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Kathy Jennings

Kathy Jennings is the Executive Editor for Issue Media group. She is the founding Managing Editor of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave and a freelance writer and editor.

Kathy's Latest Articles

Threat to democracy in Myanmar catalyst for Battle Creek protest supporting those challenging coup

Protests in Myanmar continue to grow as opposition to the military takeover of the government increases. In Battle Creek, the Burmese population showed its support for the protests over the weekend. 

Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s top stories of 2020

Second Wave reporters, correspondents, and photographers were as busy as they could be during 2020. We're grateful that you read and shared Second Wave stories (readership is up nearly 35 percent when compared to the previous year). We hope you will let us know what you want to read about in 2021.

Kalamazoo to say goodbye to poet and motivational speaker, Kirk Latimer, in Sunday memorial

One half of Kinetic Affect. The co-founder of Speak It Forward. A best friend. Father to Ethan. A man who listened. An inspiration to many. Kalamazoo will say goodbye this weekend.

Portage Creek in Vicksburg found to be home to mussel that is in danger of becoming extinct

An $80 million redevelopment project has uncovered a previously unknown population of snuffbox mussels at The Mill at Vicksburg.

Two new tenants bring Midlink Business Park in Comstock Township to full occupancy

Since it’s been open for business, Midlink Business Park in Comstock Township has completed in excess of three million square feet of short- and long-term leases.

Statements on gun violence in Kalamazoo from mayor and vice mayor

City officials speak to the gun violence occurring in Kalamazoo.

Traffic calming chicanes presented to Kalamazoo residents in North Side event

A pilot program in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood will help the city decide if chicanes can calm traffic there and citywide.

Brad Loomis
Neighborhood restaurant, Station 702, closes even though it came through COVID-19 successfully

At the intersection of the Douglas, Northside, and Stuart neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, Station 702 has grown over the past six years. Now it's owner says he's moving on.

Lanna Lewis
Kalamazoo’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation process builds resources for changemakers

Kalamazoo is one of 14 sites in the nation where Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation work is ongoing. In these times of mass demonstrations in support of social justice and widespread calls for significant cultural change, TRHT is ready to support those leading the efforts.

Downtown Kalamazoo windows go from bleak to moving with a message from local artists

Boarded up downtown Kalamazoo businesses and Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership invite local artists to use creativity to convey a message to the community.

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