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Local Churches Provide Shopping Shuttle Service to Combat Construction Difficulties
Rev. Dr. Moore of Mt. Zion Baptist Church discusses how three churches, his own, Galilee Baptist Church, and First United Baptist Church, have teamed up with the City of Kalamazoo to provide free shuttle service to businesses in the city's…
Diplomacy Begins in Kalamazoo – International Summit of Business, Government, and Nonprofit Leaders
Held annually in cities across the United States, "Diplomacy Begins Here" Summits bring together leaders from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to raise awareness of the value of international exchange programs. Watch this Amplify Kalamazoo story and see what…
Meeting Brief: July 18, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The Board began with the swearing in of its newest Trustee , Yvonne Payton. Helping Hands Wellness Center was celebrated as a valued School District Partner. This year the partnership provided health care resources like vaccinations, health care and counseling…
Restoration Takes Flight: How the Air Zoo Restored a Fighter Plane after 68 Years Submerged in Lake Michigan
The U.S. Navy used the Great Lakes as a safe place to conduct training during the height of World War II. One of the most challenging aspects of being a pilot was landing a fighter plane on the deck of…
Meeting Brief: July 16, 2024 Kalamazoo County Board
The Kalamazoo County Board reviews the 2023 audit and non-medical benefit enhancements from County employees. Watch this recap and tune into live gavel to gavel coverage of local government meetings on Public Media Network
Kalamazoo County Voters can Cast Early Ballots In-Person Beginning on Saturday, July 27
Early Voting sites will be open for 9 days beginning Saturday, July 27. Kalamazoo County voters can cast their ballot in-person at any one of 4 sites. Stay tuned to PMN for more election information or visit publicmedianet.org for candidate…
Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Appoints Juanita Yvonne Payton as Newest Trustee
The Board met on Thursday to interview 3 applicants for the Trustee position vacated by the June 13th resignation of Trustee Jermaine Jackson. After deliberating the board ultimately appointed Juanita Yvonne Payton. Payton is a former KPS teacher, principal, and…
