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Attention: To the people racing/being obnoxious in their cars near Stadium Dr. and Howard Street: Can we please take it down a notch?

Hey everyone, I’m a resident living right off Howard Street, and I’m reaching out because the noise levels lately have been getting out of hand.

I know Stadium Drive is a main artery, but the constant engine revving, erratic driving, and late-night drag racing have become a massive nuisance for those of us who actually live here. It’s not just the noise—it’s honestly getting pretty dangerous with how fast people are gunning it through the intersections.

I’m not trying to be the "fun police," but please have some respect for the neighborhood. If you want to hear your engine roar, maybe head out to a track or somewhere less residential? Some of us are just trying to sleep or have a quiet evening.

Please, just knock it off.

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u/devon7066 — 12 hours ago
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Miller Road Transfer Station

I was charged $77.00 to dump a pick up truck bed worth of crap at the dump! That’s asinine! I did the math based on the average illegal dumping ticket (and this is for the side of the road, not an authorized dumpster). I could dump at an apartment complex ten times, receive a ticket at the average price of $100 and save $670. That means even if you’re caught on your second dump, you’re saving money. How do these places expect responsible dumping if they charge out the ass.

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u/AveratV6 — 20 hours ago
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Fire near Drake and Parkview

It was around this area and from what i saw close to this size. I could see the smoke from over 5 miles away. Yet I have not seen anything about it on the news and haven't been able to get time to investigate it. I was just curious if anyone knew what caused it because a fire like that couldve spread who knows how far.

u/Shadeersosoo2 — 14 hours ago
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I swear I just heard every police officer in Kalamazoo go down Douglas ave.

Does anyone know what happened? I'm right by Dayshas, sounded like they were heading towards Daja Vu but I could be wrong.

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u/WasabiLegitimate2271 — 10 hours ago
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Man charged with murder in Kalamazoo shooting

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting in a Kalamazoo park last week.

Appearing in a Kalamazoo courtroom via video linkup from jail, Carlin Barcelo was arraigned Monday afternoon on charges of open murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.

The shooting happened around 3 p.m. Friday at Davis Street Park. Telonn Horton, 29, was killed. Police have not said what led up to the shooting.

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u/joshys_97 — 19 hours ago
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Vigil remembers life of Telonn Horton who died in Kalamazoo park shooting

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After a shooting at Davis Street Park Friday afternoon, friends and family of the 29-year-old man who died held a vigil to remember his life.

They say Telonn Horton was a caring and loving man who loved to skate.

Around 100 people gathered at the park, saying what happened there Friday is difficult to process.

The vigil followed an announcement from Kalamazoo's Department of Public Safety (KDPS) that a person of interest is in custody.

They lit candles and planted flowers before a short ceremony.

Some wore purple, Horton's favorite color.

Gathering around a picnic table, they said a prayer and passed out cans of spray string to let off in his honor.

His friends recalled that he was always smiling and they never expected a tragedy like this to happen.

KDPS is investigating the shooting as a homicide.

The person who was arrested is expected to be criminally charged on Monday.

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u/roastymctoasty — 20 hours ago
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Zero waste swap drop off update!

Bells added an extra evening (tomorrow 4/21 from 5-7) when you can drop off your gently used clothes, books, and/or puzzles for the swap!

They also extended the hours of drop off on Wednesday (4/22) to go from noon up until the swap starts at 4!

I hope this enables more people to be able to participate! :)

u/space-glitter — 11 hours ago
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Environmental Concerns Committee Asks For Transparency About the KMR Fire.

https://wwmt.com/news/local/metal-recycling-plant-fire-major-environmental-concerns-committee-ecc-impacts-black-smoke-kdps-investigation-pm25-particulate-harmful-concerns-kalamazoo-western-michigan

>They want the city to answer these questions:

>What air pollution was released (including the precise composition of the PM 2.5 pollution)?

>What potential water pollution has been washed into the waterways (in addition to oil)?

>How the City of Kalamazoo is going to communicate this information to all residents, particularly those in impacted areas?

>What steps the City of Kalamazoo is going to take to continue to monitor the environmental impacts of this fire?

>City Commissioner Jeanne Hess reported that Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) found "no issues with contaminated runoff," however, ECC committee members emphasized a need for more "granular data."

>ECC Associate Member Katie Meyer Teper said “surface wipe sampling” and “soil testing” should be performed within a five-mile radius to detect lithium-ion contaminants or heavy metals that may have settled after becoming airborne.

u/Fine-Radish2691 — 21 hours ago
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Colonial Kitchen closing?

I saw on biddergy an auction for all the contents of Colonial Kitchen on Drake. I didn’t hear anything about them closing. Am I just misreading it?

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u/KitchiGammi — 15 hours ago
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Gentle dentistry

Hi there! I am 45f. Due to a fear of dentists stemming from childhood, I have not been in 20 years. (Please I know, I’m embarrassed already I assure you). Despite my efforts at home, my teeth are in bad shape, and are breaking. I fear many will need to be pulled. As of late, I have bad an awful toothache (nerve may be exposed), in my back molar. I know this sounds silly, but I am so nervous and embarrassed to go. Can you guys tell me a place that would be truly non judgmental, and I place that maybe could just put me under gas for it all? I want to get things taken care of but my anxiety gets the best of me. I know this seems dumb, please be kind. Thank you all so much!

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u/NervousNellies1 — 2 days ago
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Free Meal in the Vine Neighborhood tonight @ 5pm, corner of Wheton & Westnedge.

Good morning everybody, it's Monday and I am proud to announce that we are restarting our Monday night meal. A huge thank you to Allykat for allowing us to serve. The meal goes from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No questions asked. The only requirement is that you show up hungry. Tonight we are having hotdogs, baked beans, pasta salad and dessert. There will also be sack lunches to take home for later. See you at 5pm!

u/CloutKicker — 22 hours ago
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Tornado near Gilmore Car Museum?

It's clear that a tornado ripped through the region surrounding Gilmore Car Museum and the surrounding area if you drive around, but online coverage is pretty limited. I am not even sure if it was officially confirmed, but there are trees ripped out from their roots on many properties, and there are a few scattered mentions of the tornado online. Did anyone witness it?

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u/jameswebb534 — 2 days ago
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Does anyone know an Afghan Restaraunt, Market, or the like in KZOO?

I'm a veteran and served two tours in Afghanistan. I'm specifically looking to learn how to make traditional "foot" bread/ naan/ flatbread. I'd love to learn how to make it from someone who can teach me the way they do it in Jalalabad, in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. It's the most comforting bread I've ever eaten.

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u/GiddiUP2025 — 2 days ago
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Dentist help

Hi y'all, I need dentist, but don't have insurance...can somebody please help me with a recommendation

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u/Usgen1026 — 2 days ago