Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
Bradley, an 8-month-old Chihuahua mix seeking his forever home, was introduced by the SPCA of Southwest Michigan on Wednesday, May 6.
The agency advises potential adopters with current dogs to schedule a meet-and-greet to ensure compatibility.
This spring, the DNR warns residents to watch for tiny turtle hatchlings crossing roads near wetlands + marshes as they head toward water.
If you see one, carefully move it in the same direction it is traveling to help it reach safety.
Kalamazoo Township condemned all 292 units of the Wildwood Off Main apartment complex Friday, May 8 after inspectors found dangerous balconies and staircases.
Residents struggle to find safe housing while township officials and management work to secure solutions — options remain uncertain.
Residents at Wildwood Off Main saw condemned notices on each apartment door last Thursday and reported dangerous conditions such as cracked steel framing and deteriorated decks — management said repairs are planned and legal help has been retained while officials require corrections within 30 days.
Gull Lake’s girls soccer team captured its second straight SMAC title after a 1+1 draw with Portage Central on Friday, May 8 at Portage Central High School.
Both teams ranked in the top five showed strength and resilience during a tough game.
WMU hosted its second annual Field Day with Hanger Clinic on Saturday at its Student Recreation Center to offer adaptive sports like sit volleyball & adaptive golf for community members with disabilities.
Organizers also provided free refurbished wheelchairs, walkers and repairs to mobility equipment at WMU's Grand Rapids campus on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Honor Credit Union Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an action-packed baseball showdown between local teams.
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