Michael Symonds
WMUK reporterReport for America national service program corps member Michael Symonds joined WMUK’s staff in 2023. He covers the “rural meets metro” beat, reporting stories that link seemingly disparate parts of Southwest Michigan. He started his journalistic career at Western Michigan University’s student newspaper, the Western Herald. He was also a news intern at WMUK and hosted the talk show “Stupid Questions” on WIDR-FM, where he interviewed guests from political experts to student leaders. Michael is a graduate of WMU with a B.A. in Journalism and Digital Media.
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Foundations and a ramp stand out on the trails, leading two people to wonder what they were for.
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More than 6,000 miles separate Kalamazoo from Japan. But one of that country’s most famous icons, Godzilla, now has a local connection.
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Some days this winter it’s felt more like spring. Public health experts say that means people should watch out for a certain eight-legged parasite.
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Michigan does not license dietitians. That can make it hard for patients with conditions like diabetes or eating disorders to get nutrition care.
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Berrien County and other parts of the region face a shortage of skilled labor, according to Arthur Havlicek.
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Many may see Piranhas as a cornerstone of the Amazon rainforest, but special attention was brought to their more peaceful cousins during a recent presentation at Western Michigan University.
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Legislation aimed at protecting a key food source for monarch caterpillars got a hearing in a state Senate committee Tuesday, Feb. 6.
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Springfield, Marshall, Albion and Battle Creek city leaders joined their colleagues in the Calhoun County government Friday for a “State of the Community” event.
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Reports say the company is set to secure a vital $1.5 billion loan. It will also pay $5 million in penalties to New Jersey.
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The forum was meant to inform residents about plans for the future of library services on the North Side, and hear their feedback.