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Kalamazoo
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Businesses in Portage closed Monday after a strong odor from rotting meat emerged from a faulty freezer at Maui Poke — several shop owners reported losses from the shutdown. Maui Poke’s owner said the issue was fixed and that she will work with health officials as the restaurant reopens today. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 17, officers arrested a 21-year-old man on Claymoor Drive near South Drake Road in Oshtemo Township after he tried to flee following a tip from Kalamazoo Silent Observer—he was found with a loaded stolen firearm and now faces multiple felony charges. WWMT
- ➤ Robert Nizzardini, 59, was sentenced yesterday to a minimum of 28 years, 1 month in prison and a maximum of 50 years for second-degree murder—he shot his ex-girlfriend and left her to die in a garage for over two hours. MLive
- ➤ Marvin Delaney Humphrey, 54, pleaded no contest on Monday, June 23, to second-degree murder for strangling frail 68-year-old Minette Weaver and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Paul J. Bridenstine to 18 to 40 years in prison — his sentence includes credit for 144 days served. MLive
- ➤ Robert H. Lofton, 55, was charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife, Sariah Robinson, 47, on June 12 on Woodward Avenue near West Paterson Street—he faces additional charges of felony firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon after a hospital stay for self-inflicted gunshot wounds. WWMT
- ➤ A Kalamazoo man 20-year-old Jaymre Cameron Thompson was sentenced by Judge Rebecca J. D’Angelo in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court to 10 to 15 years in prison for manslaughter in the 2024 fatal shooting of 53-year-old Mark Jackson on Interfaith Boulevard and also received additional felony firearm charges and resisting a police officer—resulting in $7,700 in restitution and court costs—after his conviction in April. WKZO
- ➤ A 37-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed Monday morning—just after 3 a.m. on the 1000 block of South Rose Street in Kalamazoo— and police have taken a suspect into custody with no reported danger to the public. WWMT
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Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 PM — Homer Stryker Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting game between local baseball teams in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Caribbean Festival
3:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Entry information not provided — Experience vibrant Caribbean music, food, and culture in downtown Kalamazoo.
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Food Truck Tuesdays On The Road
5-7:30 p.m. — Midtown Fresh Market — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant gathering of food trucks showcasing culinary delights and community spirit.
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Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
July 2nd - 6th — Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field — Events vary — Experience North America's largest combined air show and balloon festival with thrilling performances and family-friendly activities.
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Traverse City Pit Spitters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Ticket prices available — Catch an exciting baseball game featuring local teams in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-9:35 PM — Homer Stryker Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball game as local teams face off under the night sky.
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Kanola Band at Lunch Time Live
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food options and good vibes with the Kanola Band at this community event.
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Been Lovin’ You: The Works Of August Wilson
7:30 p.m. — The Jolliffe Theatre — Box office hours available — Experience the dynamic storytelling of August Wilson highlighting Black Love through powerful theatrical performances.
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Fieldpiece A2L Refrigerants and HVACR Field Best Practices Workshop
8:00-9:30 a.m. — Young Supply Company - Kalamazoo — Free entry — Learn about A2L refrigerants, regulations, and best practices for HVACR field work.
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