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Kalamazoo
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is seeking more toy donations to fulfill a 40% increase in requests for their Christmas Toy Shop, signaling an urgent need to support 2,523 registered children this holiday season. WWMT
- ➤ Millenium Park in Portage opened its ice rink for the season with a skating demonstration and free admission for the first 25 skaters. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo's Moonlight Madness event successfully attracted shoppers to the downtown area for late-night shopping, dining, and holiday festivities. WWMT
- ➤ In Kalamazoo, Michigan, three 410-square-foot tiny homes designed to provide affordable, supportive housing for individuals with criminal backgrounds and/or substance use disorder history are ready for occupancy. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Axel Armando Zuniga-Rivera was found guilty of fatally shooting Marcell Savon Alguarelles-Bell in August 2023 and will be sentenced on January 10, 2025. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University initiates the search for its 10th president as Dr. Edward Montgomery announces retirement, effective June 30th, after achieving record enrollment and retention, improving graduation rates, maintaining balanced budgets, and securing new research projects. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Senate passed a package of bills to prohibit 'ghost guns' and bump stocks, sparking a blend of bipartisan support and opposition. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 44 high school football players from Southwest Michigan received all-state honors for their exceptional performance in the 2024 season. MLive
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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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