Western Michigan University President Russ Kavalhuna recognized three recipients of a scholarship for first-generation students. One is an electrical engineering student from Burma.

Through events like Thursday's benefit concert for students in El Salvador, the group raises money for charitable causes while fostering artistic community.

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Until now, only students who attended Kalamazoo Public Schools from kindergarten to graduation qualified for 100% tuition coverage from the scholarship.

Strong winds and heavy rain barreled through the Allegan County city Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The city of Kalamazoo also saw some flooding.

A review by Gordon Bolar

As migratory birds pass through Michigan, internet tools have made them easier than ever to track.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer came to Kalamazoo today, visiting the city to break ground on an affordable housing project for people impacted by drug addiction.

In a statement released Monday afternoon, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said the incident arose from a "verbal dispute" that escalated at a private event.

Physicians, counselors and other providers in Michigan may be eligible for a state student loan repayment program if they begin to offer or expand on their existing substance use disorder treatment programs.