Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🚧 Accidents
Fire crews in Portage responded to a bathroom ceiling fan fire on Barrington Drive near Garden Lane Sunday night, extinguishing the blaze in 10 minutes and causing about $40,000 in damage that displaced one resident though no one was hurt (the tenant's cat was safe).
📰 Economy
Gas prices across Michigan fell 12¢ from last week to an average of $4.03, meaning a 15-gallon fill costs about $60.
In Kalamazoo, the rate averages $3.95 while Grand Rapids sees the lowest at $3.89.
🏛️ Government
The Portage city council will revisit Kalamazoo County's proposal to allocate $100,000 from its general fund for emergency winter shelters for the homeless on Tuesday after delaying the decision.
Acting City Manager Adam Herringa said the measure supports programs serving 181 homeless students & individuals in need.
I-94 resurfacing projects start today on a 1.6-mile stretch in Berrien, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, and Calhoun counties at a cost of $740,000.
The work, which includes asphalt milling and pavement marking, will run until Nov. 13 and require nighttime single-lane closures.
🏈 Sports
After a controversial 13-12 loss to Michigan on Saturday, WMU Public Safety posted a joke warrant request for Big Ten officials over a disputed final play that allowed a Hail Mary touchdown.
Coach Taylor and President Kavalhuna said the Broncos will move forward as they prepare to host Monmouth University.
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