Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County, with support from Kalamazoo and Portage cities, plans to convert a Holiday Inn Express into a shelter for families experiencing homelessness by the end of 2024, aiming to provide over 60 units with support services. WWMT
- ➤ The Salvation Army in West Michigan initiates its 'Share the Warmth' coat drive, collecting winter clothing to support residents through the cold season. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 67-year-old hunter was safely rescued from Gourdneck State Game Area in Michigan using drone technology after becoming disoriented. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Portage Department of Public Safety is investigating a suspicious death after a woman's body was found in a vacant office building, with preliminary findings suggesting the body had been moved. WWMT
- ➤ Caleb Watson was acquitted of five felony charges related to a 2013 case at Western Michigan University after a jury deliberation. WWMT
- ➤ A Schoolcraft man was charged with murder and felony firearms after a fatal shooting of his neighbor following a dispute. WKZO
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The K-Wings minor league hockey team celebrates its 50th anniversary by unveiling a Wall of Honor with 50 players, five coaches, and five builders, and will host Legacy Night featuring a jersey auction to benefit the American Legion. WWMT
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