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01/12/2026

Union president Brian Brusach said KRESA has asked to move the hearing to March, adding that the agency says it needs more time to prepare.
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Kalamazoo RESA

Six unfair labor practice complaints against KRESA are set to be heard Thursday by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. The union says the agency is asking for more time.

01/12/2026

“It's a crisis for our local community. It's a crisis for our state. It's also a challenge, of course, for employers to attract talent when you don't have a place for them."
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The housing development planned for downtown Kalamazoo received the grant in December.

01/12/2026

Chekov's "The Cherry Orchard" is set to get a new production at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre's Carver Center, starting Friday 1/16. Hear about the classic play in our Let's Hear It interview.

A conversation with Miriam Thomas, Ron Dundon and Nora Hauk

01/09/2026

This week we're looking back at a story from July about a strange object near Mount Ever Rest on South Westnedge Ave.

“I've always seen it from the road from Burdick as I drive by, and it's about the size of a Volkswagen van."
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Kalamazoo resident Chris Seck has driven past it quite a few times, intrigued as to what it could be.

01/08/2026

More than 300 people are taking part in a demonstration against ICE this evening in Kalamazoo.

The demonstration took place one day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.

01/08/2026

When my friend and mentor at WMUK, Andy Robins, who was news director for more than two decades, passed suddenly on December 3rd, many of us gathered to share memories and honor him. I met Sean Kidd at that gathering, and I learned something about Andy I hadn’t known. Andy Robins and Sean Kidd shared a passion for collecting vintage fountain pens. There is a romance, a living history, to writing longhand with such a pen, Kidd told me. It is something lost with modern-day texting and emails. STORY BEAT with Zinta Aistars airs Fridays at 7:50 a.m., 4:20 p.m., or click on LISTEN online at any time.

Story Beat with Sean Kidd

01/07/2026

“By appointing Delcy Rodríguez, the Maduro's vice president, the United States is legitimizing somebody that is illegitimate."

Both said they hope to see democracy restored in Venezuela. But, they add, some White House statements are concerning.

01/07/2026

“It also gives me hope for tomorrow because these kids getting things that they need today, they'll be better students in school and also better leaders of our community in the future.”
Rx Kids
Berrien County Health Department
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Rx Kids is expanding despite recent cuts to program funding by Michigan House Republicans.

01/06/2026

"Everyone will have their opportunity to come up."
The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan
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The Kalamazoo City Commission also approved the 2026 budget and swore in a new city manager on Monday.

01/05/2026

If the community college approves a contract, Klint Pleasant will replace interim President Brent Brewer, who has faced criticism since his appointment in May.
Southwestern Michigan College
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If the Cass County community college approves a contract, Klint Pleasant will replace interim President Brent Brewer, who has faced criticism since his appointment in May.

01/04/2026

“We had heard that not all members will sleep throughout the night, and it can be a little loud at night, but they all just wanted to sleep. They had had a long day.”

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Story by: Jessi Phillips
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