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Monday, December 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Koa Fund's third-annual Sunrise Gathering in Kalamazoo celebrated community art and storytelling, featuring over 20 local creatives and youth artists.  WWMT
  • News Channel 3 highlights key local events including a box truck hitting emergency vehicles on I-94, the rescue of over 100 dogs from breeding mills, a Michigan teen's guilty plea to murder, a fatal I-94 crash, an apartment fire death, a Portage ALDI armed robbery, a call for justice in a 2016 murder, and the launch of 'tiny houses' for marginalized individuals in Kalamazoo.  WWMT

CRIME NEWS

  • A 55-year-old man on federal probation was arrested by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team for allegedly selling heroin and fentanyl in Oshtemo Township.  MLive

CULTURE NEWS

  • A group of Western Michigan University alumni assert they initiated the first 'ugly sweater party' in Kalamazoo in 2000, challenging Canadian claims of starting the trend in 2002.  MLive

SPORTS NEWS

  • Isaiah Theodile scored 20 points in the second half to lead Kalamazoo Central to a comeback victory in their basketball game against Loy Norrix.  MLive

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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  • Dopapod Live Performance

    Dopapod will perform live at Bell's Brewery, offering a night of engaging music in Kalamazoo.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Wed, 1/8/25

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