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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Wildwood Off Main Apartments in Kalamazoo Township received a sudden evacuation order for the upper units on Wednesday evening due to unsafe decks and stairways — management arranged hotel options with up to $200 reimbursement while working to resolve the issue. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo YMCA named Ericia Moore as its new CEO — the first woman to lead the nonprofit in its 160-year history — and she will start mid-July to drive the '1 in 1 by 31' expansion plan. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kim Phillips, Portage’s Director of Senior Citizen Services, is honored as a Trailblazer in Aging at the 2026 Age+Action Conference, highlighting her leadership in programs that support older residents’ independence + connection. WKZO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ County health officials issued a public advisory for Austin Lake in Portage after tests on May 27 detected harmful microcystin in the water — visitors and pet owners are urged to avoid contact with discolored areas. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mattawan lacrosse won its second straight regional title with a 12-5 win over Portage Northern at Mattawan High School on Tuesday, May 26. College-bound players Vince Vale and Zane Roberts led the attack and the team will face Detroit Country Day in Friday's Division 2 state quarterfinal in Ypsilanti. MLive
- ➤ On Tuesday, senior Sydney Schero hit a walk-off single that gave Portage Central a 1-0 win against Mattawan at a district showdown, moving them into a semifinal at Loy Norrix on Saturday. Also on Tuesday, Parchment beat Lawton 11-1 to set up a semifinal at Kalamazoo Christian at 10 a.m. MLive
- ➤ College-bound pitcher Kaden Jominy struck out nine to lead Mattawan to a 5-0 district quarterfinal win over Loy Norrix on Tuesday, May 26 at Loy Norrix High School; his strong performance helped the team build a winning lead after a tense bases-loaded jam. MLive
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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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