Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Soldano has raised $1.4 for gubernational bid, but still about one tenth of what Whitmer has on hand
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Republican candidate for Governor from Mattawan says his campaign has raised nearly $1.4 million since declaring his candidacy in April 2021. Garrett Soldano is one of ov...
Jan 31, 2022 Republican candidate Garrett Soldano of Mattawan, MI
Federal lawsuit alleges Plainwell Schools suspended high school junior for sharing his religious beliefs
PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Plainwell High School junior who was suspended last fall after multiple conversations in which he allegedly spoke about his...
Jan 29, 2022 Plainwell Community Schools logo (courtesy of Plainwell Community Schools Facebook page)
Barry County boy dies in accident
MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal accident Thursday in rural Barry County. Troopers were called to the 7100 block of Lawrence Rd in Ma...
Jan 28, 2022 7 year old Barry County boy killed in accident (photo courtesy of Michigan State Police)
Calhoun PHD partners with organizations and churches to distribute KN95 face masks
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department says they have received a surplus of KN95 face masks which will be distributed throughout Calhoun County starting on Friday. ...
Jan 28, 2022
Kalamazoo Public Schools mask mandate for students and staff to continue through the end of the school year
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Public Schools will retain their mask mandate for students and staff through the end of the school year, making them one of the few districts in the region that ...
Jan 28, 2022 Jill Carlson (jillcarlson.org) / CC
KN95 masks set to be distributed by Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Public Health Department announced on Thursday, January 27, that they've received an abundance of KN95 masks, and they want to distribute them to ...
Jan 27, 2022
Over 70 events during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week beginning Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The annual Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week kicks off Saturday with more than 70 events taking place until February 6. It's described as a celebration of the craft beverage i...
Jan 27, 2022 2022 Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week
BC Fire and Police investigating "suspicious" fire on Chestnut Street
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Battle Creek Fire Marshal and Battle Creek Police are investigating what is being called a suspicious fire that took place in an empty four unit residential structur...
Jan 27, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Battle Creek baseball team reveals new name, now known as the "Battle Jacks"
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The verdict is in, and the new name for the Battle Creek baseball team has been revealed as the "Battle Jacks ." The name replaces the former Battle Creek Bombers, with...
Jan 26, 2022 Battle Creek Battle Jacks logo. (Image courtesy Battle Creek Battle Jacks).
Prosecutor declines to press charges in Battle Creek bar shooting, Police Chief asks for AG review
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Prosecutor has declined to file charges against a Battle Creek bar security guard who shot and killed a man during a fight between customers and secu...
Jan 26, 2022 Interior of the Cricket Club in downtown Battle Creek, Mi (photo courtesy of Battle Convention and Visitors Bureau)
