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Carlos Vance Watts Jr. is to stand trial for the murder of his girlfriend, Heather Kelley, who went missing in December 2022.

Lakota hip-hop artist and artist-in-residence at Western Michigan University, Frank Waln, teaches 'Indigenous Music, Healing, and Activism', integrating Native American perspectives into music and history education.

Michigan's Cage-Free Law, effective January 1, mandates all eggs sold in the state must come from cage-free chickens, aligning with animal welfare standards.

In 2024, over three dozen new dining spots including restaurants, coffeehouses, and bars opened in the Kalamazoo area, showcasing a diverse culinary expansion.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Traditional Bowhunters Expo 2025

This expo features archery supplies and demonstrations, showcasing products relevant to traditional bowhunting enthusiasts.

Contra & Square Dance Workshop

Enjoy an evening of dancing with a beginning workshop and live music at the Oshtemo Grange Hall.