Category Archives: Battle Creek News
State Representative Thomas Albert wins 18th State Senate District Primary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) issued the following statement on Tuesday, August 2, on winning the Republican primary for the new 18th State Senate distric...
Aug 03, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Two probable monkeypox cases identified in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Department of Public Health announced on Monday, August 2, that two probable cases of monkeypox have been identified in Ottawa County. While the cas...
Aug 02, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
19-year-old from Albion arrested in connection with several area crimes
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN) - A suspect was taken into custody by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department on Saturday night in connection with several crimes in the area. The Sheriff's Office Deputies w...
Aug 01, 2022 wmfawmfa
August 2 Primary; what local election officials want you to know
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, August 2 is Primary Election Day in Michigan, and voters are being asked to choose what state and county candidates they would like to see on the ballot for the ...
Aug 01, 2022 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Michigan gas price average down 20 cents compared to last week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices have decreased 20 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.24 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 76 cents less than th...
Aug 01, 2022
Two area vehicle thefts being investigated by MSP
UNDATED (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating a pair of area vehicle thefts. One took place in the 67000 block of Burg Rd in St. Joseph County sometime between 10:00 p.m. last Thursday ...
Aug 01, 2022 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
Battle Creek house fire under investigation; no injuries reported
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- No injuries were reported after a fire struck a home in Battle Creek early Saturday morning, July 31. Firefighters responded to 178 Weber Street around 12:13 a.m. and ...
Jul 31, 2022 Arseni Mourzenko
Battle Creek City Hall open extra hours leading up to August 2 election
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek City Hall will be open extra hours this week, leading up the primary election on Tuesday, August 2. Open at City Hall regular hours until 5 p.m. Friday, J...
Jul 29, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Road closure Capital Avenue S.W. and Minges Road for water valve replacement beginning Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek city crews are set to replace broken water valves, which will require temporary water shutoffs and a road closure beginning Friday, July 29, from 10 p.m. ...
Jul 28, 2022
Avelo Air to provide non-stop service from Kalamazoo to Orlando
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There's some exiting news for those in Southwest Michigan who've may have been a bit hesitant to travel by air recently, along with those who've been restricted due to co...
Jul 28, 2022 Photo provided by AveloAir.com
