Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Separate crashes close parts of I-94 and U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County Tuesday night
UPDATE- Wed. 9/15/21 8:12 a.m.: KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police have released the name of the person who was killed in a crash on U.S. 131 near Stadium Dr. Tuesday evening. The driver of a Jeep G...
Sep 15, 2021 9-14-21 Accident locations - Google Satellite Image
Two Calhoun County schools back to virtual learning temporarily due to COVID-19 outbreaks
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two schools in Calhoun County have temporarily resumed virtual learning for some students after COVID-19 outbreaks. At least seven cases have been confirmed at Harper ...
Sep 15, 2021 Kevin Wong / CC
Calhoun County household hazardous waste collection scheduled for Sept. 25
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Calhoun County will be holding a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the parking lot, the block behind the Coun...
Sep 13, 2021
Accidental cooking fire leads to evacuation at Arbor Pointe Townhomes
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - An accidental cooking fire led the evacuation of several apartments at Arbor Pointe Townhomes late Saturday night. The Battle Creek Fire Department says they were dispat...
Sep 13, 2021 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Allegan County Fair attractions for Monday
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Allegan County Fair continues today. Among those with fond memories of the fair who continue to support it is Allegan County First District Commissioner Dean Kapenga. "We raise...
Sep 13, 2021 County fair pig. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
KDPS searching for suspect who hit a cruiser with stolen vehicle during chase
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser was hit Saturday during a high-speed chase involving a stolen car from Chicago. Authorities say the cruiser was struck by ...
Sep 12, 2021 KDPS Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety cruiser (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame to honor several West Michigan producers
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- This weekend, the Michigan Hall of Fame will honor producers who've been actively involved in the advancement of the agriculture industry for at least 20 years. Those rece...
Sep 10, 2021 Calhoun County Fairgrounds - Wikipedia
Consumers Energy wrapping up power restoration following Tuesday storms
JACKSON, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Consumers Energy says their crews have restored power to most of the over 80,000 Michigan homes and businesses affected by this week's storms. As of 6:00 a.m. Thursday mornin...
Sep 09, 2021 Photo courtesy of Consumers Energy
Downtown BC sidewalk closed next week due to building restoration
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A building restoration project at 70 Michigan Avenue East in downtown Battle Creek next week will force a shutdown of the sidewalk. City crews will begin work on Monday....
Sep 09, 2021 Courtesy City of Battle Creek
Two suspects in August bank robbery in Battle Creek could face life in prison
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two men accused in a Battle Creek bank robbery last month could face up to life in prison if they are convicted of the crime. 47-year-old Antonio Loyde of Kalamazoo an...
Sep 09, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
