Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The new Kalamazoo Indoor Sports Facility will break ground this Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West (1247 Westgate Drive), where leaders including Matt Hall, Jen Strebs and Jeanne Hess will kick off the 135,000-sqft venue designed to boost sports tourism and local growth.

Kalamazoo officials are negotiating with the Community Foundation to establish the 'Pathways to Peace Fund' (which will support nonprofits on the front lines of violence prevention, youth engagement, and victim support) and will contribute $200,000 in seed money along with advisory board oversight.

Federal agencies are offering disaster assistance for people affected by spring storms in 27 counties, with nearly 850 households having applied for $7.3 million in aid.

Applications remain open until Aug. 31, according to a FEMA official.

Phil Tanis, former mayor of Holland and director at Hope College’s Van Raalte Institute, is challenging incumbent Bill Huizenga for the U.S. Congress seat in District 4 on Aug.

4. The contest covers areas from Allegan to Kalamazoo and beyond.

The Wolverine Conference high school football season will begin on Aug.

11 with eight teams starting practice as they prepare for a run at Ford Field. Detailed game schedules show each team’s match-ups, setting the stage for a competitive local season.

MLive hosted Kalamazoo High School Football Media Days at Next Level Sports Center in Schoolcraft from July 22 to July 23, showcasing 190 favorite portraits from 31 teams.

MLive reporter Matthew Ehler will preview each team over the coming month.

Former Swan Valley and MSU star Mitch Jebb returned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday after recovering from left thumb surgery incurred on April 28.

The 24-year-old hit .424 with two homers in his first games back and is expected to build on his strong performance this season.

Transfer student Braylen McCoy received his second Division-I offer from Tennessee-Martin Saturday after a strong season at Battle Creek Central.

His arrival boosts Kalamazoo Central's team as they chase their first playoff win under first-year head coach T.J. S.

Moonlight Festival with Matt Giraud

— Time Range — Old Dog Tavern — Cost Info — Experience a musical journey with Matt Giraud and Wavy Awakening at this lively festival.

Dead Letter Fest 2026

4-11:45 p.m. — Old Dog Tavern — Expected capacity 500 — Celebrate alternative music and DIY culture at a vibrant festival connecting artists and audiences.