Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Neighbors have voiced concerns about garbage left behind after the homeless encampment was removed from Leona Avenue two months ago; city officials said the property owner will begin cleanup Tuesday and it is expected to take up to a week (neighbors worry about hazardous items like needles and wrappers).

Sturgis football broke its nearly three-year win drought after beating Battle Creek Pennfield 27-8 and snapping a 20-game losing streak on Thursday night.

The team now has a 1-1 record as it prepares to visit Edwardsburg next week.

Michigan football insiders are buzzing with excitement as coach Kyle Whittingham and rising stars Bryce Underwood and JJ Buchanan prepare the team to face Western Michigan tonight at 7:30 p.m. (NBC).

Sports beat writers predict Michigan will dominate Western Michigan in a season opener today at Michigan Stadium, with scores forecast from 34-10 to 38-17.

All eyes are on QB Bryce Underwood and WMU's running game as the teams prepare for the contest.

Nationally ranked GVSU football won 56-14 over West Texas A&M on Thursday at Lubbers Stadium — standout plays from quarterback Andrew Schuster and wide receiver Kellen Reed helped the team overcome an early fumble recovery to secure the home opener win.

After a shoulder injury in a recent loss, junior quarterback Owen Terpstra returned on Thursday night to lead Mona Shores to a 33-0 home win over Portage Northern; he completed 9-of-10 passes for 171 yards + scored three touchdowns, boosting the team’s confidence ahead of next week’s matchup.

Kalamazoo-area high school football fans can vote by Monday at 9 a.m. for Thursday night football hero of Week 2 as standout performances from players at multiple schools are highlighted + the winner will be named early next week.

Local high school teams rallied on Thursday night as Kalamazoo Central snapped a 20-game losing streak and new head coach TJ Smith earned his first win while standout performances from Portage Central and others set the stage for competitive contests next week.

Western Michigan University's Athletics Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026, inducting football players Corey Davis & Zach Terrell, basketball players Ben Reed & Brenda Goldner Seeley, and soccer player Lindsey Lee.