Good morning, Portage.

M-96 was closed on Tuesday morning between 38th Street and G Avenue due to downed powerlines from strong winds, leaving 344 Consumers Energy customers without power + officials expected restoration later Wednesday.

Loy Norrix student Charisma Edwards received a $40k scholarship from College Board's BigFuture program Tuesday in Kalamazoo in front of family, classmates, and administrators, joining over 30,000 nationwide who earned the award since 2019.

Strong winds on Monday knocked out power for over 83,000 customers, leaving about 46,000 still without power Tuesday as Consumers Energy crews work in Calhoun & Kalamazoo counties to restore service by midnight.

Construction to extend the primary runway at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport started Monday with a $14 million FAA grant, and work will continue through this fall; the new 450 ft extension will give pilots additional safety margins for flights.

On Tuesday, April 28, Gov. Whitmer signed a bill to name a section of US-131 between I-94 and Parkview Avenue after fallen Kalamazoo airman Master Sergeant Gregory T.

Kuhse, honoring his service in Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

Voters can cast ballots to choose Michigan Division 1-2’s best corner infielder as the poll runs until Tuesday, May 5, and local candidate Austin Keene (Portage Northern) is among the featured players from across the state.