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The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is expanding with a $3.1-million project — upgrading infrastructure, equipment, classroom space and its school commons.

Senior operations officer Monica Walker said the move follows a 20% increase in attendance, with over 100,000 people enjoying programming this year.

Family Health Center held its Back To School Bash on Friday at WMU’s Kanley Track (between Read Fieldhouse and Waldo Stadium) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Families enjoyed carnival rides, games, healthy food and school supply giveaways; free well-child checks were not available at the WMU site.

MLive is running a poll asking local fans to vote on the biggest high school football game of 2026, including Caledonia at Portage Northern on Aug.

27 — votes are accepted until 9 a.m. on Aug. 20.