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Friday, August 30th, 2024
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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA is providing free towing services in Michigan for Labor Day weekend to ensure safety for impaired drivers. WWMT
- ➤ The Millennium Trail in Portage will be closed for bridge repairs from Tuesday until next Saturday, affecting local routes. WKZO
- ➤ In West Michigan, collaborative efforts by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, educators, and community members have led to a 55% decrease in gun-related incidents. WWMT
- ➤ Pure Barre Kalamazoo, destroyed by a May tornado, is set to reopen in a new location after members and employees survived by sheltering in a bathroom. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An armed intruder forced entry into a home in Oshtemo Township but escaped before police could apprehend him. WKZO
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NASCAR's 2025 schedule moves the Michigan International Speedway race to June, introduces Amazon Prime Video as a new TV partner, and cancels the Xfinity Series at MIS while bringing back the Craftsman Truck Series. MLive
- ➤ Western Michigan's football team strengthens its lineup with Power Five transfers, including former Oklahoma State running back Jaden Nixon, as they prepare for their 2024 season opener against Wisconsin. MLive
- ➤ Football Fever Week 1 highlights include a victory for Mattawan over Vicksburg with a score of 12-0 among other high school football game results. WWMT
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