Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo Public Safety investigated a fatal shooting on the north side on April 24th when officers arrived at the 1200 block of North Park St at 10:48 p.m. and found a man with a fatal gunshot wound—an investigation is ongoing.

The Association of Lincoln Presenters selected Kalamazoo to host its 29th annual conference from Thursday evening to Sunday morning, April 27.

The free events will include lectures, a Civil War Ball, and historical plays (featuring Lincoln’s local speech) and trivia (open to the public).

A local resident who bought a Michigan Lottery Lotto 47 ticket at the Speedway station on South Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo won a $5.46 million jackpot, marking the second win in 2025.

The ticket holder must contact Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations division soon—tickets remain valid until April 23, 2026.

Kalamazoo Public Schools board voted to add a rule that requires all middle and high school students to walk through metal detectors every day starting fall—this move aims to boost safety after school shootings elsewhere.

The district said that training on how to use the detectors will be set at a later date.

Kalamazoo Public Schools trustees unanimously approved the daily use of AI-powered weapons detectors at middle and high schools this fall — a move intended to boost safety amid rising concerns over weapons on campus.

The detectors, which cost about $170,000 and are mostly funded by federal grants, had previously been used at sports and public events, making this the first time they will be used daily in the county.

Kalamazoo College will start building two new residence halls on West Main Street in May to address rising off-campus housing costs; the $55M project will feature 218 rooms (mostly singles for juniors and seniors) and is set to open in fall 2027.

This marks the first new dorm construction on campus since 1967.

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.

2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

10 AM – 2 PM — Bronson Park — Check website for entry fees — Celebrate health and community during this exciting marathon weekend!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Founders Brewing Dinner Pairing

6:30-9 p.m. — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — Ticketed event — Enjoy a delightful pairing of craft beers and gourmet cuisine inspired by Michigan flavors.