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Kalamazoo
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s Stuart Historic Homes Tour returned on Oct. 4th after an 11-year stop, giving visitors a chance to tour Victorian homes, a historic school, antique stores and the city’s oldest burial ground—ticket proceeds will support the tour and fund a new community park. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ An injured Lakeshore JV football player met with the Kalamazoo Central player who injured him—along with both of their fathers—on Saturday afternoon to clear up the issues caused by a viral video. WWMT
- ➤ A father apologized for his son's actions during a Kalamazoo Central junior varsity football game on October 5th after the 15-year-old jumped onto an opponent and caused a severe spine injury — he said the viral video with racist slurs and violent threats has worsened the consequences his son now faces. Community members are watching the board's disciplinary process closely as they call for fair and compassionate treatment. WWMT
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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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