Classical 24 on Classical WMUK
WEBThroughout the week on Classical WMUK. A nationally syndicated classical music service, Classical 24 provides great music throughout the week. Hosts include Julie Amacher, Scott Bankenship, Bob Christiansen, Jeff Esworthy, Ward Jacobson, Valerie Kahler, Mindy Ratner, Elena See and John Zech. A nationally syndicated classical music service ...
DNR detects viral deer disease in Southwest Michigan earlier
WEBAug 29, 2024 · The Michigan DNR announced last week that it detected a viral disease among St. Joseph County’s deer population. The fly-borne disease is called Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. While people cannot contract it, the virus is often fatal for deer. The DNR confirmed the case in late July. That's a month or two early according to …
2024 Primary Election Results - WMUK
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Huizenga defeated Brendan Muir with about 71% of the vote for the Republican nomination in the Fourth District. It includes Allegan and Van Buren Counties as well parts of Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien and Ottawa Counties. Attorney Jessica Swartz was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. State House.
Voters approve veterans millage for Kalamazoo County, ranked
WEBNov 8, 2023 · The mayors of Kalamazoo and Portage both won new two year terms on Tuesday. Kalamazoo voters embraced ranked-choice voting in Tuesday's election. 6,486 people voted in favor of the proposal, fewer than 2,700 people voted against. It’s not clear when the city can actually start using that system …
Frankfort man faces charges for ‘illegal diversion’ of ... - WMUK
WEBMay 27, 2023 · After a nine month investigation, a Michigan resident faces federal charges for illegally diverting the Platte River of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Last August, the National Park Service stumbled on a surprise: a new river channel at the mouth of the Platte had appeared, seemingly overnight. Now, Andrew Howard, a …
A new exhibit explores the 165-year history of the Kalamazoo ...
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · The Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital turns 165 this year. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is marking the anniversary with an in-depth exhibit that focuses on the hospital’s achievements.. The display includes photographs, hospital records and a documentary on the institution, according to Julie Bunke, the museum's interactive experiences and exhibits manager.
Michigan HOAs can't stop residents from going solar under a new …
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the law on Monday and for one Portage resident, it’s a turning point in a nearly four-year-long quest. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act into law on Monday. The new law nullifies homeowner association bans on solar panels along …
Interview: Kalamazoo Defender's Director Previews Community
WEBAug 13, 2020 · Kalamazoo Defender Executive Director Joshua Hilgart says they’ve learned a lot in that year. That includes that roughly more than 60 percent of the 5,000 low-income criminal defendants it served are battling other issues, such as unstable housing, mental illness, joblessness and addiction. Hilgart tells us more in an interview that aired today.
Exclusive “Heartbreak Hotel” musical comes to the Barn Theatre
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Luke Ragotzy, who starred in “Million Dollar Quartet” in 2023 at the Barn Theatre, will again fill the blue suede shoes of Elvis Presley in “Heartbreak Hotel,” a new musical biography of the legendary performer.It also stars Altamiece Cooper as a record shop owner who introduces the young Elvis to popular music in the Black community.
Kalamazoo closes roads as steady rain causes flooding - WMUK
WEBJul 10, 2024 · At one rate or another, two to four inches of rain fell on the Kalamazoo area from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning at 6:00 am, according to the National Weather Service. The rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl has caused floods including in downtown Kalamazoo. As another one …