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As artificial intelligence and industrial-scale scam operations grow, online fraud is becoming harder to detect. Even those of us trained to pay attention to words can be caught off guard. In this personal account, a Second Wave journalist shares how one seemingly ordinary click nearly led to disaster — and what she learned about protecting herself.

Kalamazoo lost a beloved local icon this weekend. This tribute to the effervescent, generous, and unforgettable Lori Moore first appeared in Bonnie Jo Campbell’s Substack “What’s a Writer to Do?!” and is reprinted here with her permission.

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.

Lucinda Stinson, the new president of the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, aims to broaden the organization’s community outreach, increase its diversity and engage members more directly with people and neighborhoods in need.

Marissa Harrington, founder of Blue Horizon Real Estate, advocates for breaking down communication silos among Kalamazoo’s housing stakeholders to address systemic barriers to affordable homeownership.

Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?

Gull Meadow Farms is giving adults their turn at fall fun with the return of Adult Only Night on Oct. 1, featuring classic farm attractions, hard cider, food and games for guests 18 and older.

The annual Senior Expo brings more than 150 organizations together to connect older adults, caregivers and families with information, services and resources available throughout Kalamazoo County.

Unsung heroes staffing Michigan’s community mental health agencies make a real difference for Michiganders.

Three years after launching the Bearcat Advantage, Battle Creek Public Schools is seeing higher graduation rates and more students planning to attend four-year colleges, while the district works to make college more accessible.

The Edison Neighborhood Association’s Kalamazoo building is being renovated into a resilience hub with solar power, battery storage, a commercial kitchen, and upgraded community space to support residents during severe weather and throughout the year.

Milestone Senior Services’ annual Celebrate Aging Together Dance Party brought about 90 community members together to raise funds for aging-in-place programs and honor local leaders, volunteers, and advocates for older adults.