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Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
- ➤ 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. WWMT
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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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