The city of Portage is considering changing how it handles trash service after complaints of unfair pricing. Also: The Sounds of the Zoo music festival launches. And a cafe is reborn in Scotts.
Carl Buck may be working fewer days than he did decades ago, but he doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Also: Test scores are down in KPS, but getting better. And local artists will be featured on TV.
The city of Portage has agreed to share more information about development projects before they come to the board. Also: Kalamazoo County is considering a costly name change for its new justice center. And a duo of Frank Lloyd Wright homes are for sale in Galesburg.
County leaders are considering a plan to pay off medical debt for thousands of residents. Also: Portage schools have a tentative contract agreement with teachers. And a wrongfully convicted man is suing the Kalamazoo detectives who investigated him.
A long-awaited plan to build a ‘pod’ village for the unhoused has hit another snag. Also: A state grant will help support efforts to stop gun violence in Kalamazoo. And a quick-thinking delivery driver saved a man from a house fire in Portage.
Accidents on Michigan Ave. are way down since traffic changes went into effect. Also: A former K Township fire chief is suing over his firing. And a high school food drive has broken records.
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