NowKalamazoo original story As Delta spreads in Michigan, some counties are more vulnerable than others
Delta is expected to be more contagious than other variants, but vaccines still keep it at bay.
NowKalamazoo original story Protesters against police violence hit with racism, but not tear gas
Nearly a year since George Floyd was killed and a new phase of protests against police violence began, much remains to be done, Kalamazoo protest organizers said.
Kalamazoo hospital to require employees get vaccinated
Ascension Borgess Hospital will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID and the flu by November.
8/2/21: COVID transmission rates have doubled in 2 weeks
The positivity rate is nearing 5% in Michigan. It’s near 7% in Kalamazoo.
Lawmakers move to take away governor’s emergency powers
Despite the fervor, the rule change would have no practical effect.
Kzoo to resume jury trials
16 months after it stopped seating juries, county courts are set to resume. A backlog of cases awaits them.
State announces first vaccine sweepstakes winners
Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled the first four winners of $50K daily drawings.
Vaccine lotto hasn’t led to rise in vaccinations
Health workers say there hasn’t been an uptick in people being vaccinated since Michigan’s vaccine sweepstakes was announced.
Thousands of vaccines on the verge of expiring
Once a hot commodity, COVID vaccines are now expiring on freezer shelves.
City leaders will get preview of police report before public
A review of police mishandling of protests last summer is coming to a close. City leaders will get to see the findings before members of the public.
Portage schools won’t require masks in the fall
The district plans to make masks optional for students despite state guidelines.
7/14/21: COVID case numbers rising
Hospitalizations reach new low. Positivity rates are creeping up.
