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Kalamazoo
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Michigan lawmaker is pushing new rules to regulate synthetic kratom—often called gas station heroin—after reports emerged of minors misusing the product. House Bill 4969, which requires buyers be 21 and mandates proper packaging and labeling, passed committee and will soon be considered by the full House. WWMT
- ➤ Today, Kalamazoo’s Ministry with Community began an emergency housing plan that keeps its daytime shelter open into the night to add 80 extra beds+ hotel rooms for the medically vulnerable when temperatures drop. Officials say the plan, funded with $750,000 by the city, county and United Way’s Continuum of Care, will run until March 31 while they work on a five-year strategy to help more homeless residents. WKZO
- ➤ Plow crews in Kalamazoo County have been clearing snow from secondary roads after heavy weekend snowfall, and city workers have been operating 12-hour shifts on major routes. City and county teams plan to pass neighborhood streets by about 8 a.m. today—residents are advised to drive slow and keep 200 feet behind the plows—until cleanup is complete. WWMT
- ➤ On Monday night, about 3,100 people in Arcadia and Knollwood lost power near Western Michigan University due to an equipment issue—Consumers Energy said power will be restored by 4 a.m. Tuesday. WWMT
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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Dickens’ warm tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas this holiday season.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
Dec 5, 7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive comedic take on holiday rom-coms with local charm and humor.
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A Carpenters' Christmas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — $46.56 — Celebrate the season with a tribute concert featuring the beloved Christmas songs of the Carpenters.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2-8 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A holiday rom-com parody that delivers laughs and local humor just in time for the festive season.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Bloomington Bison
5-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $9 tickets — Enjoy the first 269 Night with $2 beers and win a free ticket if the K-Wings win!
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Libby York Jazz Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 Adult / $10 Student — Enjoy an enchanting evening with acclaimed jazz vocalist Libby York and her talented ensemble.
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Christmas Cabaret
7-9 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming celebration of music and holiday cheer with festive favorites and complimentary refreshments.
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Christmas Craft Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Free entry — Explore local crafts and holiday spirit in a festive setting.
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A Christmas Carol
2-4 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in this annual holiday production.
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Christmas Cabaret 2025
7-9 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Tickets required — Experience the joy of the season with festive music and complimentary refreshments in a holiday celebration.
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