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Kalamazoo
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are being deployed to Three Rivers after Friday's tornadoes killed four people and left many without power – they aim to provide emotional and spiritual care as damage assessments continue. WWMT
- ➤ Steve Walsh leads the Vine Neighborhood Association in rebranding his diverse area as he promotes local community events & supports small businesses amid rising home prices that threaten its blue-collar roots, working to dispel negative labels and build unity through local initiatives. MLive
- ➤ Since Friday, the American Red Cross in Kalamazoo helped disaster recovery across St. Joseph, Cass, and Branch counties after deadly tornadoes struck. Its Riverside Church shelter closed today at 6:00 p.m. while volunteers distributed supplies in Union City (rakes, tarps, shovels, gloves, snacks, and water). WKZO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials are still assessing damage from Friday’s tornado near Edwardsburg, which caused five fatalities and damage to 70+ buildings across affected counties as crews continue cleanup efforts. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown festivals return at Arcadia Creek Festival Place this summer as Kalamazoo Pride (June 5-6), the Caribbean Festival (June 26-27), the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Festival (July 10-11), and Canadiana Fest (Sept. 19) proceed before planned renovations begin after Labor Day, with a 2027 reopening scheduled. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools will expand their summer reading program this summer to now serve all elementary students by providing books, a family interaction guide, workbook + journal to support reading. The board approved spending over $100,000 to give each student a drawstring bag for their home library. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Howard Street between West Crosstown Parkway and Oakland Drive is closed for water utility repair; drivers must follow the detour — via Bronson Boulevard and Whites Road — until repairs finish on March 16. WWMT
- ➤ Portage City Council will begin phase two of the Stanwood Crossings project tonight with plans to build 12 additional workforce homes priced between $300,000 and $360,000 to support local professionals + Kalamazoo County is considering a 3-year pilot housing voucher program later this year. WKZO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ WMU will repurchase the 62,000 sqft Newell Rubbermaid building (sold in 2013) at Western Business Technology Park 1.0 for $6 million pending board approval at a special meeting Tuesday, with closing planned in early April. The facility will house campus maintenance and design teams and support soccer parking on game days. WKZO
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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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Margaritaville Night with K-Wings
7-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and dogs — Enjoy a tropical twist on K-Wings hockey while benefiting local parks.
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Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat
2-5 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets from $46.56 — Enjoy the classic tale of mischief with your family as the Cat in the Hat shakes up a rainy day.
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Easter Day Brunch
11 AM – 5 PM — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — $30 for adults, $18 for children under 12 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch featuring both classic and indulgent offerings.
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Lawn maintenance crew member
General landscape maintenance , mowing and trimming.
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