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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Reggie's Pizza Bistro opened on Sept 19 and quickly became known for its 'Johnny Beesting' pizza made with local ingredients — owners Nick Chewie and Blake Kovacs, Kalamazoo locals with strong culinary backgrounds, joined forces after Chewie recovered from a life-changing crash. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kalamazoo Central junior varsity game turned dangerous when one player jumped on another and broke his spine, and a concerned parent said racial slurs and online threats were made — police and school officials are investigating — with the player disciplined under MHSAA rules. WWMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At AcMoody Farms in Union City, farmers are harvesting tomatoes and are 70% complete with their Red Gold contract amid heavy rains that brought two to five inches to parts of West Michigan—one sign of recent change. However, drought conditions persist in many areas—forcing farmers to rely on heavy irrigation as little rain is forecast for the rest of the week. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Meijer donated $500K to build a new food marketing hub in Schneider Hall at WMU that will serve 75 students and offer training in food industry skills — the space features flexible work stations for classes and student groups. MLive
- ➤ Starting Oct. 1, some Kalamazoo-area districts will require families who do not meet income guidelines to pay for student meals as state funding for free meals ends, which could leave children hungry and teachers struggling. School leaders say districts without federal Community Eligibility Provision funding will see fewer meals served as rising food prices add extra strain on families. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage is selling its vacant office building to Kalamazoo County for $600,000—$145,000 less than the price paid two years ago. The building served as a donation center after the May 2024 tornado. MLive
- ➤ Today, the staff at Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant are marking their 70th anniversary with events from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — a ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m. as the facility, which began cleaning wastewater in 1955, highlights its advanced powdered activated carbon process for treating industrial waste. WKZO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ken and Katie Schneider run Little Pistol Farms on their expanded Oshtemo Township land where they planted 16,000 pumpkins in 24 varieties including 600 pound giants for weekend family pick-up through Halloween. Today—starting at 4 p.m.—families can enjoy $5 hayrides led by Ken and buy fresh produce at the roadside stand. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WMU head coach Lance Taylor named transfer quarterback Broc Lowry the starter after he led a 14—13 comeback win over Toledo last Saturday. Lowry finished with career-high passing yards and rushed for a touchdown as the Broncos will host Rhode Island on Saturday at Waldo Stadium. MLive
- ➤ Kane Morris, a rising junior wide receiver for Portage Northern, earned his first Division I offer from an in-state program over the weekend — a result that marks a promising start to his season. MLive
- ➤ A father pleaded for leniency for his 15-year-old son after the Kalamazoo Central JV football player caused a serious spine injury during a game on Sept. 19—district officials have enforced strict disciplinary measures while viral footage sparked racist comments and violent threats that may affect his future education. WWMT
- ➤ Local sports coverage looks at Week 5 football predictions while recalling Mattawan's overtime win over Loy Norrix on Sept. 19—an event in the longstanding Battle for the Bone rivalry. Teams will prepare for more high-stakes play as the series continues its 60-plus-year tradition. MLive
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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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Dokidokon 2025
Daytime — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Dive into a world of anime and gaming at Kalamazoo's beloved convention.
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Dokidokon 2025
All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Dive into a weekend of anime and gaming fun with panels, workshops, and cosplay gatherings.
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US National Under 18 vs. Western Michigan Broncos Mens Hockey (Exhibition)
6:00 PM — Lawson Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the future stars of hockey compete in an exciting exhibition match.
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Ferris State Bulldogs at Western Michigan Broncos Men's Hockey
3:30 AM – 11:00 PM — Lawson/Gable, Kalamazoo, MI — Competitive prices — Catch a thrilling hockey match between the Bulldogs and Broncos.
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Homegrown Bass Featuring Lowke and Tarrow
9 PM – 12 AM — Papa Pete's — $10 presale, $15 day of show — Experience a night of electrifying music with local talents at Papa Pete's.
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Live Music: Bourbon Brothers at Brewery Outré
6-9 p.m. — Brewery Outré — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic bluegrass tunes with cold brews in a lively atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Wings Home Opener vs. Fort Wayne Komets
4:30-6 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free 2025-26 K-Wings Magnet Schedule for the first 2,000 fans — Kick off the new season with an electric atmosphere against a longtime rival.
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