Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🏘️ Community
On March 30, a severe storm downed a tree in Climax Township that crashed through a minivan, killing three children from the Pike family and injuring three others.
Neighbors organized a fundraiser—featuring a dinner, raffle and concert at the local American Legion—to help cover medical bills and recovery expenses.
🎭 Culture
News Channel 3/WWMT turned 75 Sunday and is launching special coverage today—reviewing its history from its beginnings as an experimental radio station in the 1920s to its debut as West Michigan’s CBS affiliate on June 1, 1950.
The station will share additional historical stories on-air and online in the coming months.
🎓 Education
On May 22, KRESA unveiled a $100M Career Connect Campus where students from nine school districts can take career classes in a 162,000-square-foot building that feels like a college campus.
The building offers tools and resources for jobs in fields such as plumbing, farming and medicine—helping students get ready for their chosen careers.
🎉 Kalamazoo Events
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KIA Arts Fair 2025
3 PM – 5 PM — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience over 130 fine artists showcasing unique creations at this vibrant two-day juried art show.
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Harry Potter on a giant screen with a live symphony orchestra performing the iconic score.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Tickets available — Catch an exciting summer baseball matchup featuring local teams.
UKC PREMIER Nationals Dog Show
8 AM – 2 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Dogs not in competition are asked to stay home as they prance, weave, and soar at this premier event showcasing the UKC's 'Total Dog' philosophy.
Festival Fridays 2025
8 PM – 12 AM — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of community festivities in downtown Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo Klassic 2025
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts — Registration required — Celebrate community and inclusivity while achieving your fitness goals with 5K, 10K, and 15K options.
Wausau Woodchucks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Woodchucks and the Growlers in Kalamazoo.
JB Pump Day – Kalamazoo
11 AM – 1 PM — Young Supply Company — Free entry — Enjoy complimentary inspections and oil changes for vacuum pumps while getting wear-and-tear replaced on JB pumps.
Kalamazoo County Amateur Championship
Two-day tournament — Milham Park Golf Club — Registration required — Compete in a 36-hole individual stroke play championship with Open and Senior divisions.
Senior Living Awards Showcase
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 7132 W ML Ave, Kalamazoo, MI — Free entry — Celebrate the best in senior living with awards recognizing outstanding care, activities, and community spirit.
🏠 Kalamazoo Real Estate
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