State House passes bills to restrict COVID lawsuits
The state Senate will next consider the rules that would limit situations where a person who becomes infected can sue the business that infected them.
9/23/20: 705 new COVID cases, 12 deaths
Infections continue to rise in U.P. One new death in Kalamazoo.
Second round of federal unemployment money incoming
A second round of $900 payments to Michigan’s unemployed workers will likely be the last unless Congress approves more money.
WMU to close Gabel Natatorium amid COVID budget cuts
The university said the pool facility is just too costly to keep open.
Kalamazoo activist booted from police oversight board
Nathan Dannison was told by officials they didn’t think he could be impartial in reviewing police actions.
Kalamazoo clerk sets up office on campus to ease student voting
The office, set up in WMU’s Bernhard Center, aims to expedite registration and voting during a busy election.
9/22/20: 504 new COVID infections, 15 deaths
Students and tourism has led to a spike in cases in the U.P.
CDC: Trick-or-treating is high risk
The national health origanization has released guidance on how to handle Halloween this year. Regular trick-or-treating is out, but there are other activities that are safer.
Kalamazoo cancels holiday parade, Holly Jolly Trolley
The parade organizer says they are planning pandemic-friendly events to take their place.
State reports 28 COVID outbreaks at Michigan schools
The data also shows huge outbreaks at 20 colleges and universities.
