phughes+FollowKalamazoo teen scores Auburn football offerA Kalamazoo high schooler just landed a major SEC football offer—Jakari Lipsey, a junior at Loy Norrix, has caught the eye of Auburn University after a standout sophomore season. It’s not every day a local athlete gets a shot at a powerhouse like Auburn, and it’s got folks buzzing about what this could mean for his future and for Kalamazoo’s sports scene. How do you think this kind of recognition shapes young athletes’ lives and our community pride? Let’s talk about the impact of homegrown talent making it big! #Sports #Football #Kalamazoo00Share
James Brady+FollowWhat’s that hexagon in Kalamazoo’s sky?A giant hexagon hanging from a helicopter had Kalamazoo buzzing, with some even thinking it was a UFO! Turns out, it’s actually high-tech gear used to hunt for underground water—like a metal detector, but for aquifers. Michigan’s no stranger to strange things in the sky, ranking 10th in the nation for UFO sightings, but this time, science is the real story. Have you ever spotted something odd overhead and wondered what it was? Let’s talk about the wildest things you’ve seen in our skies! #Science #Kalamazoo #UFO00Share
dianefrank+FollowKalamazoo’s Chick-fil-A: Excitement or traffic chaos?Chick-fil-A’s arrival on Gull Road is stirring up more than just cravings—locals are already debating if the new spot will make Kalamazoo’s traffic headaches even worse. Some folks say Gull Road’s already a mess, especially with people darting across outside crosswalks. Others think the city and MDOT should’ve fixed these issues long ago, Chick-fil-A or not. Still, there’s a lot of love for the brand, with stories of kindness from staff making the rounds. What do you think: will this new Chick-fil-A be worth the wait, or just add to the daily grind? #Food #Kalamazoo #ChickfilA00Share
Kim Reeves+FollowKalamazoo loses Newell Brands design hubBig changes are coming for Kalamazoo’s creative community—Newell Brands is moving its design center from Western Michigan University’s Parkview Campus to Atlanta. This means local jobs and innovation that helped shape products like Sharpie and Rubbermaid will soon be centered out of Georgia. The company says the move is about boosting innovation by bringing teams closer to leadership, but it leaves questions about what’s next for local talent and the city’s design scene. How do you think this shift will impact Kalamazoo’s creative energy and job market? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #Kalamazoo00Share
