Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Battle Creek man dies of gunshot wound while in Jackson
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 35-year-old from Battle Creek died after he was shot in Jackson early Wednesday morning. The Jackson Police Department says officers were sent to the intersection of Willi...
Jul 15, 2021
Wanted man leads police chase around Battle Creek, nearly striking officers on foot
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man is in custody after leading police on a chase around the city of Battle Creek Tuesday night. The 37-year-old from Pennfield Township struck two patrol cars durin...
Jul 15, 2021
Unique storytelling event involving those 99 years or older in Calhoun County
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An event is coming up in Marshall that will feature the stories of some of the oldest living residents in Calhoun County. It takes place on Friday, July 23, from 2:00 to 4...
Jul 14, 2021 Calhoun County Government
Alleged accomplice in Amber Griffin case headed to trial in Calhoun County
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek man believed to be an accomplice in the disappearance and presumed murder of Amber Griffin in 2020 will be headed to trial. 28-year-old Julice Haggerty ...
Jul 14, 2021 Amber Griffin via Twitter
Church fire in Hastings early Tuesday morning under investigation
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The cause of a fire early this morning at a church in Hastings is under investigation. Several fire crews responded to St. Rose Catholic Church on Jefferson St. just befor...
Jul 13, 2021 liz west / CC
Battle Creek Chamber to co-host event on opioid crisis in Michigan
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting an event with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on how businesses can help respond to the opioid cris...
Jul 13, 2021
Investigation continues into suspicious fire at former Battle Creek school
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek fire and police department officials are continuing their investigation into a suspicious fire Sunday afternoon at Southwestern Junior High School. Battle ...
Jul 13, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Southwest Michigan cleared from drought, some other areas of state remain dry
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Weatherwise, it's proving to be a year of extremes and quick turn-arounds. Drought conditions have ended in counties in southwest Michigan, thanks to waves of heavy ra...
Jul 12, 2021 U.S. Drought Monitor - Michigan map
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
