Category Archives: Battle Creek News

UPDATE - Suspect arraigned, ID'd in Bedford Township shooting
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The suspect in a Bedford Township shooting has been identified and arraigned, according to an update from WWMT Wednesday. Previously, police were called to a reside...
Will Kriss Jan 19, 2022 Calhoun County Sheriff's Office cruisers. (Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).

BBB of Western Michigan shares tips to avoid tax scams
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new year means a new tax season, but it also means new ways to potentially lose money. The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan (BBB) says the number one s...
Will Kriss Jan 19, 2022 GotCredit / CC

Man is in custody, woman is dead following overnight Bedford Township shooting
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A woman is dead and a man is in the Calhoun County Jail following an overnight homicide in Bedford Township. According a news release issued by the City of Battle Cr...
Jim Measel Jan 18, 2022 Tex Texin / CC

Cause of $180,000 residential fire on Bennett Street under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Battle Creek fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire Monday afternoon which resulted in nearly $180,000 worth of damage to a home at 59 Bennett Street. The...
Jim Measel Jan 18, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)

Meijer stores will offer free delivery on orders of $35+ until January 29
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Customers who buy groceries from Meijer will have the opportunity to receive free home delivery this month, the chain announced Monday. According to the announcement, orde...
Will Kriss Jan 17, 2022 Dan Keck

Mail carrier attacked while on his route in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police are investigating the assault of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in the Post Addition this past Thursday afternoon. Police responded at 2:20 p.m....
Ken Delaney Jan 17, 2022

Sturgis police find items to make fake checks and IDs during search warrant
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police in Sturgis turned up items related to producing fake checks and identification cards during a search warrant. It happened on Thursday, January 13, when the Sturgis D...
Jerry Malec Jan 16, 2022

Australian Police tip leads to arrest of Battle Creek man for child porn
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man is facing child pornography charges after allegedly taking explicit photos of children and posting them online. This due in part to a tip received f...
Jerry Malec Jan 13, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Three vehicles stolen from Henkel Auto Group in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says they found out Wednesday morning that three vehicles were stolen from Henkel Auto Group on Dickman Road in the City of Springfiel...
Jim Measel Jan 13, 2022 Crime scene tape

Recall petition language against three Marshall School Board members to be reviewed January 24
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Clerk-Elections Office has received petition language from former Albion Mayor David Atchison who wants Marshall School Board Members Richard Lindsey, Mat...
Jim Measel Jan 13, 2022




