Category Archives: Battle Creek News

BCPD Police arrest 45-year-old man after neighbor was threatened by a sword
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 45-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon by Battle Creek Police on a felonious assault charge after he allegedly swung a sword at a neighbor. Police say they ...
Jim Measel Nov 10, 2021

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office investigating burglary at Tekonsha dispensary
TEKONSHA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at a Tekonsha-area marijuana dispensary. It happened early Monday morning around 4:15 a.m. at Aim High Meds,...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021 This suspect, wearing a hoodie with a distinctive face logo on the back, is said to be involved in a Tekonsha-area dispensary break-in on 11/08/21. (Photo courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).

Two suspects sought in Battle Creek shooting Friday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) reported Monday that a man has been released from medical care following a shooting Friday. Police say the man called 911 to r...
Will Kriss Nov 08, 2021

Kellogg Company asks striking workers to push union to vote on contract proposal
BATTLE CREEK MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kellogg's is requesting its workers, currently on strike against the company, urge their union to allow a vote on a new offer. Kellogg's officials have put forth a four ...
Jim McKinney Nov 08, 2021 Kellogg's company logo

Calhoun County Public Health Department to begin offering COVID vaccines for youngsters
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department plans to start holding Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Monday. Youngsters between the ages of 5 to 11 year...
Jim Measel Nov 05, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Strike will continue at Battle Creek-based Kellogg's after latest negotiations break down
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A strike at Battle Creek-based Kellogg Company looks like it will continue after a recent offer from the company was rejected by the union. Around 1,400 workers have b...
Brandon James Nov 05, 2021 Kellogg's company logo

Runaway teenage girl believed to be in the Parchment area
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Marshall Police Department say a teenage girl who is considered a runaway is believed to be in the Parchment area with friends. They are seeking the public's help in try...
Jim Measel Nov 04, 2021 Photo from woodtv.com

BCPS bond proposal for middle school renovations approved by 91 votes
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN) - Voters in the Battle Creek Public School district barely passed a nearly $45 million bond proposal on Tuesday that district officials say will reimagine the middle school e...
Jim Measel Nov 03, 2021 FutUndBeidl / CC

Marshall Recycling Center reopens next Tuesday with new hours
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Marshall Recycling Center on 15 Mile Road is set to reopen with new hours next Tuesday, November 9. It will be open on Tuesdays from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. and Wednesda...
Jim Measel Nov 02, 2021

Battle Creek Police investigating shooting in Washington Heights neighborhood
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early hours of November 1. According to the department, two officers were com...
Will Kriss Nov 01, 2021 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).




