Category Archives: Battle Creek News
17-year-old killed after being struck by train in Battle Creek Friday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - - A 17-year-old Battle Creek resident was struck Friday shortly before 9:00 p.m. by a westbound train near the intersection of Bedford Road and Harmonia Road. The Battl...
Jan 03, 2026 (courtesy Battle Creek Police)
Battle Creek firefighters respond to multi-unit fire at Arbors apartments
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A fire damaged four apartments at Arbors of Battle Creek shortly after noon Saturday, displacing residents and killing two cats. The Battle Creek Fire Department respon...
Jan 03, 2026
First babies of 2026 born in West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo's Bronson Birthplace welcomed the first baby born in west Michigan in 2026 with the birth of Timothy Kilmartin at 12:19 a.m. on New Year's Day. The first baby bo...
Jan 02, 2026
I-196 reopens east of Saugatuck; More details emerge from Monday's fiery crash
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Just in time for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traffic, I-196 northbound will be open for traffic from Douglas through Saugatuck in western Allegan County. On Tue...
Dec 31, 2025
Snow, ice, and gusty winds continue to cause problems around the region
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After heavy rains late Sunday that caused the flooding of some streets in Kalamazoo, strong winds and falling snow led to dangerous driving conditions Monday morning, with...
Dec 29, 2025 OlafNaami / Depositphotos.com
Semi-tractor trailer runs off the I-196 overpass and bursts into flames, driver escapes wreck
SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Northbound I-196 near Saugatuck remains closed this afternoon after a semi-tractor trailer ran off the overpass and burst into flames Monday morning. The Allegan ...
Dec 29, 2025
Battle Creek water main break forces temporary street closures
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - City water crews are on-site in the Lincoln Hill Drive area today, working to repair a water main break that has forced road closures and local service interruptions. The rep...
Dec 29, 2025
Michigan gas price rises 8¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are up 8 a gallon across Michigan compared to last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now $2.81, down 19 from last month and down 22 from last yea...
Dec 29, 2025
St. Joseph County man injured as handgun accidentally discharges
MENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The St Joseph County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Saturday. According to a news release, a 46-year-old man was placing a lo...
Dec 28, 2025
Winter weather returning with a vengence early this week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Winter weather is making a definitive return to Kalamazoo County and the rest of Michigan as a powerful storm system, dubbed Winter Storm Ezra, sweeps across the Great Lak...
Dec 28, 2025 Weather changes in the future of West Michigan over the next few days (Courtesy AAA Michigan)
