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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In March, planning commissions advanced proposals for two food spots and two housing developments, including a bakery-cafe at 7545 S. Westnedge Ave in Portage, a carryout ice cream shop on West Main Street in Kalamazoo Township, a condo project in Comstock Township, and a 53-home parcel in Galesburg. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stryker officials said the global manufacturing network is fully operational after a March cyberattack, with production nearing peak capacity at its Portage facility — and cybersecurity experts working to secure systems while ensuring patient care remains a top priority. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from dinner time through midnight in West Michigan & may carry wind gusts over 60 mph with a 5% tornado risk while storm lines could reach Kalamazoo at about 7 p.m. WWMT
- ➤ Officials report that invasive purple jewelweed is spreading quickly along Chippewa County waterways and was discovered in Kalamazoo last year. The team is pulling the plants by hand before their seed pods can explode to help protect native wildflowers and reduce erosion. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo introduced new downtown parking rules on April 1. The downtown core now charges $2 per hour and surrounding streets $1.50 per hour with 12 blocks paid and 11 free while a 'Park. Shop. Win.' contest starts Apr. 13 (free 90-minute ramp parking remains). MLive
- ➤ Officials discovered that housing providers mistakenly classified Rx Kids payments as income at two apartment complexes in Kalamazoo, leading to retroactive rent increases—including a potential $125 monthly increase in one case. Providers have since corrected this error by crediting affected residents (Alyssa Stewart confirmed the change). MLive
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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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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon 2026
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bronson Park — Registration required — Celebrate health and community at the annual marathon in Kalamazoo.
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