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Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s county-led family homeless shelter The Landing Place is moving ahead after a lost $500,000 investment was replaced—while a nearby $24 million hotel project was put on ice due to its location change. This shift in plans has created ripple effects in the area. MLive
- ➤ Today, Stellar Steppers are hosting their second annual sunrise to sunset walk—raising funds for Bronson Healthcare's NICU—with over $3,500 already donated from a 35-mile community walk from Kalamazoo to South Haven. The funds will support newborn comfort items, toys for children, and programs for families. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing a brick through a window and breaking into Cooper Market at 8005 Douglas Avenue in Cooper Township late Friday night — deputies found him nearby and took him into custody at Kalamazoo County Jail. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo City Commission set dates to narrow candidates for a new city manager, with a closed session on October 6 and interviews on October 15. Current manager Jim Ritsema retires in November and a meet and greet at Capital Center from 5:00—6:30 p.m. will allow the public to learn more before a contract is negotiated and a new manager starts before Halloween. WKZO
- ➤ Officials from YWCA Kalamazoo, Disability Network of Southwest Michigan, Milestone Senior Services and Cradle Kalamazoo are speaking out today to oppose the state House’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget—arguing that its funding cuts will harm services statewide. The proposed budget still must be approved by the Senate and House, and state government may shut down on October 1 if an agreement is not reached. WKZO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo mothers now receive up to $500 monthly from Rx Kids—an initiative that supports prenatal care and early child expenses and has helped 633 local families since its February launch. Local funders have contributed over $10 million to secure two years of funding while state lawmakers work to expand the program statewide via Senate Bill 309. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ News Channel 3 celebrated the NFL season opener with its Detroit Kickoff Special that aired at 11:30 a.m. Sunday — where players and coaches discussed whether the Detroit Lions have the potential to reach the Super Bowl — sharing key season insights with local viewers. WWMT
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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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Swan Lake Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Varied pricing — Experience the timeless and majestic beauty of ballet in this breathtaking production of Swan Lake.
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