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Hi there, Kalamazoo! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to attend Carlos Gutierrez's leadership talk in downtown Kalamazoo.
  • How to enjoy discounted admission at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
  • Ring video helps track down where a Kalamazoo County family dog was shot

Also on today's calendar: City of Sturgis to Host Fall Foam Recycling Drop-Off with Support from Dart Container and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with high clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez to speak at WMU event in Kalamazoo (kalamazootimes.com) — Western Michigan University is bringing former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez to downtown Kalamazoo on Thursday, Oct. 15, for a free leadership conversation at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. WMU students, faculty, and staff can attend at no cost with online registration, and local business and community leaders are invited to hear regional growth and leadership insights.
   

2. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Offers Reduced Admission Fees While Preparing for Two Exciting Exhibitions (michiganmamanews.com) — The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is cutting admission prices through Oct. 25, giving Kalamazoo visitors and families a cheaper way to explore select galleries and the interactive children's space. While staff prepare two major exhibitions opening later this fall, you can still see notable works, enjoy hands-on activities, and plan ahead for new shows on animals, fashion, and identity.
   

3. Video helps Kalamazoo County deputies pinpoint exact time when family dog was shot (wwmt.com) — Kalamazoo County deputies are investigating after a family dog was fatally shot near the Gull Prairie Nature Preserve in Richland Township, using Ring camera audio and GPS collar data to pinpoint the time and location. The German Shepherd, Jax, returned home bleeding and later had to be put down, and authorities are now interviewing neighbors while reminding residents that killing a pet is a felony. Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office or Silent Observer.
   

4. 5 warrant-category bookings reported in Kalamazoo County for week ending Oct. 4 (kalamazootimes.com) — Kalamazoo County residents can see a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity, with five warrant-related bookings reported at the county jail for the week ending Oct. 4. The listing outlines each individual's facility and charges, offering a transparent but limited look at current criminal justice proceedings.
   

5. West Michigan native calls for change after being hit while working roadside (fox17online.com) — A Kalamazoo native tow truck driver is recovering in a Tennessee hospital after being struck by a car while helping a disabled tractor, and he's now urging stronger protections for roadside workers. His story, along with input from a Michigan towing company owner, highlights gaps in Michigan's Move Over Law enforcement and lighting rules that they believe leave tow operators vulnerable.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Moonpie came home last night!
    he's lost some weight but in good condition ty for everyone who looked out for him. (Nextdoor River's Edge District)
  • Been having the BEST time perfecting my oversized dark chocolate chunk cookies for our little fall market we're hosting this weekend.
    If you like homemade baked goods, crafts, original artwork, coffee, florals, home decor and clooothes!! About 9 of us are putting together a curated… (Nextdoor Springbrook)
  • Prism Biotech, Inc posted a job opening for Physician Account Pharma Rep - Oncology (Entry/Specialty) in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
  • Flowserve Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist II 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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