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Kalamazoo
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 19 at 1 p.m., police detailed a high-speed crash at a Speedway gas station on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo that injured seven people, damaged several vehicles, and tore a gas pump from its base, while a 49-year-old man (the suspect) was treated for injuries and his cell phone was seized (cell phone use is being investigated) as officers gather evidence. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police asked for public help Tuesday in finding missing Calhoun County man Bill Fairchild, 60, who was last seen on Easter Sunday at the Holiday Inn in Emmett Township and described as six-foot-three with brown eyes and gray-balding hair; anyone with information is urged to call the Marshall Post at 269-558-0500 or Calhoun County Dispatch at 269-781-0911. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the WMU Board of Trustees will appoint the school’s tenth president at 2 p.m. following President Edward Montgomery’s retirement effective June 30, with the new leader set to begin his term on July 1. WWMT
- ➤ In the Michigan History Day competition held on April 19, 2023 at Central Michigan University, 158 students earned top honors in historical research—15 of them from Kalamazoo. The 70 finalists from the junior and senior divisions competed in the National History Day contest in College Park and national winners were announced on June 12, 2023. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Kalamazoo city officials launched a pilot Food Scrap Recycling Program for all residents to reduce organic waste sent to landfills. The program will run through the end of 2025 and lets residents use a food-grade bucket to collect scraps, which can be dropped off at designated sites — 322 E Stockbridge Ave, Edison Neighborhood Association or Vine Neighborhood Association. WWMT
- ➤ The City of Kalamazoo has launched a pilot Food Scrap Recycling Program to cut organic waste in landfills and lower greenhouse gas emissions—running through the end of 2025, the program offers residents drop-off sites at 322 East Stockbridge Avenue, Edison Neighborhood Association at 816 Washington Avenue, and Vine Neighborhood Association at 806 S Westnedge Avenue. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is working on an ordinance change to let officers impound cars without a judge to slow down dangerous mobile parties on the north side. The proposed change was accepted for first reading this week and will be voted on at the commissioners meeting in three weeks—police seized about three dozen vehicles last year. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief David Boysen credited a balanced approach—using both outreach and enforcement—for a more than 50% drop in homicides in 2024 compared to 2023. He also reported that trespassing calls increased 25% while arsons rose nearly 8%—contrasting with declines in burglaries and larceny. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NCAA national champion WMU hockey team received a key to the city at Kalamazoo City Hall last night. Pat Ferschweiler accepted the honor for the team as commissioner Don Cooney read the resolution — noting the team’s 34-7-1 record and multiple trophy wins. WKZO
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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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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.
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2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
10 AM – 2 PM — Bronson Park — Check website for entry fees — Celebrate health and community during this exciting marathon weekend!
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WSDA Student Concert: Exploration of Emotions
1-4 p.m. — Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers — $15 — Celebrate the artistic expression of emotions through dance featuring students of all ages.
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Charlie's PLACE Annual Mother and Son Dance
6-9 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — $70 for couple ticket — A night of dinner and dancing for mothers and their sons to create unforgettable memories.
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Sesame Street Live!
2-3:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a fun-filled show with Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more in an interactive experience for the whole family.
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Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations
May 13-15 — Miller Auditorium — ASL interpreted performance available — Experience the electrifying journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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~ Helen Keller
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