Category Archives: Battle Creek News
No injuries in Post Consumer Brands fire in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No one was hurt in a fire Sunday afternoon at Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 5 p.m. and Post employees told the...
Jan 13, 2026
Average gas price in Michigan up 11¢
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It is 11 a gallon more expensive to fill the gas tank in Michigan to start the week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now up to $2.81, which is 10 lower than las...
Jan 12, 2026
Fear of grain elevator fire in Decatur causes evacuation and Amtrak disruption
DECATUR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A handful of businesses and homes in the village of Decatur were evacuated and Amtrak rail service was disrupted for several hours Saturday after sensors indicated there wer...
Jan 11, 2026 Biker loads his bike onto the Amtrak train. (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Police rescue numerous animals, find several dead in Bedford Township animal neglect investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - No arrests have been made yet, but the case is expected to be forwarded to the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office for review after Battle Creek Police discovered severa...
Jan 09, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Two arrested in Battle Creek New Year's Day shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police executed a search warrant Wednesday at a residence in the 1000 block of Columbia Avenue, resulting in the arrest of two men linked to a shooting tha...
Jan 08, 2026
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office seizes firearm, recovers stolen vehicles in domestic assault investigation
CLARENCE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Authorities are searching for a Clarence Township man after a domestic assault investigation led to the discovery of stolen property and narcotics on Tuesday. Depu...
Jan 08, 2026
Huizenga nominates area students to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman Bill Huizenga Wednesday announced the nomination of 14 students from west and southwest Michigan to U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2030. According t...
Jan 07, 2026 demerzel21 / Depositphotos.com
Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff to be laid to rest Tuesday in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A large turnout of law enforcement and emergency responders is expected Tuesday for the funeral of Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink. The...
Jan 05, 2026 Hamilton Fire Chief and former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink.
Average gas price in Michigan down 11¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan is down 11 in the past week and stands at $2.70. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is down 18 from last month and 4...
Jan 05, 2026
Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
COLON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Firefighters with Colon Community Fire and Rescue saved a dog that had fallen through the ice on a lake Sunday morning. They were called to Long Lake Road just before...
Jan 05, 2026 (courtesy Colon Community Fire and Rescue)
