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Portage
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was shot over the weekend in Kalamazoo as officers arrived at 5:41 p.m. Sunday on Florence Street near Mabel Street and Drexel Place—they found a car struck by gunfire and took the injured 32-year-old passenger to hospital where she was treated and released while KDPS continues its investigation. WWMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices are 10 cents cheaper on average in Michigan since last week; Triple-A Michigan reported an average of $3.13 a gallon+Ann Arbor is the highest at $3.24 while Kalamazoo County is the lowest at $3.01. WKZO
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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.
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Stewardship Day
9:00 a.m. — Gourdneck State Game Area north-east parking lot — Free (Registration required) — Participate in invasive species removal and support local public lands in Portage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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