Kalamazoo MI

KALAMAZOO, MI — Over 260 contract employees who provide services for Beacon Health System will need to reapply for their positions if they wish to keep them. The 262 employees, who work for TouchPoint Support Services and parent group Compass Group USA, are being laid off as Beacon prepares to bring nutritional,...

Editor’s Note: The Nonprofit Spotlight is NowKalamazoo’s collaboration with area nonprofits, providing space for them to highlight important work that might not be known to Kalamazoo County at large. Know of a group that should be in the NowKalamazoo Nonprofit Spotlight? Submit a nomination here. Organization name....

The VA Medical Center in Battle Creek will receive nearly $14.5 million to renovate parts of its campus.

KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A new person is at the helm of Kalamazoo Township's finances following a controversial fallout between the township and previous treasurer, Sherine Miller. Clara Robinson was named treasurer Monday morning and will handle finances through the end of the year. Her resume includes 12 years...

Picture this: a lively downtown scene buzzing with energy as runners gather for a meaningful cause. That's what March 31st has in store for Kalamazoo!

BRIMLEY, Mich. — An aggressive, fast-spreading invasive plant is taking root in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula, where officials say it’s already spreading through backyards and waterways. Michigan’s worst infestations of invasive purple jewelweed are concentrated around Brimley and Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa...

Indiana Michigan Power is extending temporary relief measures for customers impacted by recent tornadoes in the Three Rivers, Michigan area. The utility says waived late fees, as well as waived disconnect and reconnect fees, will remain in effect through May 31, 2026. However, the moratorium on service disconnections...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man who died in a Kalamazoo hit-and-run crash has been identified, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). Officers were called to South Westnedge Avenue near the intersection of Axtell Street for a crash at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, officers found...

Precision metal fabricating company Unifab Corp. has hired Noah Logan, CPIM, as its new supply chain manager. He has nearly a decade of experience in supply chain operations, production scheduling, and manufacturing coordination. Logan most recently served as purchasing/production planning manager at Weber...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Kalamazoo neighbors are giving away a few great free items this week — from kids’ clothes to a working TV and even firewood for your next bonfire.