Category Archives: Battle Creek News

Sturgis woman convicted on St. Joseph County drug charges
CENTREVILLE, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Sturgis woman was convicted on Tuesday in St. Joseph County Circuit Court for being in Possession of Methamphetamine and Hydrocodone. 52-year-old Stephani Webb is facin...
Jim Measel Sep 16, 2022 Patrick Feller / CC

Suspect arraigned on seven counts following multi county pursuit involving gunfire
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Monroe man who is accused of shooting at police officers during a multi county chase was formally charged with seven counts in Calhoun County on Thursday. Calhoun Co...
Jim Measel Sep 16, 2022 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Actor and advocate Cheech Marin to celebrate launch of "Cheech's Stash" at Bloom City Sturgis on Sunday
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Actor and legalization advocate Cheech Marin will celebrate the Michigan launch of his "Cheech's Stash" line of premium cannabis flower at the Bloom City provisioning cente...
Jerry Malec Sep 15, 2022 Photo from https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068918509274

Kalamazoo students from Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation make a difference in NOLA
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Some local high students involved with Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation spent some time in the Big Easy this summer helping renovate a park and recreation center. The stud...
Jerry Malec Sep 15, 2022 2022 Turn 2 Foundation Jeter’s Leaders Social Change Project in New Orleans, LA on August 17, 2022. (Photo by Taylor Baucom)

Catalytic converters stolen from vehicles parked at Marshall business.
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of catalytic converters from vehicles parked at a Marshall business. They say catalytic converters were cut off several veh...
Jim Measel Sep 15, 2022 Scott Davidson / CC

Police seeking help in locating suspect in Battle Creek bank robbery
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek police have released the above photo of the bank robbery suspect from Monday, September 12. They are looking for the public's help in locating him. Anyone...
Jerry Malec Sep 14, 2022 Photo provided by the Battle Creek Police Department.

MDOT says eastbound I-94 lane closures at I-69 start Monday
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - As part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's ongoing $210 million investment to rebuild I-69 between Charlotte and I-94, work continues on the rebuilding of the ra...
Jim Measel Sep 14, 2022

Battle Creek's annual hydrant flushing program happening now
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek City Water crews have started the annual fire hydrant flushing program during overnight hours. Crews started Sunday night, September 11. They expect to fi...
Jerry Malec Sep 14, 2022

M-37 closure in Battle Creek Saturday, September 17
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As part of MDOT's M-37 resurfacing project from M-96 to Creekview Drive in Battle Creek and Springfield, there will be a total closure of M-37 for paving between M-89 ...
Jerry Malec Sep 14, 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) logo. (Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation).

Suspect described as suicidal in custody after alleged gunfire in multi-county police chase
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 39-year-old man from Monroe who was described as suicidal was taken into custody Tuesday night near Eaton Rapids after a chase that went through several counties. Th...
Jim Measel Sep 14, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.




