Be Safe and Courteous When Celebrating with Fireworks Published on June 30, 2025 Fireworks are only allowed on certain dates and times. If you plan to celebrate with fireworks this summer, make sure you're safe, courteous, and know local ordinances. Tagged as: , News
City Commission Selects Firm in Search For Next City Manager Published on June 24, 2025 The Kalamazoo City Commission has selected executive search services firm Raftelis of Cincinnati, Ohio to begin the selection process for the next city manager to replace James Ritsema. Ritsema is retiring as city manager effective November 18, 2025. Tagged as: , News
KVET Operation Leads to Arrest of Armed Suspects on Portage Street Published on June 24, 2025 On June 21st, 2025, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) Operations Division, with the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF,) were taking part in an operation to address gun violence in the City of Kalamazoo. Tagged as: , News Releases
Marvin Humphrey Sentenced to 18–40 Years for 2024 Homicide Published on June 23, 2025 Marvin Delaney Humphrey, 53, has been sentenced in connection with the November 2024 homicide of 68-year-old Minette Suzanne Weaver. Tagged as: , News Releases
KVET and CRT Apprehend Armed Suspect with Multiple Felony Warrants Published on June 23, 2025 On June 17th, 2025, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT,) apprehended a suspect who had multiple felony warrants for his arrest. The information regarding his whereabouts was obtained from a tip sent through Kalamazoo Silent Observer. Tagged as: , News Releases
Suspect Arraigned, Bond Denied in Fatal June 12 Shooting Published on June 23, 2025 The suspect in the June 12 fatal shooting of 47-year-old Sariah Robinson has been formally arraigned and ordered held without bond. Tagged as: , News Releases
Jaymre Thompson Sentenced in 2024 Homicide Published on June 23, 2025 On June 20, 2025, Jaymre Cameron Thompson, 20, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court by Judge Rebecca J. D’Angelo for his role in a 2024 fatal shooting on Interfaith Boulevard. Tagged as: , News Releases
KDPS Investigates Early Morning Assault on South Rose Street Published on June 23, 2025 At approximately 3:14 a.m. on June 23, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the area of Burr Oak and Burdick. A 32-year-old male was located at the southeast corner of Vine and Burdick with stab wounds and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Tagged as: , News Releases
Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema Event Series Starts Friday, June 27 Published on June 23, 2025 Kzoo Parks will show three free movies this year as part of its Summer Cinema event series. Every year, Summer Cinema welcomes moviegoers to enjoy a night with family and friends, watching a movie outside in our City parks Tagged as: , News
June 16, 2025 City Commission Action Summary Published on June 17, 2025 Read a summary of City Commission's actions at its June 16, 2025 Meeting. Tagged as: , Meeting Summary