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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Colonial Kitchen closed permanently on Apr. 13 after 53 years of service, and its memorabilia and equipment are available via online auction today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Inspections are held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with pick-up starting Apr. 27.) MLive
- ➤ After 30 years serving the community, Zeb's Trading Co. in Texas Corners is closing at the end of April after not receiving a lease renewal. The restaurant will host a farewell event on April 27-28 from 4-7 p.m. for community members to celebrate its legacy. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The museum hosts four days of free piano documentaries from April 28 to May 1 as part of the Gilmore Piano Festival, with noon screenings at Mary Jane Stryker Theater; tickets are available daily at 10 a.m. on a first-come basis. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 150 students and teachers attended the Careers in a Changing Climate event at WMU on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, where Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect hosted local professionals who explained how climate change has reshaped jobs in fields like engineering and manufacturing. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated an interactive map to help foragers find morel hot spots — controlled burns and wildfires are marked on state land from the Michigan-Indiana to the Michigan-Wisconsin border, including areas near Kalamazoo. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WMU student leaders addressed city and county commissions today about planned downtown changes that will move hockey and basketball games to the new Kalamazoo Event Center. They requested enhanced pedestrian safety in Arcadia and Fraternity Village + a lit, paved walkway featuring student artwork to help retain graduates. WKZO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ April is Limb Loss Awareness Month and local athlete Patrick Meine, who lost his leg in a 2019 motorcycle accident, competes in adaptive sports including snowboarding, hockey+ and running. His family+ and local rehabilitation experts support his active recovery. WWMT
- ➤ ISK's new 24/7 Mobile Crisis Unit has made about 850 patient contacts since May 2025, responding quickly to mental health crises in Kalamazoo County. The two-person teams work with local partners — using sensory tactics to connect residents to critical services without insurance barriers. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo city commissioners approved a $500 sale of a vacant lot at 808 Simpson St. on Monday, April 20 to nonprofit Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, which will build five single-family homes for low-income buyers near the intersection of Simpson and Ada streets — further details are expected in May. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The first Kalamazoo-area softball power rankings for 2026 rank Paw Paw first after a 13-1 start and a loss in extra innings last Thursday. Rising teams Mendon, Vicksburg, South Haven and Kalamazoo Christian are highlighted as the season unfolds. MLive
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Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon 2026
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bronson Park — Registration required — Celebrate health and community at the annual marathon in Kalamazoo.
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2026 Kalamazoo Rock, Mineral, Gem, and Fossil Show
2-8 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — $5 adults, kids under 12 free — Explore one of Michigan's largest showcase of minerals, gems, and jewelry from 50 vendors.
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Future Islands Concert
Time unknown — Bell's Beer Garden — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of Future Islands alongside Open Mike Eagle in a lively setting.
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Emmy Kastner Book Release Event
5-6 p.m. — Bookbug & this is a bookstore — Free entry — Celebrate the release of a delightful picture book filled with ice cream and laughter.
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38th Annual Vicksburg Hearty Hustle (5K)
1-3 p.m. — 501 E Hwy St, Vicksburg, MI — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and community at this beloved annual 5K walk/run event.
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Connections Recovery Support Group
5:30-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with others on the recovery journey for peer support in mental health.
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The Mountain Goats Live
8-11 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets from $137 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Mountain Goats in Kalamazoo.
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