Good morning, Kalamazoo.

After SNAP changes increased costs and new eligibility rules, local food banks face higher demand as residents lose benefits.

Christian Neighbors' food pantry in Plainwell saw a 23% rise in visits and will host Operation Stack our Shelves on Oct. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. to accept donations.

On Sept. 21, officials recommended expanding the outdoor social district west along Michigan and Kalamazoo Avenues to link downtown with the future event center.

The Kalamazoo City Commission will vote on the proposal and a final decision is pending.

Portage Street has been redesigned with fewer car lanes—new bike lanes and pedestrian islands have been added from East Cork Street to Stockbridge Avenue.

The city-approved $1 million project is nearing completion this week to reduce crashes and calm traffic.

The FDA recalled nearly 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, and Orange Zero for undeclared food dyes—affecting products sold in 37 states.

The recall began on Sept. 25 and was upgraded on Oct. 2; consumers in Kalamazoo are advised to check their bottles.

State health officials launched the QuitLogix app on Monday to update the Michigan Tobacco Quitlink program that helps residents quit tobacco.

The app sends reminders, offers support in English and Spanish — and includes a young adults dashboard and options to order NRT.

High school football fans in Kalamazoo chose Bellevue at Climax-Scotts as this week's Game of the Week with 47.5% support.

News Channel 3 will air live coverage on Friday, Oct. 9 — at the home team's field.

Michigan high school football teams are fighting for playoff spots as tie-breakers force teams like Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep into coin-flip decisions and opponent win percentages may decide the final berths - teams have three more weeks to secure their postseason positions.