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Local meeting primer: Three Rivers City Commission

Tonight the commission will discuss whether to apply for state grant funding to investigate the cost and logistics of removing the Portage Plant dam.

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Kalamazoo honors eight students with Social Justice Youth Awards

The Kalamazoo Social Justice Youth Awards recognize young individuals who exemplify the values of equality, community service, and advocacy for social change.

‘Many families are very afraid’: What to do if ICE shows up at your door

Across the country, including cities like Kalamazoo in Southwest Michigan, there have been reports on social media of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. While these reports haven’t been independently verified, they have sparked fear among the immigrant community. The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) has prepared a guide to ease some of those concerns.

One arrested, no one injured in Edwardsburg shooting

A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday, January 28 after a dispute between several individuals resulted in the discharge of firearm, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Najifa Farhat joins Watershed Voice

Najifa Farhat, formerly of Missoula, Montana, has joined Watershed Voice. Farhat will serve in the role of staff reporter beginning this week.

Watershed Voice will not publish for three weeks

Watershed Voice will not publish for the next three weeks to give its staff a much needed and much deserved break.

Local meeting primer: Kalamazoo City Commission

The Commission will vote on a resolution approving the annual appropriation for 2025, which will determine the number of mills levied, among other items.

Michigan bans housing discrimination based on sources of income

Senate Bills 205, 206, and 207 are expected to address housing insecurity and homelessness by removing this common barrier to finding affordable housing.

Local New Year’s Eve parties preview for Cass, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties

You won't forget your old acquaintances, or where to meet them for public parties Tuesday night!

Cass County eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

“When farmers face crop losses and a disaster is declared by the Secretary of Agriculture, SBA working capital loans become a lifeline for eligible small businesses,” Francisco Sánchez Jr. said.

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