Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Portage's Lexington Green Park reopened on Oct.

10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony after major renovations that added walking loops, lamp-lighted trails, sports courts, and a bike ramp course. The 23-acre park received local funds and a $500,000 DNR Land and Water Grant while residents helped choose new playground equipment—ensuring updates reflect community needs.

Comstock Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $31.8M bond on the Nov.

4 ballot to expand an overcrowded elementary school and upgrade district facilities—plans include new roofing, classroom updates, and facility repairs at the middle and high schools for 1,873 students. The proposal follows a review by community members and will increase local tax rates if approved.

Otsego Public Schools removed the award-winning short story 'Ponies' by Kij Johnson from the eighth-grade curriculum, sparking a debate among parents (who called it inappropriate) and teachers (who defended its role in teaching about authority) as the decision bypassed normal review procedures and set a concerning precedent.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is set to launch Rolling Sixes on its YouTube page on October 24—this show will bring viewers an inside look at Station 6 as crews perform fire and technical rescues.

The Portage Northern girls’ basketball team received city council approval for non-profit status so they can fundraise with events (like 50-50 raffles) and clarify there is no plan for gambling.

The unanimous vote lets the team proceed with fundraising like other non-profits.

Discover Kalamazoo and local ice sports groups will conduct a $40,000 feasibility study over the next 10 to 12 weeks—examining county ice needs ahead of Wings West reopening for the 2026-2027 season and the planned 2028 closure of the Wings Event Center— to guide future plans for hockey, figure skating, and curling.

On Thursday night, Western Michigan hockey unveiled its first national championship banner at Lawson Arena—Ferris State upset the Broncos 3-2 with key goals that shifted the game, and coach Pat Ferschweiler said the team will work on its power play in upcoming games.

Kalamazoo Wings Home Opener vs. Fort Wayne Komets

4:30-6 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free 2025-26 K-Wings Magnet Schedule for the first 2,000 fans — Kick off the new season with an electric atmosphere against a longtime rival.

150th Show on the Road: Kalamazoo

6-9 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate 150 years of faith and renewal with an evening of joyous festivities.

LuFuki and Divine Providence

7-8:30 p.m. — Dalton Theatre — Cost Info — Experience a unique blend of music and spirituality with composer LuFuki Ismaeel Dhul-Qarnayn.

Dokidokon 2025

Oct 24-26 — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 — Dive into a weekend of anime and gaming fun with themed events and community spirit.

Iowa Heartlanders at Kalamazoo Wings

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs — Kick off your weekend with an exciting night of hard-hitting hockey action and unbeatable value.

Chunky Knit Pumpkins Crafting

2-4 p.m. — Schultz Sweets — Cost info not specified — Create your own cozy fall decor with chunky knit pumpkins while enjoying sweet treats.

Murder Mystery Dinner

6-9 p.m. — One Well Brewing — $60 ticket includes pizza and appetizers — Test your true crime skills in a fun evening of mystery and case cracking.

Haunted Halloween Tour

5-9 p.m. — Henderson Castle Apple Orchard — $12 per person, kids 10 & under half off — Experience a spooky family adventure with playful zombies, face painting, and Halloween treats.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Western Michigan Broncos Football

1-4 p.m. — Waldo Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college football showdown between rival teams in Kalamazoo.

MAC-SBC Challenge: Coastal Carolina vs. Western Michigan Basketball

6 PM — Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, MI — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting matchup as the Broncos take on the Chanticleers in college basketball action.