Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Adult COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide at record levels, local hospitals at 95 percent capacity
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The COVID chaos at hospitals around the State of Michigan continues. State health officials say the number of hospitalized adults with confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan...
Jan 06, 2022 EpicTop10.com / CC
Four Omicron cases reported in Calhoun County, health officer says next 3-4 weeks will be difficult
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has notified the Calhoun County Public Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in four Calhou...
Jan 05, 2022
Calhoun County early morning barn fire kills five animals including a kangaroo
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Five animals were killed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning in a Calhoun County barn fire. WWMT-TV reports the barn on 11 Mile Road was fully engulfed in flames ...
Jan 05, 2022 Marshall Township Fire Department (Photo by John McNeil)
Faulty wiring listed by BCFD as cause of Tuesday night fire on Gardenia Street
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Faulty wiring close to the chimney is being listed by Battle Creek Fire Department officials as the cause of a fire Tuesday night at 63 Gardenia Street. The fire was rep...
Jan 05, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
UPDATE - Battle Creek man will face prison time for sex crimes
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek man will be headed to prison after being sentenced for sex crimes from 2019. That's according to an update from WOOD TV Tuesday. Previously, 22-year-old ...
Jan 04, 2022 Joe Gratz
UPDATE: Bathroom fire at Battle Creek Central High School believed to be arson
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Public Schools announced Monday that a small fire occurred at Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS). The Battle Creek Fire Department later in the day s...
Jan 03, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Alert neighbors help Calhoun County deputies nab home burglary suspect
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A 40-year-old Albion man was arrested and lodged at the Calhoun County Jail after a home break in over the New Year's holiday weekend. Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deput...
Jan 03, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Lack of drivers force BC Transit to make temporary changes starting next week
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Transit has announced some temporary service changes due to a shortage of drivers. In addition to the changes, drivers are being hired at this time. Those i...
Jan 03, 2022 A Battle Creek Transit bus (courtesy of City of Battle Creek)
Tenants using oven to heat BC apartment cause small kitchen fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Fire officials say a fire at 14 1/2 Yuba Street Wednesday morning was caused by residents who tried to heat their second floor apartment with the oven. When...
Dec 30, 2021 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Name of man found dead near railroad tracks released by BC Police
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police have released the name of the man who they believe was struck by a passing train on Christmas night. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports the victim was...
Dec 30, 2021
