Sunday, December 15th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alma Powell Branch Library in Kalamazoo opened its temporary location with a celebration, aiming to provide essential services until its permanent site is ready. WWMT
- ➤ After a $10.1 million, nine-month effort featuring unforeseen sewer repairs and historical discoveries, Kalamazoo's Westnedge Avenue reopens with upgraded infrastructure and improved road safety measures. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A structure fire has led to the closure of M-89 in Richland, Michigan, between North 28th Street and East C Avenue. WWMT
- ➤ A house in Richland Township, MI, was deemed a total loss following a fire with no injuries reported, and a dog was rescued; the cause is under investigation but space heaters were mentioned. WKZO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter weather advisory is in effect for 19 counties in Michigan, promising challenging travel conditions due to possible freezing rain. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AJ Rickli, an all-state senior, reached 1,000 career points during a game against Paw Paw, marking a significant achievement for the Kalamazoo Hackett girls basketball team. MLive
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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