Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Extreme caution advised for travelers in West Michigan over next 24 hours
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As the predicted winter storm makes it's way across West Michigan, the National Weather Service out of Grand Rapids is reminding drivers to expect slippery road condition...
Feb 22, 2023 Michigan Department of Transportation snowplow (Photo by MDOT)
BC Police say missing man found safe after he walked away from Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A man who was reported as missing by Battle Creek Police was found safe Wednesday about 90 minutes after the city issued a news release which stated he had walked away f...
Feb 22, 2023
Ice storm expected to make driving tough Wednesday, most area schools already closed for the day
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow forecast for the state today has caused most schools in the area to close and could affect driving both Wednesday and into ...
Feb 22, 2023 A National Weather Service forecast graphic Feb 22, 2023 (courtesy NWS Grand Rapids)
Battle Creek High School student fatally shot while offering suspects a ride
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek Police Department released more information Tuesday, February 21 on the fatal shooting that left a Battle Creek Central High School student dead on Fr...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo take from the family's GoFundMe page.
United Way to administer FEMA grants for nonprofits in Southwest MI
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- United Way of South Central Michigan has been awarded $460,437 in federal funds to support local food and shelter assistance programs. The emergency funding is provided thr...
Feb 21, 2023
Calhoun Area Career Center Career and Technical Education Program to host Winter Showcase to celebrate student work
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Students with the Calhoun Area Career Center Career and Technical Education Program are getting ready to showcase their hospitality skills on Wednesday, February 22. L...
Feb 21, 2023
Watch storm watch issued for Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties, icy weather expected
KALAMAZOO, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A tranquil period of weather is expected to end on Wednesday as a strong storm system will bring some dicey conditions to the area. Calhoun, Jackson and Kalamazoo Counties ...
Feb 21, 2023 State Farm / CC
K-9 track helps in apprehension of Monday morning home break-in suspect
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 40-year-old Onsted man was arrested Monday morning following a break in at a residence in the 23000 block of J Drive South. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department s...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
14-year-old and 13-year-old in custody for shooting death of Battle Creek Central student
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police have arrested a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old for the murder of a Battle Creek Central High School student. 17-year-old Jack Snyder was shot and kil...
Feb 20, 2023
Downtown Kalamazoo restaurant week underway until Sunday, February 27
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week is in and underway. Also included in the 11 day event which began on Thursday, February 16 is the Winter Cocktail Competition. All in a...
Feb 19, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Restaurant Week)
