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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 80 veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam are set to fly to Washington, D.C. on May 16 to tour memorials before returning for a free homecoming at Air Zoo in Portage at 8 p.m. Public participants are encouraged to bring thank-you cards + signs. MLive
- ➤ Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center broke ground on the Suzanne UD Parish Therapy Arena today to expand equine-assisted services for people with disabilities. Construction is underway to support mental health and hippotherapy programs (a rising need in Kalamazoo County). MLive
- ➤ On April 29, The Landing Place, a new $8M 77-room homeless shelter for families, opened at 1912 E. Kilgore Service Road, serving as transitional housing as families begin moving in this week + the project was supported by county, city, and local foundations. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Parchment High School held its 'Night in Vegas' prom on Saturday, May 2 at The Desenberg in downtown Kalamazoo. About 120 students enjoyed a casino theme with fake chips and lively festivities (including a speakeasy setting) during the evening. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters approved school bond proposals in Galesburg-Augusta and Vicksburg and renewed the millage in Mattawan for facility upgrades, technology, and transportation; however, Comstock voters rejected a $23.7 million plan for school safety and improvements. WKZO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Creek Renewable Energy agreed to pay the state $25 million for a 2019 sediment spill that covered 30 miles of the Kalamazoo River at Morrow Dam. State officials said mismanagement during spillway gate repairs caused the incident + the settlement aims to improve the waterway. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Township officials will hold a public hearing on May 27 at Gull Lake Middle School at 6:30 p.m. to finish collecting comments on Consumers Energy’s Liberty Farms Solar project—a 1,200-acre site planned to deliver 220 megawatts of renewable energy and stir local concerns about farmland use. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department said mosquito and tick activity is rising today due to warm, damp weather — conditions that have helped Lyme disease cases triple in five years. Residents are urged to take precautions to avoid bites. WKZO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local residents are encouraged to plant native red and orange tubular flowers — a magnet for ruby-throated hummingbirds — along with columbine and beebalm to boost nectar sources as the birds migrate north through our region. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo-area sports fans can vote on the top underclassman spring athlete from 40 candidates representing teams across the region—voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 10. MLive
- ➤ Michigan football recently landed a commitment from Jakari Lipsey, a 6-foot-5 offensive lineman from Kalamazoo Loy Norrix who ranks No. 115 overall and No. 3 in state for the 2027 class. His decision boosts the team’s in-state recruiting drive ahead of upcoming practices. MLive
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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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Light Saber Kids Combat Discovery Class
10 AM - 11 PM — BSD Dance Studio — Free entry — Discover the basics of lightsaber combat in this exciting class for kids aged 8-13.
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