Kalamazoo proposes changes to help police fight ‘X-Train’ mobile nuisance parties

Kalamazoo proposes changes to help police fight ‘X-Train’ mobile nuisance parties

KALAMAZOO, MI — Lights and noise keep residents awake through the early morning hours. Cars and crowds interfere with emergency services.

Proposed ordinance aims to tow ‘X-Train’ vehicles in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A proposed city ordinance in Kalamazoo looks to make it easier for officers to tow vehicles involved in mobile nuisance parties known as "X-trains." The change would allow the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety to impound a vehicle used in a nuisance party later, when it's easier for police to tow it. Officers will send a warning letter to the registered vehicle owner. If that warning is violated within six months, t…

4/23/25: WMU pres. announcement – NowKalamazoo

WMU is set to announce its next president today. Also: Kalamazoo public safety thinks it has a solution for X-trains. And Kalamazoo is trying out community composting.