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Kalamazoo
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wings West in Kalamazoo will close after its ice plant failed and the arena's last day of service is Sept. 12—ice programs will move to Wings Event Center and every employee will be offered a new position by Greenleaf Hospitality Group. This longtime hub served local teams and families and will be remembered by the community. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kristi Potts — a Kalamazoo native — opened her new KZOO Cream Frosted Whispers Cookies storefront Tuesday afternoon in the Vine neighborhood as local leaders and residents gathered for a ribbon-cutting. She offers cookies for a dollar along with dirty sodas, ice cream, and sandwiches and received key technical and financial support from Michigan Women Forward. WWMT
- ➤ Can-Do Kalamazoo opened its expanded facility at 519 South Park to offer business training and support for new entrepreneurs—providing essential tools for those with few resources. The hub plans to complete further renovations by 2027 in partnership with the city and local foundations. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Kalamazoo is getting a colorful makeover this weekend as artists paint six new murals at key sites including Haymarket Plaza—Farmers Alley—Northside Association for Community Development and Stamped Robin. Muralists Heidi Weiss and Chafe Hensley are creating a collaborative piece inspired by local wildlife and landscapes. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Graphic Packaging’s paper mill settled a $5M lawsuit with Northside residents who said a toxic odor hurt property values and their health; the lawsuit was dismissed on Aug. 26 after nearly five years in court — the settlement ends long-standing disputes over the mill’s pollution. Residents had complained for years about the industrial smell and its effects on daily life. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County commissioners are expected to vote tonight on updated bidding preference policy—designed to support local jobs and reduce favoritism—that applies only to contracts over $100,000 and sets extra rules for construction projects. WKZO
- ➤ Tonight, the Kalamazoo County Board will vote to opt in to two opioid settlement deals from Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Purdue Pharma—one providing about $417,000 and one providing roughly $1.3-million spread over 15 years. Board chair Jen Strebs said the funds will go directly into a drug recovery and prevention fund—supporting efforts against substance abuse as the board must decide by month’s end. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s WMUK public radio station lost its $178,000 federal support from last year and now faces a 10—20% drop in funding as it plans to hire two new staff for grant writing while leaving two positions vacant due to budget limits; the station is seeking new revenue sources after Congress cut public media funds. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo-area high school football stars shone in their first game when Portage Central beat East Lansing 45 to 0 on August 28, showcasing strong plays by sophomore Cam Noe—voters are now invited to choose among 25 local standouts for Week 1 Player of the Week. MLive
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SlideDayz at the Zoo
12 PM – 8 PM — Kalamazoo Speedway Inc — Free venue parking — Experience a thrilling combo of drifting and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Celebrate everything Scottish with music, food, games, and Highland competitions.
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Lego Club for Kids
3-5 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free event — Create unique Lego designs weekly in the children's area.
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Dokidokon 2025
Various times — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and fandom with panels, concerts, and cosplay gatherings at this annual convention.
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Festival Fridays: A Taste of Kalamazoo
6-10 p.m. — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Free entry — Celebrate local culture with food vendors and live entertainment every Friday this September.
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Weird Al Yankovic: BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary comedic rock of Weird Al with special guest Puddles Pity Party in a full-production multimedia show.
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Book Fair Fundraiser
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bookbug & This is a Bookstore — Mention Gryphon Place and support local programs while browsing books.
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CanAm Peace Jam at Canadiana Fest 2025
4-10 p.m. — Discover Kalamazoo — Enjoy poutine and celebrate Canadian culture with music and a kitchen party.
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Dokidokon 2025
September 21-23 — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets range from $10 to $180 — Join an exciting anime and gaming convention with diverse events and a pirate theme.
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Kalamazoo Oktoberfest 2025
4-10 p.m. — Harvey's on the Mall — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with drinks, food, live music and an exciting bar crawl experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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