Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Factory Coffee will open its fourth location inside the Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center later this month—taking over a former Starbucks space to serve coffee, cocktails and bagel bombs in three flavors to hotel guests and nearby workers.

Linda Stermer was found guilty of two counts of murder for killing her husband Todd Stermer in 2007 — the jury deliberated for less than seven hours and she will be sentenced to life in prison without parole.

An 18-year-old woman was shot in a nonfatal incident early Monday morning in Kalamazoo.

Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of South Westnedge Avenue — they say the shooting is not connected to Saturday’s fatal shooting.

Local officials in Kalamazoo are preparing for possible budget cuts by forming an intergovernmental round table that meets monthly to coordinate responses—today the county board will consider granting Chair Strebs authority to sign when federal or state funding is threatened.

Deputy Administrator Lyndi Smith said an $18.9 million EPA grant is already at risk—its response deadline was missed due to the board's biweekly meeting schedule.

Today is the tax filing deadline, and county Treasurer Thomas Whitener said that 44 properties were seized for unpaid property taxes but only three owner-occupied homes now face foreclosure because their owners did not reply to 26 notices—sent by mail and posted.

Many homeowners avoided foreclosure by setting up payment plans or meeting hardship needs with funds from the county and city.

WMU hockey returned to Lawson Arena on Sunday and fans cheered as the team won the national title—season ticket holder Chuck Dietz said the victory made up for many hard losses over 35 years.

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.

Shai-Li Concert

6 PM — The Clover Room — $10 — Enjoy a vibrant performance by The Situation and Shail-La.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kalamazoo Rock, Gem & Mineral Show

2-8 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — $5 adults, kids under 12 free — Explore one of Michigan's largest gem and mineral showcases featuring 50 vendors.