Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Senator Lindsey to host office hours throughout 17th District
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator Jonathan Lindsey on Wednesday, April 19 announced his scheduled office hour meetings for April and May throughout Michigan's 17th District which includes parts...
Apr 19, 2023
CCSO says sixth grader was responsible for threats against Springfield Middle School
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a sixth grade student was responsible for threats of violence directed at Springfield Middle School in the City of Springfield. T...
Apr 19, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
St. Joseph Co. deputies arrest Sturgis woman on narcotics, weapons charges
FAWN RIVER TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Sturgis woman is now facing charges after police find narcotics in her vehicle during a traffic stop Monday evening, April 17. St. Joseph County deputies pulle...
Apr 18, 2023
WMU & KCC renew agreements to maintain smooth transfer pathways for students
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Five years after signing an institutional agreement to create a smoother process for Kellogg Community College graduates to continue their education at Western Michigan...
Apr 18, 2023 Pictured from left to right, are WMU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, WMU President Dr. Edward Montgomery, KCC President Dr. Paul R. Watson II and KCC Vice President for Instruction Tonya Forbes. (Photo provided by Kellogg Community College)
Three Rivers man arrested for making threats
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 51-year-old Three Rivers man has been arrested for allegedly telephoning in a threat that led to the closure of the Three Rivers Community Schools Monday. Michigan St...
Apr 18, 2023 Three Rivers Middle School, Three Rivers, MI
Marshall Township approves battery plant land transfer, Township Supervisor votes no
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Marshall Township in Calhoun County has approved transferring the third of four parcels land to the city of Marshall for the Ford electric battery plant. There is ...
Apr 18, 2023 Ford Motor Co CEO Bill Ford at a press conference in Romulus MI Feb 13, 2023
Coldwater area man killed in two-vehicle crash in St. Joseph County
COLON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St. Joseph County deputies have identified the victim of a two-vehicle fatal crash that took place Saturday morning in Colon Township. Authorities say 67-year-old Wil...
Apr 17, 2023 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
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.
