Access Kalamazoo – Sixteen Years After: The Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Recovery
In July 2010, an Enbridge pipeline rupture released nearly one million gallons of crude oil into the Kalamazoo River, becoming one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history. Immediately after the spill, benzene levels at some locations significantly…
Kalamazoo Township – Board of Trustees – April 13, 2026 Kalamazo Township Board of Trustees
The board appointed Donald Martin to fill a vacant Trustee position until the next election. The meeting included a presentation from the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, highlighting the county's road maintenance efforts and future plans for tree management. The board…
Access Kalamazoo – Kalamazoo County Ice Arena Study
Access Kalamazoo reporter Tobias briefly discusses the recent ice arena use study, conducted in response to the issue of declining ice facilities across Kalamazoo County. The video highlights segments from an interview conducted with Parchment Mayor Robert Britigan, who discussed…
Youth StoryLab – Acts 1 and 2
"Acts 1 and 2" is a local youth-produced documentary centered around a journey with immigration to the United States. It dives into the journey of an immigrant who came to America to support his family with resources and care. Explore…
Comstock Township – Planning Commission – April 9, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission addresses a proposal for a data center, and citizen comments regarding vacant land use restrictions. The commission reviews and amends conditions related to Soil Friends, a local business, and discusses a bylaw amendment concerning public comments from commissioners.…
Oshtemo Township – Planning Commission – April 9, 2026 Meeting
The Commission devotes the meeting to battery energy storage systems with expert presentations from University of Michigan Graham Institute of Sustainability, EGLE, and the Michigan Public Service Commission. They discussed zoning considerations, safety standards, and the potential impacts of BESS…
City of Kalamazoo – Zoning Board of Appeals – April 9, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals convenes to discuss a variance request by the Larry J. Bell Library Foundation. The project involves renovating the former Food Dance building into a library and gallery space. The board deliberates on…
All Stories Matter – The Koa Fund and Story
Marvinetta Woodley Penn engages with guests Gabriela and Dean Suarez-Starfeldt as they discuss the life and legacy of their daughter Koa. The conversation covers Koa's unique perspective on life, her tragic passing, and the establishment of the KOA Fund in…
City of Kalamazoo – April 9, 2026 Utility Policy Committee Meeting
The Committee reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects, including major pipe work in Richland and Comstock Townships. The committee also deliberated on the Stantec proposal for utility rate services, focusing on financial forecasts and cost of service analysis. The proposal is recommended…
City of Kalamazoo – April 8, 2026 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission elects new officers, with Mitchell Curtiss as chair, Roland Bissonette as vice chair, and Michelle Audette-Bauman as secretary. The commission reviews and approves two special use permits for transitional housing operated by Hope through Navigation, providing critical…
