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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Milwood Estates mobile home park in Kalamazoo kept buckets outside damaged trailers this week to collect rainwater for flushing toilets—raising concerns about decay and rodent issues as they fear for their home's future. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 6, the Holland Fire Department responded to a chemical spill at LG Energy Solutions at 875 E 48th Street in Holland—15 people were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and responders secured the area while cleanup continued, with no life-threatening injuries reported. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 27-year-old man was charged with assault with intent to murder for stabbing his father multiple times during an argument in Schoolcraft Township at 8:50 p.m. on Sept. 3—leaving the 49-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries—and he fled the scene before returning at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 4 and being arrested while hiding in a ditch. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo police responded to a non-fatal shooting in the 600 block of Mabel Street Friday night—officials collected evidence and asked residents to avoid the area. MLive
- ➤ A 24-year-old man is in custody at Kalamazoo County Jail after deputies responded at 11:16 p.m. Friday to reports that he broke into Cooper Market on Douglas Avenue in Cooper Township using a brick to shatter the glass front door, steal merchandise and flee on foot, and the store has since reopened. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jakari Lipsey, a junior at Loy Norrix, earned his 14th scholarship offer when he received an offer from the University of Michigan — the winningest program in college football. MLive
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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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Goh Kurosawa Performance
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating concert featuring original songs and global melodies from musician Goh Kurosawa.
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