Last night, the South Haven City Council got to meet the lakeshore town's new chief lifeguard, a little more than a month before the program relaunches after more than two decades.

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No charges in crash that killed longtime Hamilton fire chief No criminal charges will be filed in a December crash that killed the longtime Hamilton fire chief.

From Monday: No criminal charges will be filed in a December crash that killed longtime Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink, deputies say.
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Volunteer crews to run chainsaws in Otsego-Plainwell area this week Nonprofit crews made up of military veterans and first responders will be in the Otsego and Plainwell areas this week to help clean up after two tornadoes swept through last week.

ICYMI: Vets and first responder volunteers with Team Rubicon are coming to Otsego/Plainwell to help after last week's tornado.

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WMU student’s translation tool wins major backing The Western Michigan University student behind an AI-powered translation app has won $75,000 to continue the endeavor.

A $100,000 is helping a WMU graduate student bridge the language gap between doctors and patients with a new translation device.
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Taking the reins: WMU president puts investment portfolio in student’s hands Western Michigan University is taking the idea of investing in students’ futures to a whole new level. The university president is putting the management of his own investment portfolio into the ha…

The president of Western Michigan University is putting the management of his own investment portfolio in the hands of a student as part of a new experience-based learning program.
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Kalamazoo Promise upgrades scholarships for community college students across Michigan Kalamazoo Promise is making an update to one of its scholarships for students in community college across Michigan.

In an upgrade to the Kalamazoo Promise, more than 30 community colleges across the state are eligible for up to 100% coverage of in-state tuition, along with mandatory fees.
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$22 million recovery housing project breaks ground in Kalamazoo An affordable housing project in Kalamazoo geared at helping people through their addiction recovery journey is another step closer to reality. Tuesday’s groundbreaking has been eight years i…

A $22 million housing project, eight years in the making, broke ground this week. The campus aims to provide wrap-around services to help people in addiction recovery.
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State of emergency declared in Muskegon, Kalamazoo counties amid flooding Kent County drivers should watch for more road closures as the Grand River is expected to crest Monday.

On Friday, the City of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo County announced a state of emergency over flooding concerns after days of rain. Sandbag stations have been set up. www.woodtv.com/news/grand-r...

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A major recovery housing project breaks ground. Also, the county and city have declared a state of emergency for flooding concerns. Here are some of the WOOD TV stories you might have missed in this weekend's rundown.

Otsego and Plainwell are cleaning up following a tornado that touched down near the area. The National Weather Service categorized it as an EF1.
As crews work to restore power, resources are available for those in need of help:
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My power was out this morning when I left for work. Does this mean MREs for dinner?

Nothing bruises the ego more than getting confused for another reporter with a mustache. Is it Friday yet? 😅

Deputies: Man facing felony charges after attack near Paw Paw A 31-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after assaulting a man, damaging property and resisting police over a two-day span near Paw Paw.

A 31-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after assaulting a man, damaging property & resisting police near Paw Paw. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, a 30-year-old man was hit with a “blunt object” and sprayed with bear repellent.
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Man shows up at Battle Creek police station after being stabbed; no suspects A man was hospitalized after police say he was stabbed in Battle Creek early Monday.

Police say a 38-year-old man showed up at the Battle Creek Police Department with stab wounds early Monday morning. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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The Brief: Michigan and the war in Iran On this month’s episode of The Brief, host Josh Sanchez breaks down initial Michigan lawmaker reaction to the opening strikes in the U.S. war with Iran.

Coast Guard Station Small Holland is now with Park Township. Also, a cyberattack shut down Styker for a couple of days.
In case you missed it, Episode 3? of my show is up on WOOD TV.
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2 hurt, 1 in custody after Kalamazoo shooting, police say Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were called to the scene of a shooting Sunday afternoon.

Two men are hurt with non-life threatening injuries after a shooting in Kalamazoo this afternoon. Police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested.

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Work is already underway at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center after a recent federal funding boost.
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Ethan Benard in Allegan has gained more than 1.8 million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, where he documents every part of his weight loss journey. My friend Tessa Kresch got to hear Ethan's story.
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A Comstock Public School eighth grader is heading to Washington, D.C. after submitting his study help app to a national app challenge.

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Some $17 million will go to support “experience-driven learning” at the Haworth College of Business at WMU , including financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship programs

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The People’s Food Co-op of Kalamazoo will no longer run the city farmers market. It comes as the last months have been marked by board resignations and staffing changes.
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A suspect has been identified in a Kalamazoo hit-and-run that left a man dead in March, police say. However, they have yet to be arrested.

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A federal grant worth $1,250,000 to cover part of the costs for 10 new officers has been pulled from the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting agenda for a second time. Protesters share concerns over grant conditions regarding immigration information.

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Good morning Kalamazoo ☕️ A major policing grant sparks protest. Also; WMU’s College of Business gets its largest gift. Check out the stories you might have missed in this weekend rundown.

My fiancée showing me her wedding inspiration Pinterest board.

Live updates: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, concluding NASA moon mission Follow live coverage of NASA's Artemis II mission splashdown. Get the latest news and see what time to watch as astronauts return from the record-breaking moon mission.

BREAKING: NASA astronauts splash down off the coast of San Diego, capping historic mission.

The Artemis crew is back!

If you’re a fan of all things tv, movie and pop culture, Kalamazoo is the place to be!

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Food co-op loses Kalamazoo Farmers Market bid amid leadership shakeup For the first time in 13 years, the Kalamazoo Farmers Market will not be operated by the People’s Food Co-op of Kalamazoo this summer.

In a statement, an attorney for the co-op board says the PFC is "disappointed" by the decision. They also believe the decision was influenced in part by "incomplete or one-sided accounts presented by a limited group of dissatisfied individuals."
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Live updates: Trump pulls back on Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to terms President Donald Trump says he’s pulling back on his threats to widen attacks on Iran — subject to Iran being ready for a two-week ceasefire and to reopen Strait of Hormuz.

BREAKING: President Trump says he would agree to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
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