Kalamazoo MI

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‘We have to help’: City of Kalamazoo launches food drive amid SNAP uncertainty

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is hosting a food drive to help meet community food needs. The drive comes as a result of increasing food insecurities and uncertainty around SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits due to the federal government shutdown, according to a release. Donations...
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Twelve Baskets Food Pantry urges caution from recipients ahead of Saturday pickup

PORTAGE, Mich. — Twelve Baskets Food Pantry in Portage has seen a significant increase in people who need food assistance since SNAP benefits were taken away as a result of the government shutdown. Executive Director Kathleen Fett told News Channel 3 they have seen an increase of nearly 50%...
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KPS ninth graders invade the Western Michigan University campus Thursday

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Nearly 1,200 ninth grade students from Kalamazoo Public Schools will get a chance to experience a day in the life of a Western Michigan University student by participating in the college’s Bronco Buds program tomorrow and next Thursday. WMU officials say the long-standing...
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Bicyclist killed in Battle Creek crash

A 23-year-old man is dead after a car crashed into his bicycle Tuesday morning on Columbia Avenue in Battle Creek.
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Former Comstock Township deputy fire chief sentenced to 18 months probation

The former Comstock Township deputy fire chief who pleaded to driving drunk in a crash that left an 11-year-old girl seriously injured has been sentenced to probation, according to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Tiny Kittens Fall From Vehicle, Rescued By Michigan Police

Two tiny kittens tumbled from a moving vehicle in Michigan and were rescued by Union City Police Department staff, quickly becoming beloved office companions.
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Possible remains discovered in Kalamazoo’s Milham Park

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety discovered what appear to be possible remains in Milham Park Wednesday evening.
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Broncos take sole possession of 1st place in Mid-American Conference

Western Michigan University took the lead spot in the MAC thanks to a gutty win on a night when the Broncos honored the late Marshawn Kneeland.
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Several bands, music organizations coming together for annual Loaves & Fishes benefit show

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A benefit concert in late November will support the work of a food pantry. Local: Nonprofit urges veterans to volunteer for connection with hospice patients. Sponsored by The K’zoo Folklife Organization and the the Great Lakes Music Association (GLAM), Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is having...
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Felon charged with having gun, selling meth after Bangor Downs raid

BAY CITY, MI — State and federal law enforcement in June served a search warrant on a residence within Bangor Downs Townhouses, finding various drugs, a handgun, and a sizable amount of cash. Amid the illicit substances was an ex-con released from prison only three months earlier. He’s now...

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