Celebrating Community – Black History Month
February marks Black History Month. Public Media Network is continuing with our Celebrating Community series highlighting diversity in Greater Kalamazoo. Thank you to the Black Arts and Cultural Center for partnering with us on this project and thank you to…
City of Kalamazoo – Civil Rights Board – February 4, 2026 Meeting
Significant discussion occurred around improving community participation in subcommittees, particularly regarding meeting times and member participation. The board also addressed feedback from community members concerning tenant rights initiatives and the importance of inclusive practices in their operations. Public comments highlighted…
Special Presentation – Precision and Freedom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGOuO1wq94E “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…
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…
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…
