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Kalamazoo
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County's Public Housing Commission launched a project that introduced four new modular homes for low-income families, aiming to add a total of 10 homes to address local housing needs. MLive
- ➤ Kalako Pizza, a new pizzeria in Portage, Michigan, has opened its doors in the former location of the beloved Chicago Style Pizza, serving unique and reasonably priced pizzas to enthusiastic community reception. MLive
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners, a new nonprofit, is launching in Kalamazoo to process local food to address global hunger and needs about 50 volunteers daily for their operations. WKZO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A seven-year-old child is now in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle in Kalamazoo, with the driver cooperating fully with authorities. WKZO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Watts Jr., accused of murdering his girlfriend Heather Kelley in Michigan, will face trial after a judge found sufficient evidence. WWMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan ski resorts are employing innovative methods to attract skiers despite experiencing a warmer than usual holiday season. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University is actively searching for a new president as Edward Montgomery announces retirement for June 2025, with the goal of finding a candidate that will lead the university towards future innovation and growth. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Trade Commission advises caution against immigration scams, highlighting tactics like fake websites and the importance of verifying attorney credentials. WWMT
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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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The Art of Reading Smoke Seminar
This seminar led by Rob Backer focuses on teaching firefighters effective tactics for understanding fire behavior through smoke analysis, complemented by hands-on case studies and demonstrations.
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Celebrating MLK Day Through Community Service
In honor of MLK's yearly day of service, Milestone Senior Services is hosting a Birthday Cake Kit Drive with donation requests of a cake mix, icing, a can of Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda), candles, and decorative elements such as colored sugar, sprinkles, etc. Any items can be brought to Milestone Senior Services, 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, where kits will be assembled and given to Loaves and Fishes for distribution to families to help them celebrate a special day!
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Traditional Bowhunters Expo 2025
This expo features archery supplies and demonstrations, showcasing products relevant to traditional bowhunting enthusiasts.
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Contra & Square Dance Workshop
Enjoy an evening of dancing with a beginning workshop and live music at the Oshtemo Grange Hall.
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