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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s will open its first Kalamazoo-area location in Portage on Feb. 17 at 6005 S. Westnedge Ave, hiring 135 people to join the team (the project faced delays after local rezoning disputes). MLive
- ➤ Due to extreme winter weather, auto body shops in Portage are busy fixing vehicles damaged by crashes; repairs cost up to $20,000 and usually take two to three weeks — experts advise drivers to get professional evaluations to keep modern car systems working properly. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KConnect was recognized nationally by StriveTogether for improving education in Kent County, helping nearly 700 more students graduate each year and increasing diverse educator pipelines by 30-35 percent. The organization will launch new initiatives to boost economic mobility. MLive
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