Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Indiana Michigan Power announced Friday that it will suspend power disconnections for non-payment for its 129,000 Southwest Michigan customers until at least Friday, Jan.

30 + the company will review weather forecasts on Jan. 31 for next steps.

Essential workers at Consumers Energy and Ambati Flowers continue their duties across West Michigan despite freezing conditions, relying on safety measures + rotating shifts to limit cold exposure.

They work in extreme weather to keep services running and deliveries on schedule.

Wind chills have dropped to -30 degrees in parts of West Michigan today with 20-25 mph gusts and risks for frostbite + hypothermia for people and pets.

Lighter winds and clear skies tonight may let temperatures fall further by Saturday morning, prompting caution for outdoor exposure.

Local libraries, churches and community centers are serving as warming centers on Friday and Saturday to help residents face dangerously cold temperatures.

Metro Transit provides free rides (riders must request transit to a center) until Saturday night.

Beacon Health warns residents that although snow is winding down, bitter cold will persist today and Saturday.

Infants, elderly (and those with chronic conditions) should limit time outdoors to avoid frostbite and hypothermia.

The county approved $2 million for the B on Burdick apartment complex – an 85-unit project with 20 apartments reserved for hospital staff and three commercial spaces – which will start construction this summer at 802 S.

Burdick St. near Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Data from Redfin shows that 30 Kalamazoo County homes sold for over $1 million last year — three top-priced properties on Gull Lake include a $4.5 million home in Hickory Corners sold on June 27.

Primary Trust

2-3:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about new beginnings and stepping out of your comfort zone.

AMPLIFY Leadership Conference

9 AM – 3 PM — Western Michigan University — Seats are limited — Amplify your leadership and energize your team with practical tools and insights.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

7-11 p.m. — Chenery Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis in an intimate concert setting.

Family Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for the whole family.

2026 MIVCA Coaches Clinic

February 6-7 — Loy Norrix High School — Not specified — Learn from top practitioners at this valuable volleyball coaching clinic.

Father-Daughter Valentine Dinner & Dance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — $30 per person — Celebrate the special bond of fathers and daughters with dinner, dancing, and festive fun.

Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception

2-4 p.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Free admission — Celebrate creativity and bird conservation through the lens of local artists and photographers.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for families.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Civic Auditorium — $34 — Experience timeless music by Queen and The Beatles in a romantic candlelit setting.

Story Corner

10-11 a.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Included with admission — Enjoy a delightful story time featuring nature-themed picture books followed by a gentle hike for little explorers.