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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado struck Three Rivers on March 6, damaging Menards at 1001 Warner Drive, and the store will partially reopen tomorrow as 68 employees remain temporarily laid off (many shifted to other local stores) while cleanup continues. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Barn Theatre in Augusta will kick off its 80th season on June 6 with an anniversary gala and seven productions — including Frozen and RENT — on a new schedule with shows Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 5 p.m. The theatre sits on M-96, one mile west of Augusta. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Diesel prices hit a record high of $6.21 per gallon in northern Michigan, driven by refinery issues + international concerns. Truckers warn that higher fuel costs will push up prices for goods in Kalamazoo and beyond. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen Kalamazoo-area girls soccer stars from local high schools are set to compete in the 2026 playoffs this week; top talents from Mattawan, Gull Lake, Otsego, and Portage Central are expected to lead their teams to district success + boost their regional standing. MLive
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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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