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.
NowKalamazoo original story One year of pandemic
A year ago, the first cases of COVID were discovered in Michigan. News from the state paints a picture of panic in the early days.
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for kids
Shots for children ages 12 to 15 could begin as soon as Thursday.
5/11/21: Deaths flat as new infections plummet
Kalamazoo falls below 11% positivity. The state is now under 9% positivity.
Kalamazoo halts jury trials until August
9th Circuit Court says in-person jury trials are just too dangerous during spring surge of COVID.
Vaccine reassessment puts Michigan near 55%
Health officials added thousands of out-of-state vaccinations, boosting the state’s vaccination numbers.
Infant mortality up in Kzoo
Even as infant mortality rates fell dramatically throughout the state, Kalamazoo’s rose.
COVID summer camp: Is it safe?
The CDC issues guidelines for sending kids away this summer.
5/10/21: State sees lowest day of infections in nearly two months
All COVID metrics are on the decline – including daily deaths.
An old hotel and a hope for the unhoused
A group is raising money to renovate an old Kalamazoo hotel into housing for the unhoused.
KPS plans in-person graduations
The ceremonies will be outdoors and masked.
Walk-in vaccinations at CVS, Rite-Aid
Two pharmacy chains have moved to on-demand COVID vaccinations.
