Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Senator Bernie Sanders rallies Kellogg's strikers in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- "During this pandemic, you were the people that helped feed America." Two-time democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont showed up in support...
Dec 18, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
Vehicle located Friday, but Plainwell area man remains missing
PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Investigators with the Allegan County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's help in locating 63 year old Joseph Thompson from the Plainwell area. They says Thompson wa...
Dec 17, 2021 Joseph Thompson of Plainwell (photo courtesy of Allegan County Sheriff's Department)
Pennfield School Board name Lemmer as new Superintendent
PENNFIELD, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Stephanie Lemmer has accepted the Pennfield School District's offer to become their next Superintendent. She was the only candidate interviewed on Wednesday after the board...
Dec 17, 2021
Kellogg's and striking union reach second tentative contract agreement
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Company and the union representing nearly 1,400 workers have reached a second tentative agreement for a new five-year labor contract. If ratified by union member...
Dec 17, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
Despite criticism from professors, WMU board approves pay raise and merit bonus for university president
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has given a raise and a big bonus to President Edward Montgomery, despite overwhelming opposition from faculty unions. Th...
Dec 17, 2021 President Edward Montgomery of Western Michigan University. (Photo via WMU Announcement video).
Special checkout lane conveyer belts will help Hardings raise money for The Salvation Army again Christmas
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Building off a successful partnership last Christmas season that saw over $9,000 raised for The Salvation Army at two Harding's Markets locations, the organization and gro...
Dec 16, 2021 A checkout lane conveyer belt equipped with Salvation Army QR-coded red kettles imprinted on patented covers called MessageWrap® (courtesy of The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo)
Updated - One injured in officer-involved shooting in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - UPDATE (5:00 p.m.) - The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) has released new information regarding an officer-involved shooting Wednesday. The incident took place jus...
Dec 15, 2021 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).
BCEA issues No Confidence vote in Carter over student behavior and discipline
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A majority of Battle Creek Education Asssociation members issued a No Confidence vote this week against Battle Creek School Superintendent Kimberly Carter, Central Admin...
Dec 15, 2021 Battle Creeek Public Schools logo (courtesy of Battle Creek Public Schools)
Bernie Sanders to attend rally for striking Kellogg's workers this Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will be in Battle Creek Friday to attend a rally with striking Kellogg's workers. More than 1,300 workers ...
Dec 15, 2021 Mikey / CC
Calhoun Prosecutor files charges against four students for alleged threats
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN) - Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert has filed criminal charges against four students for allegedly making threats against area schools. Gilbert told WWMT-TV the charges i...
Dec 14, 2021
