Good morning, Portage.

Valley Family Church is hosting its tenth annual Love Week to provide free groceries, backpacks, diapers and other school supplies for families in West Michigan.

The event began Tuesday at the Vicksburg Farmers Market Pavilion and will continue today at Tyler Field in Paw Paw and on Thursday at Upjohn Park in Kalamazoo—featuring fun activities like inflatable games and face painting.

During the MiLEAP 'Ticket to Tuition' program, 10 Michigan students won $50,000 prizes and 40 others won $10,000 for completing FAFSA forms—prizes were announced statewide to boost college affordability.

Ramona Park Beach in Portage is temporarily closed because Monday’s water tests showed high E. coli levels (765.6 per 100 ml) that exceed safe limits; officials tested the water again Tuesday and will only reopen the beach when the new samples meet Michigan Water Quality Standards.

New analysis from Edmunds finds that more than one in four vehicle trade-ins now carry negative equity, leaving many car owners underwater on their auto loans.

Representatives from Maple Hill Auto Group and Edmunds experts said high interest rates and past dealership pricing during the pandemic add extra debt for borrowers — a burden that may lead to more expensive refinancing.

The Kalamazoo County sheriff's office revised its autism awareness sticker program after community feedback and now offers four designs—two with a rainbow colored infinity symbol instead of puzzle pieces.

The department also uses virtual reality training to help officers better interact with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Western MI Parade of Homes 2025

6 PM – 7 PM — Home Builders Association — Cost not specified — Experience inspiring home designs at the 35th Annual Parade of Homes.

BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Expo - VIP

9-10:30 a.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — VIP Admission $28.99 — Experience the largest collection of LEGO creations under one roof and meet professional artists.