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Kalamazoo
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Avenue has fully reopened after nearly three months of closures for utility work, marking progress towards its two-way conversion planned for 2025. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo introduces mobile surveillance towers in public areas to enhance safety, allowing real-time police monitoring. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo initiates a program to distribute free water filters in the Edison neighborhood to mitigate lead poisoning risks despite the city's water system being lead-free. WKZO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A dump truck crash on U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County blocked the highway for almost five hours without injuring the driver. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A mother and her two children were safely found after a reported kidnapping in Kalamazoo, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. MLive
- ➤ Four years after Michael Clopton III was fatally shot in Kalamazoo, no arrests have been made, leaving his family, especially his grandmother, seeking justice and expressing deep frustration over the lack of progress. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Panda Express plans to open a new 2,700-square-foot drive-through restaurant with 35 parking spaces in Kalamazoo, replacing a vacant building. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University welcomed incoming students on campus for the first day of dorm move-ins on Thursday, Aug. 22. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Donut & Beer Festival is set to return to Kalamazoo this fall after a five-year tour across the Midwest. MLive
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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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Kalamazoo Night Market
Experience a vibrant community gathering filled with live music, local artisans, delicious food trucks, and fresh produce at the Kalamazoo Night Market.
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Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to Chicago
Experience a thrilling musical journey as the acclaimed 11-piece band Leonid & Friends pays tribute to the legendary American supergroup Chicago and more at the Kalamazoo State Theatre.
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Canadiana Festival: A Cultural Celebration
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Canada through music, food, and entertainment at the vibrant Canadiana Fest in Kalamazoo.
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The Movement Live in Kalamazoo
Experience the melodic sounds of The Movement, an alternative-reggae band from South Carolina, as they perform tracks from their new album at Bell's Eccentric Cafe.
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