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Arts events are coming to Kalamazoo. Also: Comstock officials got served with surprise documents. And a local art and music venue is focused on keeping it small: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM

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Trash will be on the ballot in Portage this May. Also: Kalamazoo Township’s police chief is retiring. And did you know that the Kalamazoo/Portage area is one of the most arts-vibrant communities in the country: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Kalamazoo is gearing up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the National Day of Racial Healing. Find out what’s being planned. Also: A local community is showing up – for and against – a coach under investigation. And Oberon Day is on the horizon: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM

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A jazz legend is coming to Kalamazoo. Find out why. Also: A Kalamazoo housing project is getting a boost from the state. And the Kalamazoo Promise has spent a lot of money over 20 years sending kids to college: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM

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Downtown business owners are trying to figure out how to take care of unhoused people and their bottom lines. Also: Kalamazoo is considering a home sharing program. And the county’s newest homeless shelter has a new leader:nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM

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Kalamazooans protest the shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent. Also: The county boosts funding for winter shelter. And a rare church is for sale: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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A local judge’s children’s books introduce concepts of justice and conflict resolution to young people. Also: Violent crime is at its lowest levels in years. And officials want to know what you want the city of Kalamazoo to look like in 2035: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Kalamazoo’s 2026 city budget is smaller than last year’s. Where did the money go? Also: Asylum Lake advocates are gearing up for a big rezoning meeting. And locals react to the situation in Venezuela: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM

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We want to say a big thank you to everyone who read and supported NowKalamazoo last year. We are excited to bring you more local news and events this year!

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January 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM

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December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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County leaders consider a tax to support child care. Also: The county has hired a new health director. And guess what the top names of 2025 were: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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December 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM

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Two recent deaths have people asking where to find help. Also: An anonymous donation will fund housing programs throughout the county. And local projects are in jeopardy after state budget cuts: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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December 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM

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The city of Portage has a new public safety chief. Also: Comstock has ended its moratorium on battery plants. And a Friday comedy showcase will fund a summer celebration: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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December 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM

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December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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As we reported yesterday, the city has also approved a new policy that will let customers off the hook for big water bills caused by undetected or new leaks. Read today's newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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December 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM

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A leak can occur at any time of the year, but leaks are more common during winter months because of freezing pipes that burst. Read today's newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM

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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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The Kalamazoo Community Foundation said it has reached out to Hall “urging him and his colleagues to reconsider the ramifications of this decision and recommit to prioritizing the needs of Michigan’s most vulnerable residents.” Read today's entire newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new...

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