Local News

Local news around Kalamazoo.

City Commissioner Barbara Hamilton Miller announces re-election bid
Two announce plans to run for Kalamazoo City Commission
Kalamazoo mayor to seek re-election
Portage Mayor Pete Strazdas wants his experience used in 3rd term

Voters to decide Kalamazoo gay-rights issue in November election
Language of ordinance no. 1856
Advocacy groups decry assault on gay teen in Portage

Kalamazoo rally draws advocates for health-care reform
Undisclosed advocacy group joined health-reform meeting
Consensus lacking on health care at forum in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo County Metro Transit considers fare increase, variable pricing for buses
Petition signatures validated in recall drive against Alamo Township supervisor
Western Michigan University plans to raze buildings downtown where arena would be located
Kalamazoo political-action committees buck downward trend in contributions
Only 16 percent of Michigan high school graduates 'college-ready'