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Also on today's calendar: Dynamic Bird Diversity of Sarett Nature Center and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Kalamazoo non-profits by government grant share of revenue in 2024 (kalamazootimes.com) — Nonprofits based in Kalamazoo that rely heavily on government grants are ranked by how much of their 2024 revenue comes from those funds, with Community Outreach And Prevention Network leading the list. Several housing and neighborhood organizations, including Kalamazoo Alternative Housing and Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, show especially high dependence on public dollars, offering a snapshot of how local services are financed.
2. Consumers Energy to upgrade power lines in Kalamazoo County, affecting 1,500 customers (arcwestmichigan.com) — About 1,500 Consumers Energy customers in Kalamazoo County, especially around Scotts and Pavilion Township, should prepare for overnight electrical work from 10 p.m. Sept. 16 to as late as 6 a.m. Sept. 17. The project, centered on lines fed by the Pickerel substation, aims to strengthen the grid, with Sept. 17 as a backup date if needed.
3. Second suspect arrested in 2023 Kalamazoo murder (wkzo.com) — Kalamazoo residents are seeing progress in a 2023 homicide case, as a second suspect has now been arrested and arraigned in connection with the fatal shooting on Hays Park Avenue. One man faces multiple felony charges, including felony murder, while another suspect was previously sentenced to 18 to 30 years for an armed robbery tied to the incident.
4. Brett Bailey's Greatest Aviation Asset May Be Curiosity (wmich.edu) — Kalamazoo native and Loy Norrix graduate Brett Bailey has returned home to recruit future pilots and aviation professionals for Western Michigan University's College of Aviation. Drawing on years in air‑show operations, ground‑handling work, and multiple WMU degrees, he now runs summer camps, travels to events, and mentors students while raising his family and restoring a classic Starduster biplane.
5. Drivers in Kalamazoo County see lowest midgrade gas at $4.09 in week ending Sept. 5 (kalamazootimes.com) — If you're filling up in Kalamazoo County, midgrade gas recently dipped as low as $4.09 per gallon at one station, with a countywide average of $4.69. The report compares local prices with statewide trends and explains how global oil markets and refinery outages have pushed 2026 fuel costs higher.
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