Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The Democracy Defenders Roadshow will hold a forum on gun violence and voter rights tomorrow at Douglass Community Center — experts and local leaders will address issues for the BIPOC community with spaces available only by pre-registration.

On Sunday, Action Matters Kalamazoo hosted a firearm safety course for grade and middle school students that taught safe gun handling with plastic pellet guns, proper storage, and included a take-home workbook — future classes for teenagers and parents are planned.

Construction crews began removing unsafe stairways from the condemned Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township on Monday, while the property owner offers tenants three relocation options.

Some residents say they received no advance warning and Township Supervisor David Combs expressed concerns (calling the process questionable).

Michigan Department of Transportation will lift lane restrictions on 60 percent of its projects statewide from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2 to 6 a.m. Monday, July 6 to ease holiday travel congestion; some work zones in Kalamazoo County will remain active with temporary measures in place.

At Beacon Kalamazoo Heart Institute, doctor Vishal Gupta performed the region’s first Tri-Clip procedure in early May to repair 87-year-old Pat Zerfas’s leaky tricuspid valve — she now experiences steady heart rhythm and easier breathing.

Due to an extreme heat warning, local organizations are opening cooling centers next week (at venues including Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, Ministry with Community, public libraries, and community centers) and free hydration stations and activated fire hydrants will provide relief during the heat wave.

At Kalamazoo Speedway on Saturday, June 27, 2026, dozens raced odd trailers in the Night of Destruction with Fireworks event—wrecks were frequent and cleanup took over an hour.

Participants like Cade Frantz and Dakota Williams took part in the chaotic race.

John R. Miller Concert

8 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live music at one of Kalamazoo's favorite venues.

Kindleberger 5k Run/Walk

7:30 AM — Lower Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Kickstart your day with energy and community spirit at this charming 5K run/walk.

Sierra Shame Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Texas Drive Park — Free entry — Experience a high-energy blend of Classic Rock and Kickin' Country from Sierra Shame.

2026 PZSC Cars & Cocktails Car Show

4-7 p.m. — Portage Zhang Senior Center — Cost varies — Enjoy a vibrant car show with live entertainment, food, and fun contests.

Here Come The Mummies Concert

8:00 PM — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance with the quirky band Here Come The Mummies.

Here Come The Mummies

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bell's General Store — Check venue for ticket pricing — Enjoy a lively performance from the unique and entertaining act, Here Come The Mummies.