Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Firework reportedly goes into the crowd, injures several in Allegan Monday night
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Several people were reportedly injured after an errant firework went into the crowd watching the show in the City of Allegan Monday night. WWMT-TV reports an ambulance was b...
Jul 04, 2023
Marshall woman receives probation and suspended sentencd for threatening Governor Whitmer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Marshall woman has been sentenced for making threats against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 33-year-old Tabitha Davis was sentenced last week to four months probation...
Jul 03, 2023 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Portage for the Grand Opening of the new Senior Center on Friday, May 20, and commented on the latest tax cut proposal from the Legislature. (Photo by John McNeill)
Traffic restrictions removed by MDOT to ease Independence Day holiday travel
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation has removed lane restrictions on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease delays for holiday travels. ...
Jul 02, 2023
City of Battle Creek releases 2022 water quality report
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Battle Creek has released it's annual water quality report - using data collected in 2022. This report is now available for residents to see. The report is ...
Jul 02, 2023
Two dead and one in custody after two vehicle accident in St. Joseph County
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two people were killed and a third arrested in connection with an accident late Friday night in St Joseph County. Deputies were summoned to Indian Prairie Rd near Kalamaz...
Jul 01, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Demolition work on Capital Avenue bridge over I-94 in BC set to start next Friday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Capital Avenue bridge over I-94 in Battle Creek will be demolished by Michigan Department of Transportation crews starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7. Demolition...
Jun 30, 2023
19 year old suspect in Claude Evans Park shooting arrested in Lansing, brought back to Calhoun County
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police announced on Friday the arrest of the 19-year-old young man who is the suspect in the June 21 shooting at Claude Evans Park. The suspect was arrested...
Jun 30, 2023
Battle Creek burn ban lifted Thursday by fire officials, residents told to use caution
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - After seeing some slight improvements in the area, fire officials for the City of Battle Creek on Thursday lifted the open burn ban, effective immediately. Battle Creek ...
Jun 30, 2023 Courtesy City of Battle Creek
Attorney General: Former union leader from Southwest Michigan faces sexual assault charge
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former union leader who has since resigned from that role has now been charged with sexual assault after allegations of inappropriate touching at a political event last ...
Jun 30, 2023 Patrick Feller / CC
City of Battle Creek shares 2023 Field of Flight road, Independence Day closures
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Road closures, office closures, and service changes are in place for this year's Independence Day holiday and the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in Battl...
Jun 29, 2023 Courtesy City of Battle Creek
