Good morning, Kalamazoo.

On Sunday afternoon, a large tree fell on a minivan in Climax Township, killing three children from Branch County—while their parents and a fourth child were hospitalized as the vehicle was less than a mile from its destination with no warning of the falling tree.

Bronson Park will host the 74th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair on June 6—from 3 to 8 p.m.—and June 7—from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free fair will showcase juried hand-crafted art, food truck fare, family activities, live music, and Saturday’s Best in Category awards at 10 a.m. with a $375 prize for each winner.

Rapper Juicy J, an original member of Three 6 Mafia, will perform Saturday, April 12 at Miller Auditorium (1341 Theatre Drive) as part of the WMU Campus Activities Board concert series in Kalamazoo.

General tickets cost $20 for WMU students and $30 for all others.

Filmmakers in Kalamazoo will compete in a 48 hours long film fest starting Friday, April 4 at 6 p.m. and ending Sunday, April 6 at 6 p.m. as teams create films lasting from one to six minutes for a gold kazoo prize—this sixth-year event features separate categories for amateurs and professionals.

Four tornadoes were confirmed in West Michigan from severe storms on Sunday, with the National Weather Service citing surveys from Grand Rapids and northern Indiana.

The Caledonia tornado lasted five minutes along a 4-mile path with winds of 80 mph, the Edwardsburg tornado reached EF-1 status with 100 mph winds over 2.1 miles, the Leslie tornado crossed Leslie with 75 mph winds, and a tornado in lower Newaygo county registered winds of 65 mph, with no injuries reported.

Western Michigan hockey earned its first Frozen Four berth with a double-overtime win on March 27th and jumped from third to No. 1 in the USA Hockey poll—earning 29 first-place votes in a historic season for the Broncos.

They will face No. 2 Denver in the NCAA semifinals on April 10th at 5 p.m.

MLive announced its 2025 girls basketball Dream Team featuring the top high school players from Kalamazoo—players who excelled during a competitive season.

Paw Paw’s Aj Rickli was among the standout athletes celebrated for her key game moment at Paw Paw High School.

Weekend to Remember - Kalamazoo

12:00 AM — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Varies — A faith-based marriage conference helping couples choose oneness and strengthen their bond.

Spring Model Train Show & Sale

10 AM – 3 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Admission info not provided — Discover over 150 vendor tables filled with model railroading supplies and collectibles.

Goshen College Maple Leafs vs. Western Michigan Broncos Baseball

3:05 p.m. — Hyames Field, Kalamazoo, MI — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup featuring local college teams.

Smoldering Fires Production

7:30 p.m. — The Jolliffe Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant story of dreams and reality through this compelling theatre performance.

Dance for Performance Workshop with Steven Iannacone

12-5:30 p.m. — The Space Dance Co. — Cost TBA — Immerse yourself in a transformative workshop led by an experienced dance instructor from iDANCE Chicago.

Craft Music | Anthems: Rock, Pop & More

8 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket information available — Experience vibrant performances featuring popular rock and pop anthems.

ArtBreak: Sourced from the ‘Zoo Exhibition Tours

12-1 p.m. — Black Arts & Cultural Center — Free admission — Explore community art submissions during guided gallery walkthroughs at local cultural gems.

Act Casual Concert

7 PM — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets available at the door — Experience Detroit's funky fusion band with captivating performances and chill harmonies.

Hometown Card Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Admission details not specified — Explore collectible cards from local vendors and enthusiasts.

Easter Brunch Celebration

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Brick and Brine — Menu reservations recommended — Delight in classic brunch favorites with a Brick + Brine twist this Easter.