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Kalamazoo
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Kalamazoo will host the third annual Dogs in the Zoo event at the Kalamazoo Mall on Saturday, Aug. 9, where pet adoptions + splash pads, agility zones, pup cups and paw print crafts will bring fun for pet owners from noon to 4 p.m. Organizers have planned hourly activities including a hot dog eating contest and a dog look-alike contest + a 'Show Off Your Dog' showcase to add extra excitement throughout the day. MLive
- ➤ KVET suspended its mask policy on officers after community concerns emerged at the City Commission meeting, effective August 5th + officers can now wear masks only when working undercover + officials said they may revisit the policy to rebuild trust. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new wind flow from the southwest has pushed Canadian wildfire smoke away from Michigan as air quality alerts have already been dropped in some areas, and experts predict that statewide alerts will be removed today + warn that the smoke may return if the winds shift again. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After community criticism, Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team officers stopped using masks. Public Safety Chief David Boysen said the change was implemented on Aug. 5 — officials may review the policy if circumstances change. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s search for a new city manager entered its public phase today as residents fill out an online survey or stop by City Hall to share desired manager qualities. A special City Committee meeting is set for Monday at 5 p.m.—survey submissions close August 24th as the city prepares to replace longtime manager Jim Ritsema, who retires this fall. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo County commissioners will reclaim $400,000 in ARPA funds tonight after Young Kings and Queens failed to launch a planned financial literacy program—using the money instead to replace old plumbing at the county Health and Human Services building on Alcott. WKZO
- ➤ Northbound U.S. 131 will close from 10 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday for three weekends in August while crews install a bridge as part of an interchange expansion. A detour ramp will direct traffic from northbound U.S. 131 to the business route, and the work will finish in November 2025—providing a new connection to downtown. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Kalamazoo hosts the USTA Boys National Tennis Tournament, a national event held here for over sixty years. Young players compete this week and champions in the 16 and 18 divisions will be crowned this weekend to earn automatic berths to the US Open, with tickets ranging from $10 to $100. WKZO
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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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Artful Evening with Leo Villareal
6-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo Institute of Arts — Free entry — Explore the career of an acclaimed light artist and visionary during this engaging virtual discussion.
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Michigan Storm Chasers Beer Launch
2-5 p.m. — Latitude 42° Brewing Company Kalamazoo — Tickets required — Celebrate the release of a new Michigan-brewed beer with family-friendly fun and meet and greet activities.
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Branden Mann Live Music Event
6-9 p.m. — Brewery Outré — No cover — Enjoy original tunes and crowd-favorite covers from a lineup of Kalamazoo musicians.
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August Vintage Mart at Factory Cafe
10 AM – 5 PM — Factory Coffee — Free entry — Explore vintage goods and handcrafted treasures from local vendors while enjoying cafe drinks.
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Stevie Wonder Tribute by The Andrew Fisher Quartet
4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Stevie Wonder with The Andrew Fisher Quartet in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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