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Kalamazoo
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four international students at WMU had their SEVIS statuses terminated without notice by federal officials—one already lost their visa on April 9. WMU staff discovered the changes last week and are now helping the students figure out their next steps before they might be forced to leave the country. MLive
- ➤ Former Township Fire Chief David Obreiter lost his legal battle against Kalamazoo Township and officials over allegations of undue influence in his 2022 termination — he had claimed his firing was based on bias and unfounded presumptions. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gilmore Community Healing Centers in Kalamazoo received $4 million in federal funds and now faces possible service cuts that may lead to layoffs and longer wait times—clinical director Tawanda Clarke said the center is in a wait-and-see mode as it prepares for uncertain changes. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school basketball fans in Kalamazoo named Schoolcraft all-state senior Tucker Walther as Boys Hoops Player of the Year after voting in a local poll last week. Walther, who played at Parchment High School on Feb. 7, stood out among other top players in the area. MLive
- ➤ WMU’s men’s hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler was named the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey CCM/AHCA Coach of the Year after his team won the NCHC title and earned their first Frozen Four berth with key double-overtime wins against Minnesota State, UMass, and Denver. He is the only coach to win his conference coach award and reach the NCAA semifinals—an honor that marks a first for both him and WMU. WKZO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hometown Card Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Admission details not specified — Explore collectible cards from local vendors and enthusiasts.
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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.
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Shai-Li Concert
6 PM — The Clover Room — $10 — Enjoy a vibrant performance by The Situation and Shail-La.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science in Movies
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Explore the science behind your favorite films from Star Wars to The Martian.
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WizardCon 2025
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Four Points by Sheraton Kalamazoo — $55 for all three days — Experience the charm of tabletop gaming with limited attendance for an intimate weekend.
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USA Tae Kwon Do Championships 2025
9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Parchment High School — Pre-registration required — Open martial arts tournament welcoming all ages and ranks with sparring and poomse events.
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