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Kalamazoo
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Colony Woods fear for their pets as coyotes roam neighborhood streets following the May 7 tornado that cleared trees and left brush and fallen timber along 12th Street, causing loud howls that drown out home sounds. Texas Township + Portage officials have not secured funds to clear the hazards, leaving residents to face ongoing safety concerns. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo saw violent crimes drop by nearly 13% from 2023 to 2024 as murders fell 55% and confirmed shots fired dropped 49%, with vehicle thefts, property crimes, and burglaries also declining while arson rose 8%—and KDPS seized 460 guns in both years. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Neil deGrasse Tyson will lead a two-hour film analysis at Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium — he will use humor and pop culture to explain the science behind movies like Back to the Future, Star Wars, and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees appointed alumnus Russ Kavalhuna as the school’s 10th president on April 23rd. He will begin his role on July 1 under a five-year contract with an annual salary of $525,000 as he replaces Dr. Edward Montgomery, who retired in September 2024. WWMT
- ➤ Twenty Michigan high school seniors were named National Merit Scholarship winners on April 23rd, including Kalamazoo’s Ningzhi M. Luo-LI from Portage Central High School; the awards—sponsored by business organizations—offer annual payments of $1,000 to $10,000 for up to four years of college study. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Kalamazoo are preparing for Michigan’s special election on May 6, when 39 races and bond proposals for local schools and townships will be on the ballot. Residents can vote in person from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or request absentee ballots by May 2—steps that meet state voting rules. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Central’s softball team swept Mattawan on Tuesday at home and improved to a perfect 13-0 record — standout pitchers Addison Lehmann and Kendle Ivy delivered complete games that turned an early 1-0 deficit into a series of timely runs. MLive
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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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Kalamazoo Future Forward Career and Resource Expo
12-4 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Free entry — Connect with top employers and explore new career paths at this resource-filled expo.
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