The idea came to organizers last week, as frigid temperatures loomed in Monday's forecast.

Kalamazoo may get some very cold weather Monday and Tuesday.

A gambling case involving several NCAA basketball players and teams has made major headlines — and court filings allege one incident took place during a University at Buffalo vs. Western Michigan University basketball game.

The Portage City Council approved a special election petition on Tuesday. The move comes after the city signed a $29 million contract with Waste Management to be its sole garbage collector.

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Additionally, teach-in sessions will include discussion of women in the civil rights movement — including notable participants who have been overlooked — and restorative justice.

The State Budget Office was not able to say Tuesday exactly how much of the funds had been spent.

KRESA superintendent Dedrick Martin disputes the claim, saying it is the union that has caused delays in setting a hearing for the six Unfair Labor Practice complaints it has filed against the agency.

The housing development planned for downtown Kalamazoo received the grant in December.

Kalamazoo resident Chris Seck has driven past it quite a few times, intrigued as to what it could be.