Category Archives: Battle Creek News
57 new MSP troopers assigned to posts around Michigan
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan State Police has 57 troopers working around the state after the 139th Trooper Recruit School held its graduation ceremony last Friday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ...
Aug 23, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police
Catalytic Converter stolen from Emmett Township Park and Ride
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Yet another catalytic converter has been pilfered in Calhoun County and the Michigan State Police at Marshall are investigating. Troopers say the latest larceny took ...
Aug 23, 2021 Michigan State Police - File photo
Motorcyclist dies in early Sunday morning crash in Kalamazoo County
AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Kalamazoo County early Sunday morning. It happened near the intersection of "G" Avenue and 38th Street in Augusta around 1:00 a.m.. ...
Aug 23, 2021 Augusta, Michigan - Google Satellite Image
Driver critically injured after using emergency vehicle median crossover
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Marshall are investigating a Sunday crash on I-94 near Beadle Lake Road when a driver tried to use an emergency vehicle med...
Aug 23, 2021
Calhoun County Sheriff's Department investigating weekend fatal motorcycle crash
HOMER TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash which took place on Saturday night. The Sheriff's Office says it happened at abou...
Aug 23, 2021 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
WATCH: Procession of law enforcement from across Michigan for Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A procession, led by hundreds of law enforcement officials from across Michigan, was held Sunday morning to honor fallen Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire. It began at ...
Aug 22, 2021 Police Procession for Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
BC house fire claims the lives of two family pets
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Two family pets perished in a late Thursday night Battle Creek house fire. The Battle Creek Fire Department says the blaze at 111 Oaklawn Avenue was reported at 11:43 p....
Aug 20, 2021 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Petition initiated aimed at removing Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf from his position
DELTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An effort has been initiated to try to get Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf removed from office. A man from Delton, who has chosen to remain anonymous, filed a petition earlier...
Aug 20, 2021 Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf - Michigan Sheriff's website
Thunderbirds coming back to 2022 BC Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Organizers for the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival have announced the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will perform at the 2022 event. The...
Aug 20, 2021 Photo courtesy of Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival
Funeral Sunday for Kalamazoo County Sargeant Ryan Proxmire, who received posthumous promotion
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Specific plans have been laid out for the weekend funeral of now Kalamazoo County Sargeant Ryan Proxmire. He has been given a posthumous promotion to the rank of Sargeant...
Aug 20, 2021 Fallen Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
