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Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup continues in Union City after Friday's tornado as photos, documents, and heirlooms are being found far from home; local resident Val Rossman is reuniting items—like photos belonging to Penni Guthrie found 20 miles north of the Kalamazoo River—with families still recovering. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Michelle McGillis and her father took cover under the kitchen table as an EF-3 tornado hit their Union City home on Friday, March 6 — first responders rescued them after debris damaged their neighborhood. WWMT
- ➤ Firefighters spent over nine hours using more than one million gallons of water to extinguish a blaze at Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers in the 1500 block of Kings Highway from 7:30 p.m. Monday until early Tuesday + city monitors reported that air quality returned to normal by 9:00 a.m. with no injuries reported. WKZO
- ➤ A tornado on March 6 struck near Edwardsburg, causing the death of Silas Anderson, a 12-year-old spelling bee champion, and a funeral is set for today at South Bend City Church as neighbors rally support for his grieving family. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown small businesses can apply for up to $25,000 through the City's MEDC Match on Main program, which funds renovations and technical work with a required 10% cash match. Interested applicants must submit a completed worksheet by Friday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Mar. 14 at 11 a.m., the Irish American Club will host its 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Kalamazoo, beginning at the Downtown Mall and ending at Rose and Cedar streets while featuring groups such as the U-17 hockey team from Ireland. MLive
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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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