Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Despite what police call a "non-credible threat," Three Rivers Community Schools closed Monday
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There will be no classes today at Three Rivers Community Schools as police investigate what police call a non-credible threat was made by a local resident over the week...
Apr 17, 2023 Three Rivers Police Department (Photo by John McNeil)
State Police launch 'Live Local, Serve Local' recruiting campaign to attract applicants in Southwest MI
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police (MSP) has hundreds of trooper vacancies, and it's looking to boost interest among potential candidates in Southwest Michigan. To do this, the MSP F...
Apr 13, 2023 Paw Paw Post Trooper Conner Mabie. (Photo provided by MSP Paw Paw Post)
Suspect arrested after barricading himself inside lobby of Kalamazoo television station.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A television station in Kalamazoo was the subject of a bomb threat Thursday afternoon, April 13. According to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, the CBS affiliate ...
Apr 13, 2023 Photo from Autumn Pitchure, WWMT.
Battle Creek native Tauren Wells to perform and speak at annual Prayer Breakfast
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Contemporary Christian music artist Tauren Wells will be performing and delivering the keynote address during the 41st annual Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast on ...
Apr 13, 2023 Photo courtesy of Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast
Indiana man killed in St. Joseph County head-on crash on U.S. 12
MOTTVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - An Indiana man was killed Wednesday night in a head on crash on U.S. 12 near Vistula Road in St. Joseph County. The Michigan State Police from the Wayland post are...
Apr 13, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
NWS issues Fire Weather Warning due to warm, windy and dry conditions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday which means there will be critical fire weather conditio...
Apr 13, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service
Language in recall petition against Marshall Township trustee approved on second attempt
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A second recall petition submitted by Marshall Township registered voter Glenn Kowalske in his quest to remove Marshall Township Trustee Robert Lyng from office over t...
Apr 13, 2023
St. Joseph County deputies arrest man for multiple felony and drug charges
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St. Joseph County deputies responded to the area of Big Hill Rd and Lafayette Road in Fawn River Township on Wednesday, April 12 around 12 p.m. in reference to a w...
Apr 12, 2023
Sheriff's BAC three times legal limit after crash say court documents
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities said on Monday, April 10 that the St. Joseph County sheriff had a blood alcohol content level more than three times the legal limit in the hours after a crash...
Apr 10, 2023 Mugshot for St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite Feb 26, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Co Sheriff's Office)
Garage fire sparked by power equipment causes around $25,000 in damage
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek homeowner escaped unharmed after their garage caught on fire late Sunday evening, April 9. Firefighters got the call to respond to what was described as...
Apr 10, 2023 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
