Good morning, Kalamazoo.

At Davis Street Park, community members gathered Saturday to unveil a mural honoring Telonn Horton—shot while protecting two children—as they reclaimed the space he loved.

Southwest Michigan First named Jennifer Owens as its new CEO, and she will start on Aug.

17. Owens led Lakeshore Advantage in Holland since 2014 and served with Southwest Michigan First and the state's Economic Development Corporation.

Southwest Michigan gears up to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a range of events (including parades, concerts, and fireworks) scheduled from today through Sunday, with highlights like the Growlers’ Great American Bash and Schoolcraft's 4th of July Parade drawing crowds across the region.

Residents at Tuesday’s Kalamazoo County Road Commission meeting urged officials to reduce a roadside tree removal project from 8,000 to 4,000 trees, arguing that mature trees help protect road surfaces (and that the data challenges the need for widespread clearing).

The commission said it will review public input before the project begins this October.

Kalamazoo’s bubble house, a dome-shaped home listed for $1.15 million at 2755 N.

Ninth St, was featured on HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild on June 26 — viewers can watch the episode on HGTV, HBO Max, or Amazon.

Contractors are replacing the exterior staircases at Wildwood Off Main in Kalamazoo Township today; work is planned for additional buildings tomorrow (with more scheduled on Thursday and Friday), and several tenants in second-floor units reported no advance notice.

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.