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Kalamazoo
Friday, August 16th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Verizon is working to fix major service outages affecting data, voice, text, and internet in Kalamazoo, with restoration expected within 12-24 hours. WWMT
- ➤ West Michigan commemorates the third anniversary of Kalamazoo County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Proxmire's death, who was killed during a high-speed chase. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During a drug sale investigation in Kalamazoo, police arrested a juvenile and seized a rifle and various drugs including cocaine and fentanyl. MLive
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in cooperation with the U.S. Marshals Service and county prosecutors, initiates Operation Survivor Justice to extradite individuals accused of sex offenses back to Michigan for trial. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo police impound 25 vehicles to combat disruptive 'X-Train' parties, demonstrating the policy's effectiveness. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo's $3.9 million pipeline project aimed at reducing odor and pollution from a paper plant faces a $1.8 million increase due to mercury and PFAS contamination in groundwater. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rabies-positive bats found in six west Michigan counties since June, totaling 23 cases this year. WKZO
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Live Performance by Shelby Lentz at Jac's Cekola's Pizza
Experience the powerful vocals of Shelby Lentz, a talented singer known for her captivating performances, at Jac's Cekola's Pizza.
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DeNooyer Ford's Inaugural Drive It Forward Golf Outing
Experience a day of golf, community spirit, and support for local services at DeNooyer Ford's inaugural golf outing benefiting South County Community Services.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Matchup
Experience an exciting collegiate football matchup between the Western Michigan Broncos and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Waldo Stadium.
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Lettuce Live at Bell's Eccentric Cafe
Experience the vibrant sounds of Lettuce live at Bell's Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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