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Kalamazoo
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Public Library's Alma Powell Branch has opened a temporary location at 308 West North Street, with plans to select a permanent site within three to four years. WKZO
- ➤ The Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites in downtown Kalamazoo is undergoing renovations including a new lobby bar and an updated Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill, set to reopen in fall 2025. MLive
- ➤ God’s Kitchen of Michigan plans to serve three Christmas dinners in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, offering a festive menu to alleviate hunger. WKZO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi truck crash into a power pole in Kalamazoo resulted in road closures and power outages, with the driver fleeing the scene. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bipartisan water infrastructure bill by Congress aims to address long-standing flooding issues in downtown Kalamazoo through a new study and potential solutions partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo city commissioners are finalizing the allocation of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to meet federal requirements before the end-of-month deadline. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo's city commissioners will discuss a significantly increased 2025 budget due to raised state and federal funding for construction and water projects, with a confirmation that the federal funds are expected to be secure. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo city commissioners announce a $500,000 allocation for the homeless in the 2025 budget, focusing on temporary shelters if needed. WKZO
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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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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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