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Coming up on the Kalamazoo Patch calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

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Good morning Kalamazoo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police make arrest in Reed Street homicide; investigators seek more tips.
  • Why Kalamazoo College just earned a national "Best Value" spotlight.
  • Which global stars are coming to Kalamazoo for the 2027 Gilmore Festival?

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kalamazoo man arrested in murder of Latraysa Brown, police say (fox17online.com) — Kalamazoo police have arrested a local man in connection with the Sept. 27 shooting death of 49-year-old Latraysa Brown at her Reed Street home. Investigators recovered a firearm during a search near Mountain Home Cemetery and are probing whether a subsequent fatal shooting was retaliation, asking anyone with information to contact KDPS or Kalamazoo Silent Observer.
   

2. Princeton Review Names Kalamazoo College a Best Value for 2027 (kzoo.edu) — Kalamazoo College has been named one of The Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges for 2027 and is the only private college in Michigan on the list. With a strong return-on-investment rating of 87 out of 99, the school is being recognized nationally for combining academics, affordability, and career outcomes, which could influence local families weighing college options.
   

3. Ben Folds among big names set to headline 2027 Gilmore Piano Festival (mlive.com) — Big-name performers Ben Folds, Yuja Wang, and Christian McBride are all headed to Kalamazoo for the 2027 Gilmore International Piano Festival, running April 27 through May 9. With more than 60 concerts and events planned across Southwest Michigan, locals will have multiple chances to see world-class piano and jazz performances right in town, with full lineups and ticket details coming later this year.
   

4. Women's Soccer Dominates in MIAA Opener Over Olivet (kzoo.edu) — Kalamazoo College women's soccer thrilled home fans with an 8–0 shutout of Olivet in their MIAA opener at MacKenzie Field, highlighted by a hat trick from Ruby Hogan. Several Hornets notched first collegiate points, and goalkeeper Jess Forbis earned her fourth straight shutout as Kalamazoo improved to 6–2–1 before visiting Trine on Saturday night.
   

5. EPA highlights PFAS research and water cleanup efforts during Michigan tour (waterworld.com) — Federal environmental officials are highlighting major cleanup work along the Kalamazoo River, where dredging of contaminated sediment near Trowbridge Dam is expected to finish this year before dam removal and riverbank restoration. During a broader Michigan tour, EPA leaders also reviewed PFAS research funding and water treatment efforts that could influence how Kalamazoo-area contamination is monitored and addressed in coming years.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A huge thank you to everyone who came out for National Public Lands Day at Oshtemo Township Park!
    Working alongside Oshtemo Friends of the Parks, volunteers spent the morning clearing invasive species, improving trails, and beautifying our popular… (Nextdoor )
  • Water quality monitoring continues, and cleanup is ongoing after the East Jordan Plastics fire, with officials stating the public is safe and employees may return by the end of the week.
    12:29PM on Sep 29: Water quality monitoring continues after a plastics factory fire, with South Haven city officials stating residents do not need to… (Nextdoor )
  • IICRC posted a job opening for Floor Cleaning Technician in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
  • Meijer posted a job opening for Meat Clerk - Part Time in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.

Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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