Good morning, Kalamazoo.

On Tuesday, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety hosted the Kazoo Pal Football Program at Versluis Park where young athletes cleaned the neighborhood and built team bonds (Johnnie Berry highlighted the positive impact).

MRC Industries, a nonprofit aiding individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges, launched Building for Belonging Tuesday morning at the former Adams Outdoor building (407 E.

Ransom St) downtown. The group has raised $1.3 million and aims to finish renovations by next fall after reaching a $2 million goal.

Kalamazoo officials and transit safety groups will kick off See Tracks?

Think Train Week with an event at Kalamazoo Amtrak Station (459 North Burdick Street) at 10:00 a.m. next Monday, Sept. 21 to promote railroad safety.

Kalamazoo soccer clubs are rebranding under new ownership & will upgrade their riverfront stadium for a May 2027 season.

Fans can submit name ideas until Oct. 13 as finalists and official branding are set to be revealed on Oct. 15 and Nov. 5.

White Pigeon Community Schools canceled its varsity football season on Tuesday and will finish with a junior varsity schedule after three scoreless games.

The program reached the playoffs for eight straight seasons and said the decision will help build a more competitive football future.

Hartford Public Schools confirmed an altercation broke out after Friday night’s varsity football game with Galesburg-Augusta + officials are investigating those involved and setting procedures to prevent future incidents.