Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
📰 Economy
Local farmer Russell Ketchum, who recently took ownership of Big Rock Market in Kalamazoo, is facing a record diesel price of $6.34 as his farm consumes about 7,500 gallons a year + rising fuel and input costs may force him to raise prices if the trend continues.
🎓 Education
Operation Education is examining teacher pay & local support measures at school districts tonight amid funding challenges and concerns about teacher retention.
🌲 Environment
Fall colors will peak in the western UP early October, in the eastern UP mid to late October, and in the southern lower late October to early November.
Meteorologists warn that drought may dull hues in the UP — cooler nights may help brighten colors elsewhere.
🏈 Sports
Kalamazoo Soccer under new ownership is rebranding while renovating Soisson-Rapacz-Clason Field at Mayor’s Riverfront Park to create a lively game night experience.
The team will launch its Name Your Club campaign on Oct. 15 and reveal the new identity on Nov. 5 ahead of the first season in May 2027.
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