by Kim Viers | Mar 13, 2025 | Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University’s student-run radio station, 89.1 WIDR FM, was named the Best College/University Station (more than 10,000 students) at the 85th annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) awards. WIDR was also selected as the top honor winner of the...
by Kim Viers | Mar 4, 2025 | Kalamazoo
Etienne LeSuer’s journey from Kalamazoo to the NFL is a testament to the power of education, opportunity, and hard work. As a Higher Promise student, Etienne pursued his passion for sports and marketing, gaining hands-on experience at Western Michigan University, the...
by Kim Viers | Feb 27, 2025 | Berrien
A fundraising campaign to turn the site of a former school building into a park has begun in the city of Niles. The Ferry Street School was built in 1867 and was used for various purposes until it burned down in 2023. The original facade of the school will serve as an...
by Kim Viers | Feb 13, 2025 | Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo’s new Rx Kids program—available to all expectant parents and babies born after Feb. 1, 2025—will open for enrollment this week. The first-of-its-kind program for Kalamazoo offers a no-strings-attached cash payment of $1,500 mid-pregnancy and $500 each month...
by Kim Viers | Feb 12, 2025 | St. Joseph
At Farrand Hall, the focus is on good food and good company. Unlike a traditional restaurant, everyone who comes is served the same meal and sits together at a large 40 top table. Guest chefs are scheduled for every Saturday from May through October.
