Category Archives: Battle Creek News
One dead in Cass County crash Wednesday morning
MASON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person is dead after a car turned in front of semi tractor trailer Wednesday morning in Cass County's Mason Township. The crash occurred on Old M-205 at Autumn Dr...
Oct 27, 2022 The crash occurred on Old M-205 at Autumn Drive in Cass County Oct. 26, 2022 (courtesy of the Cass Co Sheriff's Office)
Avelo Airlines starts direct flights to Orlando from Kalamzoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- West Michiganders hoping to spend some time in Florida this winter will have a new way to get there, for a bargain. Avelo Airlines, an Ultra low cost carrier launched it'...
Oct 27, 2022 (photo credit: John McNeill)
City of Marshall begins fundraising campaign for additional recreational facilities
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Marshall is kicking off a fundraising campaign for the development of pickleball courts, a splash pad, pavilion/bathroom facilities, upgraded playground, and mu...
Oct 26, 2022 (courtesy City of Marshall)
Binder Park Zoo soon to cap 2022 zoo season on Sunday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Binder Park Zoo is getting ready to end its season, but there's still time to pay a visit. The zoo will finish the season on Sunday, October 30, but the fall color...
Oct 26, 2022
Police arrest suspect in fatal Tuesday shooting of Battle Creek man
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police have arrested a suspect they believe was involved in the fatal shooting of a Battle Creek man on Tuesday, October 25. According to Battle Creek police, a charge...
Oct 26, 2022
Three Rivers area township supervisor arrested for alleged sexual assault from August 2010
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -The Kalamazoo Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) has filed charges against St. Joseph County's Fabius Township Supervisor for sexual assault. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor ...
Oct 26, 2022 Kalamazoo County Courthouse
Car crashes into house in Battle Creek; No injuries reported
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Nobody was hurt after a car crashed into a house in Battle Creek. It happened on Tuesday, October 25 at 125 North 20th Street around 2:27 p.m. Battle Creek firefighter...
Oct 25, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Coldwater man charged with shooting woman with air rifle
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Coldwater man has been charged with assault after allegedly shooting and injuring a woman with and air rifle. According to the Branch County Prosecutor's Office, Richar...
Oct 25, 2022 Best Law
Blessing of the Badges event on Thursday, October 27
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The 2nd Annual Blessing of the Badges, in conjunction with National First Responders Day, which is October 28, is set to take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 27 at ...
Oct 25, 2022
BC Police investigating murder of 36-year-old man near Oak Hill Cemetery
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police are investigating a murder, after there were apparent gunshots early Tuesday morning in the area of Warren Street near Oak Hill Cemetery. Police resp...
Oct 25, 2022
