Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Kellogg to split into two companies instead of three as originally planned
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Instead of splitting into three companies like originally planned last summer, it will be splitting into two instead. Kellogg Company, headquartered in Battle Creek, a...
Mar 15, 2023 Kellogg's company logo
Galesburg-Augusta student with autism named Heart Hero
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Galesburg-Augusta first grader Colton Gale has been named a "Heart Hero" by the American Heart Association for his fundraising efforts. Colton, who is autistic, raised ov...
Mar 14, 2023 Photo provided by the American Heart Association.
MSP looking for three suspects in scamming of Calhoun County homeowner
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers from the Marshall post are investigating a recent incident in which a Calhoun County homeowner was scammed by three men. They say a homeowne...
Mar 14, 2023 Alachua County / CC
MDOT invites public to open house for I-94 repaving and bridge project in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting the public to attend an open house to discuss the I-94 repaving and bridge project in the Battle Creek area. MDOT...
Mar 13, 2023 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).
Occupant injured while trying to put out fire at Battle Creek home
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - An occupant of a home was injured Sunday afternoon while trying to put out a fire that broke out in the 100 block of Webber Street. The Battle Creek Fire Department says...
Mar 13, 2023 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Homer resident arrested after rescue from frigid Albion Township lake
ALBION TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 36-year-old Homer resident was arrested and had to be rescued from a Albion Township lake on Saturday afternoon after he tried to get away from authorities. The Cal...
Mar 12, 2023
KPS officials say improperly spending money claims by school secretary are unfounded
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the Kalamazoo Public Schools are dismissing the claims of a former Assistant Secretary in the Superintendent's office, who has filed a federal lawsuit again...
Mar 10, 2023
1 killed in shooting at Battle Creek apartment complex; investigators believe self-defense was involved
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek Police Department is investigating a shooting that led to the death of a Fulton man, with investigators saying that self-defense was involved. Accordi...
Mar 09, 2023
Binder Park Zoo looks to hire enthusiastic employees through job fair
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As Spring inches closer, Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek is getting set for it's next season. And they're looking for people who could see themselves working at the zo...
Mar 09, 2023 Entrance to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. (Photo courtesy of the Binder Park Zoo).
Battle Creek man charged with 2021 assault in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man has been charged for an assault in Allegan County that took place in 2021. 24-year-old Richard Lee-Raymond Ward-Perry was arraigned Wednesday, March 8 in...
Mar 08, 2023 Photo provided by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office.
