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!
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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
Commissioners Share Decision Regarding Fountain
Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby J. Hopewell and City Commissioner Don Cooney have released the following statement regarding the recent decision by the Kalamazoo City Commission to remove the Fountain of the Pioneers from Bronson Park. READ MORE!
Free Film Festival is Public Media Network’s Oscars-This Weekend
Midwest FILM FESTIVAL promises original Oscar-style fun as filmmakers’ works are screened and awarded during this FREE event! READ MORE!
Sorority hosts a minority-owned business meet and greet
The Battle Creek Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will be hosting a Calhoun County Minority-Owned Business Meet and Greet. READ MORE!
Laughfest Kicks off with Yellow Up Event
LaughFest 2018 includes such comedians as Trevor Noah, performing during Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Signature Event, John Mulaney, Tiffany Haddish, Maria Bamford, Cameron Esposito, Anjelah Johnson, Greg Hahn, Bert Kreischer, Rik Roberts and Ron Funches. READ MORE!
Search for Community College President Narrowed to Two
The Board of Trustees will interview the two finalists for the Kalamazoo Valley Community College president position in an open-to-the-public forum on Tuesday, March 13, in the Board Room (Room 3365) on the Texas Township Campus. READ MORE!