Hello Kalamazoo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Kalamazoo police are asking for after a deadly overnight shooting
- Where Kalamazoo County drivers found the cheapest gas last week
- How Angling Road Elementary's student makeup is quietly shifting
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman, 30, killed in Kalamazoo shooting (mlive.com) — Kalamazoo police are investigating a deadly early-morning shooting after a 30-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening wounds and later died. Officers on patrol heard gunfire near Florence Street and Cobb Avenue around 2:17 a.m. Saturday and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips through Kalamazoo Silent Observer.
• Cheapest regular gas in Kalamazoo County at $3.96 per gallon in week ending Aug. 15 (kalamazootimes.com) — Drivers in Kalamazoo County saw the cheapest regular gas at $3.96 per gallon during the week ending Aug. 15, with the countywide average at $4.24. The piece compares local prices to Michigan and national averages, explaining how global oil markets, refinery activity, and seasonal demand are keeping 2026 fuel costs volatile.
• Angling Road Elementary had 27 Asian students in 2024-25 (kalamazootimes.com) — Families in the greater Kalamazoo-Portage area may notice growing diversity at Angling Road Elementary, where 27 Asian students were enrolled in 2024-25, up 8% from the prior year. The school counted 360 students overall, with white students still the majority, while district and statewide data show broader enrollment declines since before the pandemic.
📸 Around Kalamazoo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kalamazoo
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Tuesday August 25 - CANCELED Zoning Board of Appeals
Charter Township of Comstock 6138 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
4:00 pm Wednesday August 26 - CMS Open House
Comstock Public Schools Comstock Middle School, 3100 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, U
5:00 pm - CES Open House
Comstock Public Schools Comstock Elementary School, 1423 N 28th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
5:30 pm Tuesday September 1 - Lunch @ the Conversation Cafe
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
11:30 am - Texas Hold 'em Poker
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
12:00 pm - Food Pantry
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
1:00 pm - Ukulele Jam
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Sunday August 23 - One Well Brewing – Kalamazoo →
One Well Brewing, 4213 Portage Street, Kalamazoo
6:00 pm Monday August 24 - OPEN ROADS BIKE REPAIR
Parchment Community Library Outside
4:00 pm - Board of Education (Business) Meeting @ Parchment High School
Parchment School District 1916 E G Ave, Parchment, MI 49004, USA
6:00 pm - The Library Kitchen And Taphouse – Kalamazoo →
The Library Kitchen & Taphouse, 3725 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
8:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - CANCELED Zoning Board of Appeals
Charter Township of Comstock 6138 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog his name is Barrel he has a collar with his mom's number but he is really hard to catch.
Call 269-366-4827 -Steve .. Oakwood neighborhood is where he is staying while mom is out of town. But could have gone farther. He has been gone for… (Nextdoor Oakwood) - If anyone needs a plumber l have one for you.
His name is Mike Atkinson. He certainly knows what he is doing and very reasonable. Lovely, lovely person. (Nextdoor South Westnedge)
- Harvard Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner-32694 in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Customer Service Call Agent in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portage
- Cardinal cross country teams place 18th at Portage Central Early Bird Meet (wtvbam.com)
- FBI, Portage Public Safety warn of scam surge after man sentenced in fraud case (wwmt.com)
- Portage will interview 3 city manager finalists Tuesday (mlive.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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