Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest supports mental health awareness
WAYLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The third annual Window World of West Michigan Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest has raised money for awareness of suicide prevention and mental health. It took place Saturday eve...
Sep 11, 2023 (courtesy Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest)
Passenger on motorcycle dies, driver injured in Calhoun County crash
SPRINGFIED, MI (WTVB) - A passenger on a motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on Michigan Avenue near Limit Street in Springfield on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened at around 4:...
Sep 10, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Whitmer announces $63 million investment for DENSO Battle Creek facility
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Friday during the second day of her trip to Japan that a $63 million investment has been secured from global mobility supplier...
Sep 08, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Executive Office of the Governor
Two men and two dogs killed in Marshall house fire, cause under investigation
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A house fire early Friday morning in Marshall took the lives of two men and two dogs. The fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m. in the area of North Fountain and Arms Street. Fi...
Sep 08, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
MDOT announces latest I-69 and I-94 ramp closures in Calhoun County
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation says crews will begin rebuilding the southbound I-69 collector-distributor ramp to I-94 starting next Wednesday, September 13. The ...
Sep 08, 2023
Calhoun commissioners approve formation of County Transportation Authority
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 on Thursday to approve articles of incorporation for the forming of the Transportation Authority of Calhoun County. The ac...
Sep 08, 2023
Burr Oak based firm to consolidate two facilities and expand operation with $100,000 grant from the state
BURR OAK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -With financial assistance from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a St. Joseph County firm plans to add 20 jobs in Michigan instead of going out-of-state for its...
Sep 07, 2023 (courtesy Carter Associates)
The case of a Lawton man accused of stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend headed to Kalamazoo County Circuit Court.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Lawton man accused of fatally stabbing of his ex-girlfriend has had his case bound over to Kalamazoo County Circuit Court. Kalamazoo County Chief Assistant Prosecuting A...
Sep 07, 2023 (Photo of Jeffrey Michael Kucharski provided by the Kalamazoo County Jail)
Antique engine and tractor show this weekend in South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of South Haven will take a step back in time this weekend, as it hosts the annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Organizers say the show, which runs Thursday ...
Sep 07, 2023 (photo courtesy of Paul Miles)
Driver severely injured in crash with semi on I-69 near Tekonsha
TEKONSHA, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The driver of a passenger vehicle was seriously injured late Wednesday afternoon in a crash with a semi tractor trailer on southbound I-69 near M-60 in Tekonsha. The Calhoun...
Sep 07, 2023
