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Kalamazoo
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WWMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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