Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Collision of two semi-trucks shuts down WB I-94 near Galesburg Sunday evening
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A collision between two semi-trucks on I-94 near Galesburg left westbound lanes in the area shut down for part of Sunday evening. The first reports of the crash, which ha...
Apr 26, 2021 I-94 crash Sunday evening 4-25-21 - (Credit- Comstock Fire and Rescue Facebook page)
M-96 (Columbia Avenue) resurfacing starts Monday in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be resurfacing 2.8 miles of M-96 (Columbia Avenue) from Helmer Road to Tyler Street in Battle Creek starting Mond...
Apr 25, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
Bellevue man dies in Barry County car accident
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police are investigating a fatal car accident that happened in Barry County on Saturday, April 24th. Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a two-car crash 3:40 p.m. ...
Apr 25, 2021 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Stabbing death ruled as self defense for Battle Creek teen
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Battle Creek Police say an 18-year-old male will not face charges in the March stabbing death of his mother's boyfriend. Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert said t...
Apr 24, 2021
KDPS investigating deadly hit and run
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that took place in the city's downtown district just before midnight on Friday, April...
Apr 24, 2021
Mexican gray wolf exhibit ready to open for Binder Park Zoo's 2021 season
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek has completed a new Mexican gray wolf exhibit just in time for the 2021 season which begins Saturday, May 1st. The exhibit will anchor ...
Apr 23, 2021 Tony Hisgett / CC
Battle Creek home where murders and arsons took place has been demolished
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Battle Creek house connected to a double murder and several arsons in recent months has now been demolished. In October, two residents at 203 Post Ave., Joseph Soule...
Apr 23, 2021 203 Post Avenue in Battle Creek, Michigan - Google Satellite Image
Thursday morning fire at former Junior High in BC under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - An early Thursday morning fire at the former Southwestern Junior High School building at 390 South Washington Avenue in Battle Creek is under investigation since the building...
Apr 22, 2021 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
Marshall man taken into custody after threatening police and others with a knife
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Deputies from the Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff along with the Michigan State Police took a man into custody during the overnight hours in the 200 block of W...
Apr 22, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Battle Creek leaders vote down proposed roundabout due to lack of support by residents
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A planned roundabout for an area of Battle Creek will not be happening now after a decision by city commissioners based on negative feedback about the idea from many r...
Apr 22, 2021 Emmett Street and North Avenue intersection in Battle Creek, Michigan (Goodgle Street View)
