Tag Archives: Kalamazoo
State to collect Battle Creek input on how Enbridge oil spill affected residents health
Workers from Enbridge Energy skim oil off the surface of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured in Marshall on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. / ANDRE J. JACKSON/Detroit Free … Continue reading
Joe Harris renamed Benton Harbor emergency manager after Supreme Court ruling
The move comes after Harris recently told the Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive he was being forced out of office by political adversaries in Southwest Michigan, and the Department of Treasury was already interviewing other candidates for the position.
Potential GOP vice president candidate Tim Pawlenty in Portage to stump for Mitt Romney and benefits of his economic policy to middle class
“It’s difficult to be middle class if you don’t have a job,” Pawlenty said to reporters at the Kalamazoo County Victory Center in Portage. “Jobs are the pathway to restoring the middle class to the country.”
From the comments: #NoseHillGentlemen Twitter flap involving Kalamazoo officer draws response from local posters, Canadians
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#NoseHillGentlemen: Kalamazoo police officer bashed by Canadians on Twitter
The police officer and his wife were approached by menacing strangers while on vacation in Calgary, Canada.
Rep. Fred Upton answers conservative challenger in 6th District
In western Michigan's 6th District, veteran Rep. Fred Upton of St. Joseph won a rematch over Jack Hoogendyk, a former state representative from Kalamazoo County whom Upton handily defeated two … Continue reading
Missing mans body recovered in Indian Lake
Authorities say an autopsy is planned on the body of a 42-year-old man recovered by divers from a lake in West Michigan.The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office began looking for Anthony Francis … Continue reading
Missing mans body recovered in Indian Lake
Authorities say an autopsy is planned on the body of a 42-year-old man recovered by divers from a lake in West Michigan.The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office began looking for Anthony Francis … Continue reading
Jimmy John’s choking victim was hungry, not daring, Kalamazoo store manager says
Contrary to police reports, there was no dare, the Jimmy John’s store manager believes, that led to a choking incident that nearly cost the 22-year-old employee his life.
Officer saves choking man in Kalamazoo after near-deadly dare
Kalamazoo— Authorities say a public safety officer in southwestern Michigan saved a choking sandwich shop employee who tried to swallow six pieces of Italian meat in a dare with a co-worker. Continue reading
Police: 2 injured in crash in Kalamazoo after gin theft
Kalamazoo— Authorities say a group of people swiped three half-gallon bottles of gin from a store and then crashed a vehicle into a tree, injuring two passengers. Continue reading
Enbridge pipeline spills in Wisconsin, nearly 2 years after Kalamazoo River oil spill
“Enbridge is treating this situation as a top priority,” Richard Adams, vice president, U.S. operations, told the Journal in a statement late Friday. “We are bringing all necessary resources to bear. Our immediate focus is on keeping our workers and th… Continue reading
Michigan man accused of storing hazardous chemicals faces charges in Kalamazoo County
A Kalamazoo County judge has reinstated a criminal case against a man accused … Continue reading
Western Michigan OKs 3.9 percent tuition increase
Trustees at the Kalamazoo school approved the increase Wednesday. The school says instate freshmen and sophomores will pay $9,982 in tuition and mandatory fees in 2012-13. That’s up $376 from the current academic year. Continue reading
Environmental groups raise fears of tar sands oil on 2nd anniversary of Kalamazoo River spill
Environmental groups are raising concerns about transporting tar sands oil in underground pipelines on the second anniversary of a spill that polluted … Continue reading
Group criticizes Enbridge’s safety record
An environmental group says the company whose ruptured pipeline dumped 800,000 gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River has a long history of spills. Continue reading
Report slams Enbridge Energys history of oil spills
Workers from Enbridge Energy skim oil off the surface of the Kalamazoo River after a pipeline ruptured in Marshall on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. / ANDRE J. JACKSON/Detroit Free … Continue reading
Kalamazoo billionaire writes $750K check to pro-Obama Super PAC
Kalamazoo billionaire Jon Stryker gave $750,000 last month to the Super PAC supporting President Barack Obama’s re-election.
East Lansing wins $6.2M federal grant for new multi-modal transit station
The $6.2 million award is part of nearly $47 million in grants for six other transportation projects in Michigan, including upgrades in Kalamazoo, Jackson and Battle Creek.
House explodes, burns, collapses in Kalamazoo
Authorities in western Michigan say they’re seeking the cause of an explosion that leveled a two-story home. Continue reading
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after colliding with car in Kalamazoo
The man was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries, Kalamazoo Public Safety Lt. Chris Franks said.
Mick McCabe In Thomas Albion gets coach who can put heart into program
Kalamazoo Central's nickname is the Maroon Giants, but when it came to boys basketball it had been the Maroon Giant Underachievers.Even with Derek Jeter — yes, that Derek Jeter — and later … Continue reading
Western Michigan University gets grant for migrant workers program
Kalamazoo— Western Michigan University has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to support first-year undergraduate students who are migrant or seasonal farm workers or the children of such workers. Continue reading
Enbridge Energy officials respond to ‘We are the Kalamazoo’ oil spill protest at Capitol
The company is in the process of replacing 75 miles of pipeline in Michigan and Indiana, and is awaiting approval for the remaining 210 miles in Michigan and Indiana.
Protestors create ‘human oil spill’ to remember Kalamazoo River disaster, object to Enbridge pipeline plans
The event was the first in a series of protests scheduled in ten other states to oppose the use and expansion of pipelines to pump diluted bitumen throughout the country.
One man burned in Lansing house fire
One man suffered burns from a house fire that broke out shortly before 6 a.m. today at a home at 721 Leslie Street, south of Kalamazoo Street, in Lansing. Continue reading
Police seek help to indentifying woman’s body found in Kalamazoo River
Kalamazoo’s public safety department is asking for help in identifying the remains of a woman … Continue reading
Upton receives endorsement from U.S., Michigan and Kalamazoo chambers of commerce
In an announcement at the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, leaders touted his record of supporting domestic oil production and transportation improvements. Continue reading
Mick McCabe In Thomas Albion gets coach who can put heart into program
Kalamazoo Central's nickname is the Maroon Giants, but when it came to boys basketball it had been the Maroon Giant Underachievers.Even with Derek Jeter — yes, that Derek Jeter — and later … Continue reading
Schools of Choice law reshaping Kalamazoo-area enrollment; 1 in 9 students attend public school outside their home district
Sixteen years after Michigan implemented Schools of Choice, the law has had a profound impact on regional enrollment patterns, creating school winners or losers as parents vote with their feet.