Kalamazoo

Today, we talk to Kalamazoo-born, contemporary artist Titus Kaphar about his semi-autobiographical film, Exhibiting Forgiveness.

In today’s episode, a company that created a lamppost with built in EV chargers. Then, a conversation with a Kalamazoo-born contemporary artist about their new film. Lastly, how an African American network is serving the community through quilting education.

In today’s episode, a look into Michigan’s birth control access project taking place this month. Then, a discussion on the stockpiling of Plan B. Also, a mother of eight talks about her new cookbook. Lastly, how a tornado impacted a local election, and more information about cyanobacteria in the lakes.

Today, Kalamazoo’s community partners come together to boost child welfare with a cash prescription. Also, a new buddy comedy in which an improv theater becomes roommates with a craft brewpub…. And hijinks ensue. We’ll meet the founders of "hear.say brewing + theater", the new spot in Southeast Michigan.

A man fled from Kalamazoo officers after they told him he was being detained. He was convicted of fleeing and resisting police. The question was whether the officers should have chased him in the first place.

Three Michigan cities won federal funds to support more sustainable transportation.

The City of Kalamazoo is proposing a $51 million plan to combine and upgrade two water treatment stations to better filter PFAS.

At least one emergency room has transferred a major heart attack patient to another health system, while others have canceled elective surgeries, according to staff.

Details about the aftermath in Southwest Michigan. At least 11 tornadoes touched down in the region last night. Then, the story of an acclaimed culinary program changes lives from within the walls of Michigan’s Lakeland Correctional Facility. Plus, the young designers bringing fresh ideas to the fashion industry at the College for Creative Studies.

A painting by Kalamazoo-born artist Titus Kaphar on display Grosse Pointe North High School. Some find it inspiring, while others are more dismayed by its meaning.