Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Stolen property incidents on the rise, warns St. Joseph Co. Sheriff
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is out with a warning for residents to be vigilant and secure items of value. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite says h...
Jul 24, 2021 Van/bicycle accident kills woman (Photo by John McNeil)
Battle Creek's Full Blast Recreation Center reopens, KidVenture camp resumes Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The City of Battle Creek has announced that the Full Blast Recreation Center will reopen on Saturday morning after it was cleaned and sanitized. The reopening includes t...
Jul 24, 2021 Full Blast in Battle Creek - Google Street View
Battle Creek Summer Camp shut down due to counselor testing positive for COVID-19
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The City of Battle Creek announced on Thursday night that due to a counselor testing positive for COVID-19, the city's KidVenture summer camp will close immediately and ...
Jul 23, 2021
It's not just mosquitoes, another bug is thriving right now in West Michigan too
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It's been the summer of bugs in southwest Michigan ever since a severe drought quickly turned around to heavy rain and flooding. And there's another one that's thriving i...
Jul 22, 2021 KCBIO / CC
Name of Battle Creek man killed by alleged drunk driver released
CHARLESTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The name of a Battle Creek man who was killed Sunday in a Kalamazoo County crash involving an alleged drunk driver has been released. The Battle Creek Enquirer r...
Jul 22, 2021 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Binder Park Zoo selected as recipient for Lowe's "100 Hometowns" project
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Binder Park Zoo (BPZ) in Battle Creek announced that it has been selected as one of 100 recipients for the Lowe's "100 Hometowns" project. The project awards w...
Jul 20, 2021 Entrance to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. (Photo courtesy of the Binder Park Zoo).
Wallenda high wire act part of Firekeepers new hotel tower grand opening
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Firekeepers Casino announced on Monday that they will celebrate the August 16 grand opening of their new hotel expansion with an appearance by high wire daredevil Nik Wa...
Jul 20, 2021 Photo courtesy of Firekeepers Casino
Survey being conducted on Calhoun County internet coverage
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - To obtain needed internet coverage data, Calhoun County is contracting with Merit Network, Inc. to seek input from all county residents, in the form of a survey. The Cal...
Jul 19, 2021
Battle Creek resident dead, arrest made after Sunday car accident in Kalamazoo County
CHARLESTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A crash in Kalamazoo County late Sunday afternoon, allegedly caused by drunk driving, left a Battle Creek resident dead and two others injured. Sheriff's deputi...
Jul 19, 2021 BMN Network / CC
Van Buren Youth Fair to offer vaccinations and Visa Gift Cards
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Besides fun, food, and rides, the Van Buren Youth Fair has something else to offer: COVID-19 Vaccinations. Along with this, immediate rewards rewards will be given out af...
Jul 17, 2021 MoneyBlogNewz / CC
