Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Oberon Day events return to Kalamazoo Monday after 2020 hiatus due to the pandemic
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo's unofficial holiday to celebrate the upcoming summer season takes place today. Bell's Brewery will officially release its famous seasonal favorite Oberon beer ...
Mar 22, 2021 Oberon
First Calhoun County COVID-19 case reported one year ago Sunday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - It was one year ago on Sunday when the Calhoun County Public Health Department announced the county's first case of COVID-19. Since March 21, 2020, Calhoun County has ha...
Mar 22, 2021
Portage Parks and Recreation poised to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As temperatures begin to rise, Portage Parks and Recreation set to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. During early spring, park use...
Mar 21, 2021 Portage City Hall seal. (Photo by John McNeil).
Power line knocked off during high winds causes Battle Creek house fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Fire crews in Battle Creek responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon that appeared to be caused when a power line was knocked off of a utility pole during high wind...
Mar 19, 2021 liz west / CC
Kalamazoo Diocese parishes allowed to increase church capacity to 50 percent
KALAMAZOO, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo will be able to increase their church capacities up to 50 percent effective on Friday. Bishop Paul Bradley says all of the COV...
Mar 19, 2021
Family of dead Battle Creek man say he was not stabbed in self defense
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Relatives of a man who was found dead following a stabbing incident in the 300 block of Main Street early Wednesday morning say he was not killed in self defense Battle ...
Mar 19, 2021
BC Bombers dispute city's ban on fireworks at C.O. Brown Stadium
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Battle Creek Bombers of the Northwoods League feel the City of Battle Creek has hit a foul ball. The Bombers were recently notified that the city has banned firework...
Mar 18, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Bombers Facebook page.
Stabbing death of B.C. man under investigation, body found on Main Street
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police say they are investigating the death of a 43-year-old man which took place in the 300 block of Main Street. Police report they found Christopher Dyks...
Mar 17, 2021
Calhoun County introduces new online registration for COVID-19 vaccines
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department has introduced a new online registration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The Department said in a statement...
Mar 17, 2021
Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek looking to fill jobs for the summer season
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek will be celebrating its 44th season of operations when they open on May 1st. As they prepare for the upcoming season, the zoo is hostin...
Mar 17, 2021 Binder Park Zoo - Battle Creek
