Good morning, Portage.

The Community Health Center held its 27th annual Roof Sit fundraiser and raised $74,413 for abused and neglected children in the Kalamazoo area—short of its $90,000 goal.

Donations continue to be accepted and will be matched by a Victims of Crime Act grant to fund free treatment at the CHC's Children's Advocacy Center.

Robert Nizzardini was found guilty of second-degree murder, felony firearm, and domestic violence in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend Tami Sue Nickles on May 5—evidence showed she was shot from 4 to 5 feet away—and his sentencing is set for 9 a.m. on June 16.

A state report showed that 29% of primary roads in Kalamazoo County were in poor condition—645 miles were surveyed—with 35% rated fair and 36% good.

State leaders are debating a bill package that would allocate $2.2 billion from Corporate Income Tax revenue and $945 million from gas taxes for road repairs.

Nearly two weeks after the May 15 tornadoes, local crews in West Michigan including those in Portage are working long shifts to clear debris and offer free drop-off options — officials advise residents needing help to call public services.

Drivers in Kalamazoo County noticed the southbound US-131 ramp to westbound M-43 was closed Tuesday while MDOT crews worked to add a left-turn lane for eastbound traffic—part of a $7.8 million project that began March 31 and is set to reopen by June 10.

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services announced on May 27 that the Summer Electronic Benefit Program resumes, giving eligible low-income families $120 per child to use over June, July and August.

Families with existing EBT cards will receive the funds automatically while those without one will get a new pre-loaded card.

The Michigan Department of Transportation closed the U.S. 131 Exit 38B ramp onto West Main Street on May 27 and will reopen it on June 10 after adding a traffic light for two-way turns.

Drivers must use a detour via Exit 36 at Stadium Drive+the $10 million project will finish by the end of August and will widen West Main Street to improve traffic flow.