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Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo nonprofit HOPE launches three affordable tiny houses to assist individuals facing housing challenges, with plans for more units and a headquarters to support residents. WWMT
- ➤ Martin Vargas, who migrated from Mexico, successfully transitioned his restaurant, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, from Paw Paw to a new location in Kalamazoo, Michigan, continuing its 20-year history of serving popular Mexican dishes. MLive
- ➤ Kzoo Parks' December to Remember event is cancelled due to weather, with alternatives offered such as picking up a holiday craft bag and visiting Santa's mailbox from Dec. 16-19. WWMT
- ➤ The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will provide $165,000 each to Housing Resources Incorporated and Integrated Services of Kalamazoo to support housing crisis interventions, building on a pilot program's success. WKZO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Westbound I-94 near Galesburg is closed due to a semi-tractor trailer crash, amid poor travel conditions from snow and strong winds. MLive
- ➤ A box truck collided with four public safety vehicles on I-94 in Kalamazoo County, resulting in minor injuries to the truck driver and temporary highway closure. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kalamazoo man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend and will face 60 to 100 years in prison. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery received a 2.75% pay raise, increasing his annual salary to $522,061, in recognition of enrollment and retention improvements. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A snowstorm brought significant snowfall to Southwest Michigan, causing school closures and traffic incidents, highlighted by a timelapse video of downtown Kalamazoo. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 'Tree of Love' campaign at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo raises funds for early breast cancer detection and cardiac procedures, having supported over 580 patients in 10 years. WWMT
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Let It Snow: A Soulful Holiday Celebration
This event is a pop-up Christmas bar featuring soul music, holiday cocktails, and festive decor, hosted every Saturday at Dabney & Co. in Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel Hockey Game
The Kalamazoo Wings will take on the Indy Fuel in a competitive hockey match at the Wings Event Center.
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Trivia Night Fundraiser for Mattawan Little League
A trivia night at The Backyard of Kalamazoo to raise funds for the Mattawan Little League with dinner options and a matching donation offer from Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the magic of Coldplay's music performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Cincinnati Cyclones - Wings Wonderland Weekend
The Kalamazoo Wings host the Cincinnati Cyclones for a themed game featuring $3 food and drinks in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Elsa & Anna Winter Wonderland Brunch
The Backyard of Kalamazoo will host a Frozen themed brunch featuring characters Elsa and Anna, with limited reservations available for an enjoyable family experience.
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Dopapod Live Performance at Bell's General Store
Dopapod will be performing live at Bell's General Store in Kalamazoo, MI, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Dopapod Live Performance
Dopapod will perform live at Bell's Brewery, offering a night of engaging music in Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel: New Year's Eve Hockey Game
Celebrate New Year's Eve with an exciting Kalamazoo Wings hockey game at Wings Event Center, featuring special family ticket packages and football game viewings.
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Michigan's Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show
The conference features seminars on brewery operations and a trade show for craft brewing industry professionals, including a sensory evaluation workshop and a dinner reception.
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~ Winston Churchill
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