Portage Local News – Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Daily Portage

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ WMU Haworth College of Business announced the largest gift in its history yesterday at 12:15 p.m. on its Kalamazoo campus; officials said the donation is a significant investment in business education + future opportunities. WWMT

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Nearly five inches of rain over three days have caused widespread flooding in West Michigan, with the Grand River near Grand Rapids expected to rise another 1.5 feet before cresting. More rain is forecast tonight through Friday morning—and the Portage River warning at Vicksburg has been cancelled. WWMT

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Northville holds a narrow lead in the Ultimate State Champion rankings with Detroit Country Day close behind, while local teams including Portage Central secure key finishes. The update (based on recent state tournaments in basketball, swimming, and winter sports) shows several schools competing for a third consecutive title. MLive

PORTAGE EVENTS

EVENTS

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PORTAGE REAL ESTATE

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PORTAGE JOB BOARD

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PORTAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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