How to stay safe during political violence
Professional journalist groups give advice on preparing for and keeping safe during the inauguration next Wednesday.
Bronson opens up vaccine clinics for 65 and older
Bronson Healthcare’s four southwest Michigan hospitals are opening up access to the COVID vaccine for people over age 64.
1/14/21: Kalamazoo County COVID numbers dropping quickly
The county’s new infection and death numbers have declined significantly in just the past week. Meanwhile, several COVID measures that had been declining at the state level have leveled off. Vaccinations are still ramping up.
Grant program opens up for restaurant workers hurt by shutdown
A statewide grant program aims to help those who lost jobs in the hospitality industry.
Restaurant ban extended to February 1
Group fitness classes and non-contact sports can resume Saturday.
Michigan ramping up vaccination efforts
The state is focusing on getting more COVID vaccine out to more people as fast as possible and pushing back on allegations it’s not moving quickly enough.
1/13/21: 2,694 new COVID cases, 32 deaths
State infection rates seem to be declining, as are deaths. The same is true in Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo’s positivity rate dipped below 10%. Vaccinations are still moving slowly, but weekly numbers are increasing.
WMU sets up drive-thru COVID testing as students return to campus
The university aims to limit spread of the virus to avoid an ongoing outbreak like happened in the fall.
Restaurant ban may be extended
State health officials are weighing whether to postpone restaurant reopening to February 1.
2020 saw sharp rise in homicides amid pandemic
In Kalamazoo, gun crimes rose significantly despite despite the state shutdown and the coronavirus pandemic.
