Placing billboards on five school properties would bring $1.7-million to district over 20 years…

State Senate leaders are deciding whether to bring a proposed workplace smoking ban to the floor for a vote this week. …

The director of the Michigan House Fiscal Agency says an economic recovery may not happen in the state for another five years. Mitch Bean briefed officials in Southwest Michigan on the state's economy and budget during a presentation Monday at Western Michigan University.…

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers says lack of rain and snow leading to lower lake levels…

Kalamazoo County health officials say it's OK to swim again at Sunset Lake Park in Vicksburg.…

Western Michigan University officials are currently exploring a possible medical school for the Kalamazoo area. Gordon Evans spoke with Greg Forzley, the chairman of the Board of directors for the Michigan State Medical Society. …

Midwest Energy Cooperative is urging customers to dial back air conditioners and reduce energy use in other ways. A spokeswoman said on Thursday, July 21st, that some parts of the region are under a "power emergency event".…

Draft proposal presented to county board Tuesday night…

The long civil war in the West African nation of Sierra Leone has left a terrible legacy: thousands of people who had arms, hands and legs cut off. But a professor at Hope College in Holland is trying to help them by telling their stories. As WMUK's Andy Robins reports, he hopes that will help break the cycle of violence.…

The exhibit has everything from artwork influenced by Japanese art to colorful food packaging.…