Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
Open Roads Bike Program is raising $750K to renovate its new facility at 914 East Vine Street in the Edison neighborhood.
The project will turn a long-vacant 10,000 sqft building into a bike hub and youth center.
San Francisco Latin America Cuisine opened in Nov.
2025 at Battle Creek Executive Airport, offering creative Latin dishes with a unique twist. The restaurant is on the second floor of the WACO Aircraft building (3 miles east of downtown) and serves brunch on weekends while waiting for its liquor license.
Residents in Kalamazoo and Sturgis drive into Indiana to save nearly 70 cents per gallon at the pump as local gas prices near $5.
Some state lawmakers are considering a gas tax holiday to ease the high fuel costs.
After a nine-and-a-half-hour meeting, the Natural Resources Commission voted to limit hunters to one buck per season and remove the restricted firearm zone, with the hunting rule effective in March and the firearm change set for November + local retailers expect shifts in firearm choices and mixed reactions among hunters.
Wildwood Off Main property management sent a release agreement to residents after the complex was condemned last Thursday, which lets them avoid termination fees if they vacate by June 15 and sign a confidentiality clause + many tenants claim its terms are one-sided.
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.
The Kalamazoo Blend Sessions Music Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Clover Room — $20.00 — Enjoy an evening of R&B, Hip Hop, and Afro Beats at this vibrant local music event.
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