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Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy warns local residents about a scam where callers demand immediate payment using prepaid debit cards—customers who receive such calls and emails should call 800-477-5050 if they suspect fraud or need assistance. WWMT
- ➤ KDPS officers responded to a shooting near the intersection of Park and Hopkins on Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. and are canvassing the area after two people were injured while the suspects remain at large. WWMT
- ➤ A Kalamazoo woman testified that she faked her own death to survive a brutal attack by two assailants — she said that while fading in and out of consciousness she asked them to place her outside when she could not fight back. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Kalamazoo will begin a three-year, $60-million water system upgrade on Monday, September 8, that will build a 15,000-square-foot treatment facility to remove contaminants and replace aging water mains along Michigan Avenue, Wallace Avenue, and Elder Street — the project will include lane shifts and street closures and is expected to be completed by November 2028. WKZO
- ➤ Former Kalamazoo Township Fire Chief David Obreiter dismissed his lawsuit—filed over wrongful termination and false allegations—after reaching a settlement with former Township Manager Dexter Mitchell, which ended all legal challenges including a pending appeal. Details of their agreement remain confidential. WWMT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The County Road Association of Michigan released its list of the best fall color tours for 2025 and suggested three routes in Kalamazoo County—a 51-mile tour starting at 29th Street and Q Avenue in the east, a 45-mile tour beginning at 33rd Street and G Avenue in the north, and a 73-mile tour from 8th Street and O Avenue in the south. Peak fall color is expected from October 6 to November 8 with southwest Michigan at its best from October 25. WKZO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Comstock high school football team received a $15K grant from the Detroit Lions and new baby blue helmets days before starting its 2025 season. The team traveled to Ford Field for a game where they lost 34-8 to Homer—Coach Art Campione said the boost will help level the playing field for its players. MLive
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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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QPR Crisis Response Training
2-4 p.m. — YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo — Free entry — Learn essential skills to help prevent suicide and assist those in crisis.
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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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