Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Western Michigan University picked nine finalists in its Cultivate 269 business pitch competition as five students chosen by judges will compete for a $75,000 prize while four from community votes vie for $25,000 — they present on Friday, April 10.

Kalamazoo is updating a historic mound in Bronson Park with native, low-growth plants and a circle of commemorative stones to honor its origins.

Work will continue from summer into early fall in partnership with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band (Gun Lake Tribe).

The Palisades nuclear power plant completed passivation of its primary system to support a reliable restart following its decommissioning in 2022.

The system will now be cooled (in Covert Township) and prepared for further testing and fuel loading.

Michigan's Mackinac Island was named the No. 1 summer travel destination in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, beating sites like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.

The island will start its season with Sneak Peek Week from April 24-30, inviting visitors to explore local shops and trails.

In Monday's doubleheader, Otsego senior Audrey Lingbeek threw a three-inning no-hitter in the first game and hit for the cycle in the second, leading the Bulldogs to 15-0 and 18-1 wins over Plainwell.

The team will play a road doubleheader at Niles on April 14.

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.

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.

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.

Celebration of Community Poets

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate local poetry and enjoy performances from talented community poets and musicians.

Kalamazoo Comic-Con

12-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — $22 Fri Adult ($55 for 3-day pass) — Explore the world of comics with celebrities, voice actors, and authors.

Meet the Author: Dolen Perkins-Valdez

3-5 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in a Q&A and book signing with the author of 'Take My Hand'.

WMU College of Aviation Fly-In

12-5 p.m. — WMU College of Aviation — Free entry — Bring the family for fun activities, egg hunts, and a showcase of aircraft at this annual celebration.

MI CUPA HR Annual Conference

7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Paid parking — Explore impactful HR strategies for higher education professionals.

Good Night, Oscar

7:30-9:45 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices range from $20-$52 — Experience the witty and poignant tale of Oscar Levant on a late-night talk show in the 1950s.

Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon 2026

7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bronson Park — Registration required — Celebrate health and community at the annual marathon in Kalamazoo.