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.
Juneteenth now a national holiday
Kalamazoo groups plan events to celebrate the first official holiday.
6/18/21: State reports 172 new infections, 20 deaths
MI positivity rate continues to fall to new lows. In Kzoo, new cases are flat as positivity rises.
COVID restrictions could end sooner than expected
The governor has hinted that she might eliminate remaining COVID restrictions as soon as this weekend.
Michigan sees no holiday COVID spike
Two weeks after Memorial Day weekend there has been no surge in COVID infections.
6/17/21: 60% of Kzoo partially vaccinated
New COVID variant found in southwest Michigan. Kzoo positivity rate drops below state level.
Governor, lawmakers may have deal on child care
Proposals would help fund daycare while making it easier for providers.
Free meals for students to continue this summer
Kalamazoo schools will provide breakfasts and lunches daily at six sites throughout the district.
6/16/21: Half of Michigan fully vaccinated
New infections in Kzoo have been in single digits for a week straight.
MI redistricting commission hears from citizens
The commission is in charge of drawing new electoral district lines. But the new process may be a difficult one.
Governor floats $300/wk support for people who go back to work
The proposed plan would continue federal unemployment aid for those who return to their old jobs.
