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Kalamazoo
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 8th, a worker trapped in a flooded below ground vault near a water tower in Comstock Township was rescued by Comstock Fire & Rescue after an above ground attendant saved him and firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a suppression pump while the Kalamazoo Water Department shut off a water main that led to a boil water advisory. WWMT
- ➤ Police in Kalamazoo responded to the Okinawan Karate Academy on South Westnedge Ave on Wednesday night when a light-colored SUV crashed into the building shortly before 11 p.m.—it is not known if anyone was injured or what caused the crash. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hot n' Now, the iconic drive-thru that started in Kalamazoo, will expand beyond its last Sturgis location as Gun Lake Investments and owner Jeff Konczak plan to open restaurants in Wayland this summer and in Alpena in October. The Wayland location, built behind Noonday Market—across from Gun Lake Casino, will offer wallet-friendly pricing and signature items like the Olive Burger and Cheesy Taters. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police Sergeant Kellie Gillam-Shaffer accidentally shot herself at a local Costco when her gun discharged from her purse—triggering a brief panic among shoppers—and was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge for reckless use of a firearm on July 7th. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former WWMT host Della DiPietro began her career in 1980 as the station's women's director — she hosted lifestyle programs, co-anchored newscasts, worked at Ford reporting on the automotive industry for three decades, and now serves as a performance coach while also acting as an Ann Arbor Township trustee and treasurer. WWMT
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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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Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema: U Pick the Flick
6-10 p.m. — Crane Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community movie night featuring your choice between 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' or 'The Garfield Movie' under the stars.
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EPS Foam and Electronics Recycling Day
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Mayors Riverfront Park — Free entry — Drop off your EPS foam and electronics at this quarterly recycling event.
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Tomas Esparza Blues Band – Oshtemo Music in the Park
6-7:30 p.m. — Flesher Field — Free entry — Enjoy Chicago Style Blues and raffle prizes in a scenic park setting.
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Dokidokon 2025
July 28-30 — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and fandom with a pirate theme at this vibrant community convention.
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Parade of Homes Kalamazoo
6-7 p.m. — Home Builders Association — Ticket prices vary — Explore stunning homes and find inspiration for your next project.
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Whack For Warmth Golf Outing Fundraiser
7 AM-4 PM — Cedar Creek Golf Course — All proceeds benefit heating assistance programs — Play for a cause at this engaging community golf outing.
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Concerts in the Park
4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy live summer music brought by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
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