Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Jim Jager, who drives his 36-foot RV, said a driver drifting over the centerline led to a head-on crash that killed a Kalamazoo woman.

Bernard Murff Jr., 29, was arrested in connection to Fourth of July shootings in Kalamazoo that killed Leetrail Lamont Bible, 34, and injured seven people after officers found him with a stolen .45 caliber handgun during an apartment search on West Lovell Street—he faces charges for carrying a concealed weapon, possession by a prohibited person and felony firearm violations and will return to court on Aug. 5.

USDA data shows beef prices have risen nearly 9% since January — local stores in Kalamazoo now list ground beef from $3.99 to $7.49 per pound and steaks up to $16.99 per pound.

Drivers face a detour at the Westnedge and Kalamazoo Avenues intersection, which closed at 7 p.m. Friday and remains closed for water main, sewer, and pedestrian upgrades.

Developers at the Kalamazoo Event Center are adding $6.6 million—matched by the city's $6.5 million—to reduce traffic impacts during the project.

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.

Dokidokon 2025

Aug 10-12 — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets from $10 — Dive into an anime and gaming convention with panels, concerts, and cosplay fun.

Read to Eleanor

3:30-5 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free — Spend quality time reading to a friendly therapy dog and take home a book.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and cosplay at a community-driven convention with a pirate theme.