The Kalamazoo Wings Event Center will close permanently in spring 2028, following the closure of Wings West due to ice plant failure, raising concerns about the future of youth hockey in the area. The city is building a new downtown arena set to open by 2028, which may help address the gap.
The Kalamazoo Wings Event Center will close permanently in spring 2028, following the upcoming closure of Wings West ice arena in September 2025, raising concerns about the future of youth hockey programs in Kalamazoo.
Lenape Heights Event Center and Golf Course abruptly closed, leaving brides without venues and employees without jobs. Employees were left confused and scrambling for work after being told about a sale but assured that business would continue as usual. Many scheduled events, including over a dozen weddings, were canceled, leaving brides in distress. The closure has raised questions about the old and new owners' knowledge and responsibility. The space's future use remains unknown after being sold to new owners.