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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vintage electronics and ham radio enthusiasts gathered Oct. 4 in Kalamazoo for the Vintage Electronics Expo where they bought, sold, and traded vintage computers, radios and record players — a partnership between the Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club and Kalamazoo Hamfest. WWMT
- ➤ Peppa is a playful husky puppy at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan looking for her forever home. Executive director Katie Timber said the pup is about 4 to 5 months old and may do best in a house without young children—Peppa appeared in a studio on October 3. WWMT
- ➤ Members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi began a 10-day kayak trip on Saturday from Saylors Landing in Marshall to mark 15 years since the Kalamazoo River oil spill—honoring ancestral routes and the river’s recovery. The journey will end on Oct. 13 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and shows ongoing care for Michigan’s waterways. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo's Only Alien Cannabis Co. says the new 24% tax on recreational marijuana—meant to pay for road repairs—will hurt small dispensaries and may push customers toward the black market as protesters raise concerns while lawmakers back the tax for fixing roads. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Harvest Moon will rise tomorrow at 11:47 p.m. and appear full on Sunday and Tuesday as the first of three supermoons closing out 2025. Local sky watchers will note it appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter during perigee — a change caused by its closer pass to Earth. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A judge dismissed the free-speech lawsuit filed by local critic Stefanie Boone, who claimed Lowell Area Schools limited her ability to contact staff. Her attorney said he will appeal the ruling — noting the judge ruled the policy controls whom she may speak to and not her message. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local planning officials reviewed three proposals in September—Texas Township approved plans for TC Scoops to build an ice cream shop next to Texas Corners Brewing, Pavilion Township postponed discussion of a data center ordinance, and Cooper Township set new pet limits restricting owners to three pets on residential properties. These measures will shape future developments across Kalamazoo County. MLive
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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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150th Show on the Road: Kalamazoo
6-9 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate 150 years of faith and renewal with an evening of joyous festivities.
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LuFuki and Divine Providence
7-8:30 p.m. — Dalton Theatre — Cost Info — Experience a unique blend of music and spirituality with composer LuFuki Ismaeel Dhul-Qarnayn.
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Dokidokon 2025
Oct 24-26 — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 — Dive into a weekend of anime and gaming fun with themed events and community spirit.
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Iowa Heartlanders at Kalamazoo Wings
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs — Kick off your weekend with an exciting night of hard-hitting hockey action and unbeatable value.
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Chunky Knit Pumpkins Crafting
2-4 p.m. — Schultz Sweets — Cost info not specified — Create your own cozy fall decor with chunky knit pumpkins while enjoying sweet treats.
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Murder Mystery Dinner
6-9 p.m. — One Well Brewing — $60 ticket includes pizza and appetizers — Test your true crime skills in a fun evening of mystery and case cracking.
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