Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Accident on U.S. 131 at Stadium Drive injures three
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department is continuing its investigation into a two-car accident Saturday evening that sent three people to area hospitals. Deputies respon...
May 14, 2023
State Police investigate St. Joseph County shooting of armed intruder by homeowner
CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police say a St. Joseph County homeowner shot an intruder who was armed with a knife on Friday night. Troopers with the Marshall Post say the home...
May 13, 2023
Police search for Battle Creek fugitive and teen believed traveling with him
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police believe a teenage girl who was reported missing earlier this week may be traveling with a Battle Creek man who's also wanted for criminal sexual assault. Michiga...
May 12, 2023 (courtesy Michigan State Police)
Man wanted on several warrants arrested by BCPD following foot chase through yards
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 29-year-old man is behind bars on several outstanding warrants and other charges in Calhoun County after a foot chase with Battle Creek Police on Thursday night. The C...
May 12, 2023
Slade selected as new superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Dr. Darrin Slade, the deputy superintendent for a Missouri school district, was selected Thursday evening as the next superintendent for the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Slad...
May 11, 2023
Two wounded following three Calhoun County shootings within eight hours
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Two persons were injured in three Calhoun County shooting incidents that took place within eight hours on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The Calhoun County Sher...
May 11, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Battle Creek city leaders seeking public opinion about city parks and recreation facilities
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek City leaders want to hear what residents think about city parks, recreation facilities, and more. The city's Recreation Department is working on its next m...
May 10, 2023 City of Battle Creek logo
Calhoun County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) now available for viewing by county residents
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD), Summit Pointe and various community organizations have completed the county's first Community Health Improvement ...
May 10, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County Health Department Facebook page
New competency exam sought by defense for Battle Creek teen murder suspect
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 14-year-old Battle Creek teen accused of killing a 17-year-old Battle Creek Central High School senior back in February may undergo a second evaluation to see if he i...
May 10, 2023 Rumble Press / CC
KCC and Grand Valley State sign articulation agreement to help students with transfers
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Leaders from Kellogg Community College and Grand Valley State University signed an institutional articulation agreement last Friday that officials say will provide smoot...
May 09, 2023 Pictured from left to right, are KCC Vice President for Instruction Tonya Forbes, KCC President Dr. Paul R. Watson II, GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella and GVSU Provost Fatma Mili. (Photo provided by Kellogg Community College)
