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Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Open Roads Bike Program launched a $750,000 capital campaign to renovate a 10,000 sqft building at 914 E Vine Street into a bike hub and youth center for over 1,100 young locals. The project will add classrooms + shop space and extended hours + boost mentoring and learning. WKZO
- ➤ Gold Star Mothers of Western Michigan held a walk-a-thon Sunday in Paw Paw to raise funds for service dogs for veterans and a memorial at Maple City Veterans Memorial Park scheduled for November, with walkers carrying banners to honor loved ones lost to suicide. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools reported 6,061 suspensions through April 29 in the 2025-26 school year, a drop from 10,117 last year, as officials credit enhanced discipline policies and student support—though 18.2% of students have been suspended. District leaders plan to further reduce suspensions. MLive
- ➤ 21-year-old Mikala Sposito from Dexter will represent the U.S. as the first woman in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in China this September. She earned her spot after winning the USA Weld Trials in Huntsville and is coached by her Washtenaw Community College instructor. 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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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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