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Kalamazoo
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo police help homeless people who are dropped off from other cities without a plan — the KDPS Community Services Team, led by Sgt. Amil Alwan, expanded this year to link them with safe housing, treatment, and transport when needed. The team steps in early to provide support for mental health and safety before problems worsen. MLive
- ➤ Channel 3 covered many local stories, reporting that protestors gathered on Saturday in Portage for a May Day National Day of Action and a family continues to recover from an EF2 tornado that struck last year. Officials announced a mistrial in a murder trial after lengthy jury deliberations & firefighters battled flames at a Coldwater RV dealership while other updates included an estate sale honoring Gene the Pumpkin Man, special election races, a new American pope with local ties and a 3-year-old who was critically injured after accidentally discharging a legally owned gun in a parked vehicle. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were hospitalized after a shooting Sunday morning around 1:08 a.m. on North Westnedge near West Frank Street in Kalamazoo — police said a suspect remains at large. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo police investigated a shooting on May 11 in the 700 block of North Westnedge (shortly before 1:20 a.m.) that injured two people with both expected to survive and no suspect in custody. MLive
- ➤ At 1:18 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a shooting on the 700 block of North Westnedge Avenue—two victims later went to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries while the suspect remains at large. WKZO
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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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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.
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Girls Night - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a hilarious journey of friendship through 80s and 90s hits in this acclaimed musical.
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Oshtemo Cruise-In & Auto Show
2-5 p.m. — Flesher Field — Free entry — Enjoy a day of classic cars, food trucks, and family fun while supporting a great cause.
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Davey and The Midnights Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — The SugarBowl Bar & Grille — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of unconventional country music and rock & roll from Davey & the Midnights and the Driftless Revelers.
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Summer Live Music at The Squirrel
7-10 p.m. — Squirrel Hollow Golf Course — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting lineup of 40 free live music shows with local bands and food trucks amidst stunning sunsets.
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Michigan Lighthouse – Half Off Bottled Wine Wednesday
6-8:30 p.m. — Wine and Canvas Kalamazoo — $38 — Enjoy a creative paint and sip experience with half off bottled wine and professional instruction.
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2 Day Psychic & Holistic Expo
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — General Admission $10, 12 and under free — Discover products and services for your body, mind, and spirit with over 50 vendors.
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Yo-Yo Ma Concert
7-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Ticket costs vary — Experience the enchanting sounds of world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in a captivating live performance.
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The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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