Portage Local News – Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Daily Portage

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.

FINANCE NEWS

➤ The multistate Powerball drawing offers a $1.6 billion jackpot tonight after no ticket matched Saturday’s numbers, making it the fourth-largest jackpot in history. Two Michigan tickets matched five white balls on Saturday and will each win $1 million. WKZO

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Kalamazoo County will use $66,000 in ARPA dollars to temporarily restore housing vouchers (helping 53 families) after a federal cut; local officials including Chair Jen Strebs and Mayor Dave Anderson are working with agencies to secure long-term funding. WKZO
➤ Officials from the U.S. Postal Service warn local residents to avoid unsolicited text messages claiming a missed package (these messages may be fake and lead to financial loss) this holiday season; residents are advised to report such texts rather than click any links. MLive

PORTAGE EVENTS

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PORTAGE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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PORTAGE JOB BOARD

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PORTAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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