Kalamazoo group works to preserve area adjacent to the Kleinstuck Preserve
The Stewards of Kleinstuck have launched a campaign to purchase undeveloped woodland next to the preserve.
Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with “tremendous” benefits
Health care visits conducted by phone or videoconference had slowly started to catch on in Michigan in recent years, but now they're the safest way for health care providers to meet with their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Land Conservancy and partners receive a $375,000 grant to keep forests healthy as climate changes
Two years. 40,000 trees. 500 acres of forest. $375,000. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and four regional partners have ambitious plans to improve lots of forest land.
The Blog: Finding new and old hobbies
Find out how bird watching and teaching literacy to first graders can ignite an old spark and lead to new pursuits.
The Kalamazoo Nature Center opens trails on limited basis
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis as the Nature Center operates at limited capacity for the safety of all.
Healthcare industry leans on telemedicine for routine care
The use of technology expands to allow doctors to ‘see’ stay-at-home patients. Various physician offices in the area, as well as Bronson Healthcare, say COVID-19 speeded up a gradual switch to telehealth.
Partnership makes $5,000 grants available to the smallest Kalamazoo businesses hit by COVID-19
The smallest businesses affected by the coronavirus shut down are the focus of the Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants. Businesses are now being invited to apply.
Youth support nonprofit in B.C. changes direction during pandemic to help wider community in need
RISE says its organization is about helping people in Battle Creek through traumatic times. Organizers say they saw a need in the community and we wanted to help. A food distribution program was the answer to that need.
Battle Creek has new way to connect with favorite local restaurants and those you haven’t tried yet
As restaurants struggle to stay in business, Battle Creek offers a new way to help them out.
KPL prepares to come back from COVID-19 shutdown. Reopening will be in four phases.
Kalamazoo Public Library works through what will make patrons feel safe and be safe when it reopens later this year.
