All Stories Matter – Leilani Wells: From California to Kalamazoo (With More Than a few Stops In B…
Leilani Wells’ sense of wonder combined with the thrill of adventure tells a story that could easily become a best-selling novel which is later turned into a Netflix movie. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling abroad or exploring America in…
Crazy Talks with Carlotta – Pilot Episode: Ivy Rivera
"Crazy Talks with Carlotta" seeks to entertain viewers with funny conversations and stories, all while informing the world on the issues faces by individuals in Kalamazoo. Carlotta Elektra and Ivy Rivera are two young transgender women who have grown close…
Comstock Township – March 25, 2026 Downtown Development Authority Meeting
The board reviewed bids and awarded a maintenance contract to Mow Co for the town's gateways. After a closed session for member reviews, several board members submitted their resignations, which were accepted. Members Katje, Kouts, Kowalski, and Schippers as well…
City of Kalamazoo – Planning Commission – March 25, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed the appointment of three new members to replace outgoing ones, with recommendations moving to the city commission. The meeting also covered past and ongoing projects such as rezonings and special use permits for developments like the Speedway…
Charter Township of Comstock – March 24, 2026 Township Board Special Meeting
The Comstock Township Board held a special meeting to hold a hearing on a contentious ordinance potentially affecting Soil Friends, a local farm owned by Supervisor Ben Martin. The meeting covers into the legality of a local ordinance prohibiting township…
City of Kalamazoo – March 24, 2026 Natural Features Protection Review Board Meeting
The Board reviews the Youth Sports Complex project considering compliance with NFP standards, particularly focusing on the first phase involving woodland clearing. The project is examined for its impact on protected slopes and woodland standards, with conditions set for approval,…
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County – March 24, 2026 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting
During the Kalamazoo County Road Commission Meeting on March 24, 2026, the commission addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of the preliminary plan for the Maple Hill Drive extension in Oshtemo Township. A County Engineer provided updates and…
Comstock Township – Zoning Board of Appeals – March 24, 2026 Meeting
The board addressed a dimensional variance request for rebuilding a home in the R1-B district after it was damaged by a fallen tree. The board discussed the staff report confirming that setbacks met current standards and focused on the lot…
Oshtemo Township – Zoning Board of Appeals – March 24, 2026 Meeting
The Board considered the site plan review for Serenity Outdoors, a landscape contractor's business proposed on South Eighth Street. The plan was approved with conditions related to parking, fencing, and landscaping. Additionally, the board discussed a request for a zoning…
All Stories Matter – Jeanne Hess says “YES” to little nudges
Most Kalamazoo residents know Jeanne Hess as a coach, professor, Hall of Fame inductee and/or former Kalamazoo Vice Mayor and current city council member. "I had the honor and pleasure of getting to know Jeanne, the author of two books…
