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Kalamazoo
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy received regulatory approval for its $277 million 2026 Reliability Action Plan that will secure the grid by doubling tree-trimming miles, burying more power lines, and installing 32,000 new poles. Customers will see a $9 monthly rate increase beginning in May (with $6.75 funding grid improvements and $2.25 covering taxes and fees). WWMT
- ➤ Local staff at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport donated food + essential supplies on March 25 to support roughly two dozen unpaid TSA workers who continue their duties amid the government funding shutdown. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Community of Kalamazoo launched a three-year, $9 million Thrive Together Campaign — aiming to enhance senior living by renovating Hawthorn Landing, upgrading the Upjohn Care and Rehabilitation Center and campus spaces. Renovations will begin in 2026 with completion expected by 2028 as community partners are invited to contribute. WKZO
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MYWAY Wrestling Individual State Championship Finals
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Cost info unavailable — Witness the excitement of state-level wrestling competition.
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Margaritaville Night with K-Wings
7-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and dogs — Enjoy a tropical twist on K-Wings hockey while benefiting local parks.
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Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat
2-5 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets from $46.56 — Enjoy the classic tale of mischief with your family as the Cat in the Hat shakes up a rainy day.
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Easter Day Brunch
11 AM – 5 PM — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — $30 for adults, $18 for children under 12 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch featuring both classic and indulgent offerings.
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Celebration of Community Poets
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate local poetry and enjoy performances from talented community poets and musicians.
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Kalamazoo Comic-Con
12-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — $22 Fri Adult ($55 for 3-day pass) — Explore the world of comics with celebrities, voice actors, and authors.
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Meet the Author: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
3-5 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in a Q&A and book signing with the author of 'Take My Hand'.
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WMU College of Aviation Fly-In
12-5 p.m. — WMU College of Aviation — Free entry — Bring the family for fun activities, egg hunts, and a showcase of aircraft at this annual celebration.
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MI CUPA HR Annual Conference
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Paid parking — Explore impactful HR strategies for higher education professionals.
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Good Night, Oscar
7:30-9:45 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices range from $20-$52 — Experience the witty and poignant tale of Oscar Levant on a late-night talk show in the 1950s.
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