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Kalamazoo
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ITC will begin low-flying helicopter inspections of high-voltage lines on May 27 and continue through late June. Residents in Kalamazoo may notice helicopters flying from June 12+17 as crews check for equipment damage and vegetation hazards. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong storms on Monday left Prairie Township residents clearing fallen trees, damaged docks, and power outages; crews worked Tuesday to remove debris from lakes + assist homeowners with repairs. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 20, Kalamazoo Metro Transit will update several bus routes to improve safety and access. Changes will affect stops on Westnedge, Parchment, Burdick & East Main to better serve growing neighborhoods and key destinations. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo City Commission approved a new Northside social district on May 18 that lets patrons open carry alcohol in special cups at venues like Brewery Outré and Papa’s Italian Sausage; the district covers Gull St + E. Ransom St + North Pitcher St + East North St. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports fans can vote on the Kalamazoo-area Athlete of the Week poll featuring 50 competitors from May 11 — 16; votes will be accepted until 11 a.m. Friday, May 22. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo Central held a signing day ceremony Monday afternoon in its auditorium to honor 28 college-bound athletes who signed with 16 colleges - two pledged Division-I programs and historic achievements included state titles in track and diving. Coaches and families celebrated the athletes' hard work turning potential into opportunity. MLive
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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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