their role in helping change the lives of students in Kalamazoo Public Schools. READ MORE!
Youth Awarded in Annual Bach Festival Competition
The most promising college and high school singers from the Midwest recently competed at the annual Kalamazoo Bach Festival Young Vocalists Competition at Kalamazoo College. Ten of the competitors were showcased in the Young Vocalists Concert on April 15 at Kalamazoo College Light Fine Arts Center. The purpose of the competition and concert was to support and encourage the study and performance of vocal music. READ MORE!
Relocation of statues begins in Bronson Park
Work has started to reorganize statues and monuments to facilitate the removal of the Fountain of the Pioneers in addition to planned changes outlined in the Bronson Park Master Plan. READ MORE!
Rep. Iden’s Proposal Cracks Down on Ransomware Use
A bill sponsored by state Rep. Brandt Iden prohibiting the possession of computer ransomware with intent to use was recently signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder. READ MORE!
Loan Program to Residents, Businesses Affected by February Flood
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Rick Snyder’s request for a disaster declaration for the Michigan counties of Arenac, Berrien, Ingham and Kalamazoo. READ MORE!
ASK ABIADE: CHILD’S TALK, IT REALLY WORKS
No, really, I am serious. It is more effective speaking to adults in the manor we speak to our, let’s say, grandchildren when practicing and developing listening skills. I hope you do not mind my borrowing verbiage from my childhood environment when I say, “Check this out.” READ MORE!
Nobel Peace Laureate Comes to Kalamazoo PeaceJam
Great Lakes PeaceJam, in partnership witgboweeh co-presenting sponsors, ISAAC, YWCA, Planned Parenthood, NAACP and SHARE, will welcome 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee to Kalamazoo. READ MORE!
MDHHS awards $500,000 to 25 county health departments
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently issued $500,000 in grants to 25 local health departments to help combat Michigan’s hepatitis A outbreak. READ MORE!
WMUK honored for broadcasting excellence at statewide event
Contributed by Western Michigan University-Office of Communications KALAMAZOO (Mich.)–Western Michigan University’s National Public Radio station WMUK 102.1 FM was recognized for broadcasting excellence, receiving