Kalamazoo County – Board of Commissioners – February 3, 2026 Meeting
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners convenes for their regular business meeting on February 3, 2026. The meeting begins with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call. They proceed to approve proclamations and communications, including a…
Kalamazoo County – Committee of the Whole – February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
In the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on February 3, 2026, the Board discusses various public initiatives. Jared Vander Wheel from the Kalamazoo County Public Arts Commission presents on public art projects, including a…
Amplify Kalamazoo Special Presentation – Precision and Freedom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yn4QtCJ2ek “Precision and Freedom” documents how artist Elaine Unzicker handcrafts chainmail dresses, and how the dresses became the foundation of a striking performance at the YWCA Kalamazoo’s 140th Anniversary Gala. Unzicker, who earned her Master of Fine Arts in jewelry…
Comstock Township – Township Board – February 2, 2026 Meeting
The Comstock Township Board convened to discuss several issues, including the proposal for a new fire station and the associated bond issuance. Chief Beauchamp and the finance director address concerns about the need for a new station and how the…
Kalamazoo City Commission – February 2, 2026 Business Meeting
During the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting on February 2, 2026, commissioners discussed the potential establishment of a new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) at the southwest corner of Vine Street and Burdick Street. The meeting included a public hearing on this…
Kalamazoo City Commission – February 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on Monday, February 2, 2026, addressed community initiatives and development strategies. Public comments highlighted the Edison Initiatives' efforts to transform the Edison neighborhood through homeownership programs for underrepresented families. The…
Neighborhood Narratives – Michael Wilder: My Solution Story
In 'Peace During War: A Story of Redemption', Michael, a former gang member from the south side of Chicago recounts his journey from the crack epidemic of the 1980s to becoming a mentor. After turning his life around and earning…
Kalamazoo & You – KDPS Year End Review
In this episode of Kalamazoo & You, Communications Manager for the City of Kalamazoo, Michael Smith, sits down with Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief David Boysen to discuss the 2025 year end crime statistics and other various topics regarding…
Comstock Township – January 28, 2026 Downtown Development Authority Meeting
Board members gathered Wednesday, January 28, to discuss DDA administrative items and strategic planning. The Authority reviewed the DDA budget, which includes recent expenditures and upcoming projects. The board highlights the importance of beautification and maintenance, while also considering new…
Connecting Communities – Reintroducing Fire to the Landscape: Michigan Prescribed Fire Council
Another twist on conservation - helping the ecosystem in unexpected ways. Over the last several years, fires have burned through Canada, California, and Colorado, causing massive destruction. However, burning can be a medicine for our land that prevents disastrous wildfires,…
