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Monday, April 14th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers cleaned up litter and invasive plants from Verburg and Mayors' Riverfront parks for the Kalamazoo Riverside Parks Beautification Project, which ran Saturday and Sunday. The project (a collaboration among Michigan Waterways Stewards, Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation, and local agencies) will next hold an Adopt A Tree program in the fall. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At about 10:58 p.m. Saturday night, officers arrived on East North Street where 200 to 250 people had gathered outside a business and found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest who was pronounced dead at about 11:39 p.m. as several agencies worked together to secure the scene and KDPS asks anyone with information to call its tip line. WKZO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and residents are debating a new housing plan after developments on Rose and Wall Streets on April 10 sparked discussions about building more small homes on small lots. Developer Matt Watts proposed a similar plan in Comstock Township last year to address the affordable housing shortage—though some locals worry it may lead to slum-like conditions. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University won its first NCAA men’s hockey title with a 6—2 win over Boston University on Saturday night. The team held a welcome back event on Sunday and will have a Championship Rally today at 6:00 p.m. at University Arena. WKZO
- ➤ After defeating the Boston University Terriers 6-2 in the Frozen Four title game on April 13th, the Broncos—earning their first national championship—returned home where fans cheered as they got off the bus at Lawson Arena on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. WWMT
- ➤ Western Michigan University hockey defeated Boston University 6—2 on April 12 to win its first NCAA title in any sport since 1965, sparking celebrations in both St. Louis and Kalamazoo. Local fans gathered at Read Fieldhouse and Fraternity Village Drive, and one group even ignited a burning couch to mark the win. MLive
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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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Riverdance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Ticket info not provided — Experience a powerful reinvention of the iconic dance show with mesmerizing music and spectacular designs.
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