Good morning, Kalamazoo.

WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 reported that a teen died after being hit while riding a dirt bike in Cass County on Friday at about 12:30 p.m.—body camera footage also showed the arrest of a deputy fire chief on June 22 and research underway at a local blueberry breeding facility.

Kalamazoo County erased $2.5M in medical debt for over 7,200 residents, a food drive by the Kalamazoo Growlers and Comerica Bank is planned, an annual report noted rising homelessness to its highest rate since 2011, severe storms are expected Saturday afternoon, and a man was hospitalized in Oshtemo Township after a vehicle collision.

On Saturday morning at about 6:20 a.m., gunfire injured two Kalamazoo men near the 800 block of Woodbury Avenue+ both were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening wounds.

On July 17, Kalamazoo Public Schools approved a $115,357 purchase of six new weapon detectors to cover all entrances at the four middle schools and three high schools.

The new policy will require all students to walk through the detectors starting in the 2025-26 school year and was funded by a state Security & Safety/Mental Health Grant.

A state representative has reintroduced a bill to let Michigan schools offer cursive training because most kids use computers for writing; officials say knowing cursive is vital for signing ballots and reading historical documents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parade of Homes Kalamazoo

6-7 p.m. — Home Builders Association — Ticket prices vary — Explore stunning homes and find inspiration for your next project.

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.

Concerts in the Park

4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy live summer music brought by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

Festival Fridays: A Taste of Kalamazoo

6-10 p.m. — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Free entry — Celebrate local food, music, and community at this vibrant summer festival series.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate anime and gaming culture with panels, special guests, and a pirate theme.