Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan announces new name
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After decades of providing expert care as Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, the organization is officially changing their brand name to Centrica Care Navigators. The na...
Oct 28, 2021
State to begin paying Benton Harbor residents and sites distributing bottled water
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Benton Harbor residents who've donated their time and effort in helping to distribute bottled water will soon be getting paid for their work. The State of Michigan ha...
Oct 28, 2021 A Boys & Girls Club employee helps distribute bottled water in Benton Harbor, MI, October 2021. (Photo courtesy MDHHS).
Stolen property in excess of 60K recovered by St. Joseph Co. deputies
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- St. Joseph County police successfully recovered two stolen camper trailers on Wednesday, October 27. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office, the two traile...
Oct 28, 2021
Coldwater man sentenced in second Sexual Assault Kit Initiative case against him
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Coldwater man already serving a decade in prison related to a Kalamazoo County sexual assault received a second sentence of more than three decades in prison in Jackson C...
Oct 28, 2021 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
MSP find what appears to be human remains in Barry County woods
ORANGEVILLE TWP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are investigating what they say appears to be human remains found in Barry County. Authorities report that a resident in Orangeville Township ...
Oct 28, 2021 MSP investigating death of 2 year old in Cass County
Kellogg workers on strike in Battle Creek joined by some 200 protesters in support Wednesday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Around 200 protestors joined workers on strike from Kellogg Company in Battle Creek Wednesday to show some support. The rally was held at Festival Market Square, acros...
Oct 28, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
K.C.C. Foundation gets $1 million gift from former professor and supporter
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Community College announced on Wednesday that a posthumous donation of $1 million from former K.C.C. professor and longtime supporter Dean O. Barnum will create ...
Oct 27, 2021
Man arrested after multiple Kalamazoo apartment buildings are struck by gunfire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It appears nobody was hurt, but a man was arrested after Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were called out early this morning for the report of gunfire. Offic...
Oct 27, 2021
Battle Creek Police hosting Trunk or Treat this Friday at Bailey Park
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police will hold their ninth annual Trunk or Treat as a walk-up event on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bailey Park on Capital Ave. NE. Vo...
Oct 26, 2021 Lisa Zins / CC
BC City Hall to be open extra hours before next Tuesday's election
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - With Election Day coming up next Tuesday, Battle Creek City Hall will be open extra hours this week. The election is for voters only in the Battle Creek Public Schools a...
Oct 26, 2021 FutUndBeidl / CC
