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WMU 3D Printers Make COVID-19 Gear

Hospitals everywhere face a severe shortage of personal protection equipment, or PPE, because of the COVID-19 crisis. But three departments at Western Michigan University are trying to help .

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Two More COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Kalamazoo County

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Michigan's Schools To Stay Closed Much Longer

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WMU 3D Printers Make COVID-19 Gear

By • 23 hours ago
Mark Bugnaski / WMU

Hospitals everywhere face a severe shortage of personal protection equipment, or PPE, because of the COVID-19 crisis. But three departments at Western Michigan University are trying to help.


Two More COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Kalamazoo County

By • Apr 4, 2020
Kalamazoo County Administration Building - file photo from WMUK
WMUK

Kalamazoo County health officials say two people have died due to COVID-19. Both are described as “older adults with underlying health conditions.” 

Kalamazoo's Art Hop Goes Virtual

By • Apr 2, 2020
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo

The coronavirus outbreak means big changes for Kalamazoo's monthly Art Hop. Starting Friday, April 3, it goes virtual.


Michigan's Schools To Stay Closed Much Longer

By & • Apr 2, 2020
Andy Robins / WMUK

One-and-a-half million Michigan students will not be heading back to classes until next fall, at the earliest. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement about K-12 schools Thursday, April 2.

Art Beat: Art In Light

By • Apr 2, 2020
Copyright Pamela Hadley

When Pamela Hadley walks into a dark room, she sees things. A sliver of light. The curve of a shadow.


WMU Confirms Another Student With Coronavirus

By • Apr 1, 2020
WMUK

Western Michigan University says a student has tested positive for COVID-19. 

United Way Disaster Fund Targets The Pandemic

By • Apr 1, 2020
United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

Efforts continue to help families in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek that are strugglig during the coronavirus pandemic. They include the regional United Way's Disaster Relief Fund.


COVID Economics: The Dangers Of A Premature Reboot, And The Benefits Of Globalization

By • Apr 1, 2020
A close-up of a sandwich board with a sign that reads "preemptive covid-19 action - dealership closed"
Paul Sancya / AP Photo

Globalization didn’t cause the coronavirus pandemic, and global ties might help as countries fight the disease, Western Michigan University economist Susan Pozo told WMUK. She also said that restarting the economy now would only damage it in the long run.

Kalamazoo Approves Small Business Loan Program; Trolls Disrupt Meeting

By • Mar 31, 2020
a wide view of an empty street with colorful buildings receding into the distance
Sehvilla Mann / WMUK

Small businesses in the City of Kalamazoo have a new option for coronavirus relief: a low-interest loan, backed by a new program from the city and the United Way.

Coronavirus Tests Still In Short Supply

By • Mar 31, 2020
Carlos Osorio / AP Photo

Like most places around the country, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties still don't have enough ability to test people for the coronavirus. That means the tests that are available go to certain people.


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