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Kalamazoo
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A car buried under a massive snow pile near West Main Street and Drake Road is estimated to become accessible by early to mid May if average weather persists. Meteorologist Collin Rogers used average temperature formulas to predict the pile will grow from 12 to 15 feet before it melts. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews are working 12-hour shifts today to clear heavy snow and windblown debris from streets despite parked cars blocking narrow routes; officials urge residents (on odd-even parking days) to move vehicles and help keep roads safe. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Below freezing temperatures and heavy snow affect student mental health as low sunlight fuels winter blues. Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University offer light therapy lamps and support, and experts advise staying active — even with short outdoor breaks — to cope. WWMT
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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.
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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.
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2026 MIVCA Coaches Clinic
February 6-7 — Loy Norrix High School — Not specified — Learn from top practitioners at this valuable volleyball coaching clinic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
2-3 p.m. — Kalamazoo Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Dive into an undersea adventure as SpongeBob and friends save Bikini Bottom from disaster.
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K-Wings vs. Indy Fuel Hockey Match
7–9 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs — Start your weekend with a win at $3 Friday as the K-Wings take on the Indy Fuel.
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