Good morning, Portage.

Fox Motors completed its acquisition of Maple Hill Auto Group (at 5622 W.

Main St.) in Kalamazoo; the dealerships will operate as Fox Maple Hill, expanding the portfolio with Genesis, Volvo and Volkswagen brands. The local team continues under new leadership with VP Jerry Moore and GM Randi DeSantis.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is hosting a free guided educational hike at Pitcher Prairie today from 2 to 3 p.m. (located at 7000 N Westnedge Ave) to show how native wildflowers support pollinators as they prepare for cooler months.

On Aug. 13, 2026, the Michigan Secretary of State will host a Road to Recovery clinic at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kalamazoo where eligible drivers receive one-on-one help to understand license restoration requirements.

Attendees must bring payment, ID, birth certificate, and proof of residency.

Kalamazoo County health officials found West Nile Virus in a dead red-tailed hawk and urged residents to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing; testing will continue until mosquito counts drop (no human cases have been reported so far).

Michigan's top junior tennis players have gathered in Kalamazoo for the 82nd USTA Boys Nationals (Aug.

7-16) offering a wild card into the U.S. Open for the boys 18-and-under singles champion; six players will compete in the main draw while 13 alternates may earn a spot.

The Reeths-Puffer Rockets are set to start the 2026 season with eight returning offensive starters and six on defense (their home opener is scheduled for Aug.

27 against Greenville) as they aim to make the playoffs.

A preseason review of Michigan Division 1 and 2 high school running backs names standouts poised to impact the 2026 fall campaign with speed, strength, and playmaking ability.

The list highlights players from local schools with season openers starting Aug. 27.