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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo is using a $480,000 grant to build three affordable 'cottage' homes by 2026 to address housing needs, using pre-approved plans to speed up development. MLive
- ➤ Westbound West Michigan Avenue between Drake Road and Century Avenue in Kalamazoo is closed until Dec. 23 for emergency sanitary sewer work, with detours in place for motorists and sidewalk access maintained for cyclists. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi crash into a power pole led to a power outage in north Kalamazoo, with the driver fleeing the scene and causing road closures due to low-hanging wires. WKZO
- ➤ Two Comstock Township firefighters were minorly injured when they avoided a box truck on icy I-94, with Michigan State Police investigating and potential charges pending. WKZO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kalamazoo County Mexican restaurant owner was stabbed in the hand by robbers during an armed robbery, with the police currently investigating the incident. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer announces two key economic development projects in Kalamazoo County, involving over $25 million in investment and creating 64 jobs. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Portage Public Schools will retain 'The Breadwinner' in the fifth grade curriculum despite some parents' concerns over its graphic content. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo will allocate $1.5 million in federal stimulus funds to give 200 families with new babies $7,500 each through the Rx Kids program starting in February 2025. MLive
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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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