Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Huizenga nominates area students to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman Bill Huizenga Wednesday announced the nomination of 14 students from west and southwest Michigan to U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2030. According t...
Jan 07, 2026 demerzel21 / Depositphotos.com
Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff to be laid to rest Tuesday in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A large turnout of law enforcement and emergency responders is expected Tuesday for the funeral of Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink. The...
Jan 05, 2026 Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink.
Average gas price in Michigan down 11¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan is down 11 in the past week and stands at $2.70. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is down 18 from last month and 4...
Jan 05, 2026
Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
COLON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Firefighters with Colon Community Fire and Rescue saved a dog that had fallen through the ice on a lake Sunday morning. They were called to Long Lake Road just before...
Jan 05, 2026 (courtesy Colon Community Fire and Rescue)
17-year-old killed after being struck by train in Battle Creek Friday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - - A 17-year-old Battle Creek resident was struck Friday shortly before 9:00 p.m. by a westbound train near the intersection of Bedford Road and Harmonia Road. The Battl...
Jan 03, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Battle Creek firefighters respond to multi-unit fire at Arbors apartments
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire damaged four apartments at Arbors of Battle Creek shortly after noon Saturday, displacing residents and killing two cats. The Battle Creek Fire Department respon...
Jan 03, 2026
First babies of 2026 born in West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's Bronson Birthplace welcomed the first baby born in west Michigan in 2026 with the birth of Timothy Kilmartin at 12:19 a.m. on New Year's Day. The first baby bo...
Jan 02, 2026
I-196 reopens east of Saugatuck; More details emerge from Monday's fiery crash
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Just in time for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traffic, I-196 northbound will be open for traffic from Douglas through Saugatuck in western Allegan County. On Tue...
Dec 31, 2025
Snow, ice, and gusty winds continue to cause problems around the region
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After heavy rains late Sunday that caused the flooding of some streets in Kalamazoo, strong winds and falling snow led to dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, with...
Dec 29, 2025 OlafNaami / Depositphotos.com
Semi-tractor trailer runs off the I-196 overpass and bursts into flames, driver escapes wreck
SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Northbound I-196 near Saugatuck remains closed this afternoon after a semi-tractor trailer ran off the overpass and burst into flames Monday morning. The Allegan ...
Dec 29, 2025
