Category Archives: Battle Creek News

Kalamazoo man convicted in 2024 shooting that injured four
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man has been convicted in connection to a 2024 shooting that resulted in numerous people being injured. A Kalamazoo County Circuit Court jury Wednesday found J...
Ken Delaney Feb 04, 2026 Javion Jamar Jackson (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)

Three dogs taken into protective custody in Calhoun County
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three dogs are in protective custody after a search warrant was carried out Tuesday afternoon in Fredonia Township. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Animal Cont...
Michael Arney Feb 04, 2026

Calhoun County Treasurer, Independent Bank launch Homebuyer Assistance Program
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County Treasurer Melinda Weaver is partnering with Independent Bank to announce the launch of the Calhoun County Homebuyer Assistance Program. It's an effort to...
Michael Arney Feb 03, 2026

Congressman Barrett introduces term limits for federal judges
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett has introduced a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of federal judges. The amendment would also apply to the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Michael Arney Feb 03, 2026 Congressman Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte. (Photo courtesy of the office of Tom Barrett).

Four horses rescued from icy pond
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Area Law Enforcement Underwater Rescue Team helped three fire departments rescue four horses in Newton Township yesterday. The horses escaped thei...
Michael Arney Feb 02, 2026

Former long time owner of Schuler's Restaurant & Pub in Marshall dies
MARSHALL, MI ( WTVB) - Hans Schuler, the third-generation leader of the landmark Schuler's Restaurant & Pub in Marshall, passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 88. Growing up in the family business...
Brett Briscoe Jan 29, 2026

Battle Creek man found guilty of 2023 double murder
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek jury has found 25-year-old Todd Bolden Jr. guilty of murder and other charges in connection with a December 2023 double homicide. The verdict, delivered ...
Brett Briscoe Jan 29, 2026

Woman convicted of second-degree murder in 2023 Kalamazoo car crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Grand Rapids woman was found guilty murder this week in connection with a 2023 car crash in Kalamazoo that killed one person and severely injured another. Tuesday the Ka...
Ken Delaney Jan 28, 2026 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com

Brothers headed to prison in shooting death of Kalamazoo man in 2024
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole and another will spend decades behind bars as well after being convicted in the shooting death of...
Ken Delaney Jan 27, 2026 Don'quay Jyshonne White (left) and Deyonte James Armstrong (right) were convicted in the shooting death of Charles Weir (courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)

United Airlines to return to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KALAMAZOO MI, (WTVB) - United Airlines will officially return to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport this spring, ending a four-year absence from the region. Airport officials announced on Tu...
Brett Briscoe Jan 27, 2026




