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Kalamazoo
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 12th annual Kalamazoo Balloon Festival, featuring hot air balloons, food trucks, and various activities, is underway at Gull Meadow Farms until August 18, 2024. WWMT
- ➤ Part of Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan, will reopen to southbound traffic with certain intersections regularly closing for work. MLive
- ➤ Romence Road in Portage, Michigan, will be closed from Aug. 19 to 30 for railroad crossing safety improvements, affecting traffic between Portage Road and Sprinkle Road. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Alamo Township, Kalamazoo County. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A juvenile was arrested in Kalamazoo with various drugs and firearms seized, facing felony charges. WKZO
- ➤ Charges have been dismissed against three men accused of a 2009 rape in a Western Michigan University dorm, with one still facing trial for a separate 2008 incident. MLive
- ➤ A shooting incident at Interfaith Homes in Kalamazoo led to a significant police presence and investigation. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rite Aid is shutting down all its stores in the Kalamazoo area by late September due to bankruptcy filings, impacting local customers and the Michigan retail landscape. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A toxic site in Kalamazoo has been successfully cleared of contamination and removed from the EPA's Superfund List. WWMT
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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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~ Socrates
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