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A woman was killed and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near Western Michigan University's campus. The crash occurred at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Meadow View Drive, and excessive speed is believed to have been a factor. One victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, while two suffered non-life-threatening injuries and one is in critical condition.
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass has announced that he will step down from his position on September 29 to become the associate vice president of teaching and learning at Western Michigan University. Glass, who was appointed commissioner in 2020, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and thanked the Kentucky Board of Education and the staff at the Kentucky Department of Education. The board will hold a meeting in mid-August to determine next steps and a timeline for selecting an interim commissioner.
Kentucky Education Commissioner Dr. Jason Glass is stepping down from his position nearly a year before his contract expires to become associate vice president of teaching and learning at Western Michigan University. Glass, who faced criticism from Republican legislators for allegedly pushing a "woke" agenda, led the state's education department through the challenges of the pandemic and natural disasters while galvanizing support for a new vision of learning and teaching. The Kentucky Board of Education will hold a meeting in mid-August to determine next steps and appoint an interim commissioner.
Hunter Hudgins, a 20-year-old man, was found guilty of hitting and killing Bailey Broderick, a 19-year-old Western Michigan University student, in a drunk driving accident. Hudgins was driving members of a fraternity to a football game when the accident occurred. He was found guilty of one felony count of operating under the influence or while impaired by liquor causing death and one misdemeanor count of person under 21 with a blood alcohol content of .02 to .07%. Hudgins' sentencing is scheduled for June 5.
Hunter James Hudgins has been found guilty of two counts, including operating under the influence or while impaired by liquor causing death and having a BAC of .02 to .07% while under the age of 21, in connection to the death of Bailey Broderick, a Western Michigan University student who died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. Hudgins will remain free on bond until sentencing, which is scheduled for June 5.
A new privately-funded 320,000-square foot arena is expected to be built in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, which will host more than 230 events a year and create 700 jobs. The $300 million project will be home to the Kalamazoo Wings and Western Michigan’s basketball and hockey teams. The arena is expected to pump $57 million annually into the local economy. The facility will feature two basketball courts and practice ice in addition to the main space.