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Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University released public salary data covering Sept. 11, 2024 to Sept. 10, 2025 that showed athletic coaches and department heads at the top, with football coach Lance Taylor earning $877,600 and hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler making $578,100 — details that underscore the wage structure among the staff. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Work on U.S. 131 begins today with a single lane closure — MDOT is adding a northbound lane and building a noise wall to buffer homes along South 12th Street — and drivers will face detours until the project ends in September. MLive
- ➤ MDOT and Allegan County contractor Milbocker and Sons crews begin a $13.4 million project today to widen the west I-94 ramp and add an auxiliary lane to north US-131 between west I-94 and Stadium Drive; single-lane and ramp closures will occur until mid-September — check MDOT’s MIDrive map for updates. WWMT
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Great Lakes Gift Show Kalamazoo
5 PM – 5 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Check for entry costs — Discover the latest trends and products in the gift and toy industry.
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Stephen King's Misery
7:30–9:15 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — $45-$49, $20 student tickets — Experience the gripping tale of an author held captive by his obsessed fan in this thrilling live adaptation.
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Arancini Cooking Class
4-8 p.m. — 4023 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI — Hands-on experience — Learn to craft delicious Sicilian arancini from scratch while exploring their rich history.
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Live Music with Megan Dooley
7-9 p.m. — Zero: Non-Alcoholic Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live music at a unique venue.
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Zazzy Concert Experience
9 PM – 1 AM — Papa Pete's — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of live funk music featuring Zazzy's remixes.
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Welcome Little Sister: Community Efforts to Protect Local Woods
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Portage District Library — Free entry — Discover how the community came together to protect twelve acres of woods adjacent to Kleinstuck Preserve.
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Giving Women Their Flowers
5:30-8 p.m. — The Desenberg — Celebrate Women’s History Month — An inspiring evening honoring women who lead, create, and uplift communities.
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Crawlspace Sketch Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 — Experience original sketch comedy with a unique Kalamazoo twist.
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KDP Chocolate Milk Mile
6:00-6:25 p.m. — Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI — Entry required — Race 1 mile while enjoying 16 ounces of chocolate milk.
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MYWAY Wrestling Individual State Championship Finals
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Cost info unavailable — Witness the excitement of state-level wrestling competition.
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