Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Two in custody after fire at Battle Creek's vacant Southwestern Junior High
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched Sunday afternoon to a structure fire at the vacant Southwestern Junior High. Fire officials say Engine 2 and Rescue 4 ar...
Jul 12, 2021 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
City of Battle Creek buildings reopening to the public this Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City of Battle Creek buildings will reopen to public visits this Monday, July 12. Generally, buildings will be open limited h...
Jul 09, 2021
Hinkley announces PPO appointments will be available on Wednesdays at County Building
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Kimberly A. Hinkley has announced that appointments for Personal Protection Orders (PPO) will be available on Wednesdays at the C...
Jul 09, 2021
Suspect in murder of B.C. woman arraigned, ordered held without bond
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Battle Creek man who has been charged in connection with the June 27 murder of Eniyah Hollins was arraigned on Thursday in Calhoun County District Court. The Battle Cr...
Jul 09, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Man shot, dies in South Haven parking lot after crashing his vehicle trying to escape
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - South Haven police say Covert man died after he was shot in his SUV, which then crashed in a Pizza Hut parking lot in that city Thursday afternoon. Police said 41-year-o...
Jul 09, 2021 Crime scene tape
Governor announces grant to support customized training opportunities in SW Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Southwest Michigan regional employment services agency is receiving a $1.1 million dollar grant to support individuals who are dislocated, underemployed, serving as esse...
Jul 09, 2021 Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development Opportunity logo (courtesy of State of Michigan)
MDOT says NB I-69 work in Calhoun & Eaton Counties almost halfway done
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Officials for the Michigan Department of Transportation says the halfway point is being approached for this years work as crews continue to rebuild I-69 from north of ...
Jul 08, 2021
BC Fire Marshal investigating early morning fire on Hamblin Avenue
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The cause of a fire that broke out in a home in the 400 block of Hamblin Avenue early Thursday morning is being investigated by the Battle Creek Fire Marshal. Battle Cre...
Jul 08, 2021 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
BC City Commission approves flying of Pride flag over City Hall
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The LGBTQ Pride flag will fly over Battle Creek City Hall for the rest of this month following action on Tuesday night by the Battle Creek City Commission. Two resolutions were p...
Jul 07, 2021 lisamikulski / CC
Charges filed in 2006 BC murder following cold case investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Charges have been filed in connection with a murder that took place over 15 years ago in Battle Creek. The Battle Creek Enquirer reported on Wednesday that Calhoun Count...
Jul 07, 2021
