Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Battle Creek man arrested in Springfield burglary case
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is reporting that one suspect is in custody in relation to a burglary case. Officials say it occurred just before 4 a.m. Tuesday at ...
Jan 12, 2021 Calhoun County Sheriff's Office cruisers. (Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office).
More liquor licenses suspended for businesses, including one in Battle Creek
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) announced that it has issued emergency suspensions of the liquor licenses and permits for more businesses in the stat...
Jan 12, 2021 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services logo (courtesy of State of Michigan)
Michigan State Police arrest Calhoun County shooting suspect
ALBION TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police say a Jackson resident has been arrested in connection with a Calhoun County shooting one week ago. They say the suspect has been charged with A...
Jan 12, 2021
Senator Bizon announces support for proposed Calhoun County recreation projects
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Senator John Bizon, M.D. announced Monday that he supports the proposed Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) projects for 2021, including two development grants in ...
Jan 11, 2021 Senator John Bizon, R-Battle Creek. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator John Bizon).
Whitmer, Nessel praising restaurants
HOLALND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and other state officials issued statements highly commending bar and restaurant owners that have been complying with the st...
Jan 11, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Gas demand lowest since May 2020, Michigan drivers continue to save at the pump
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- According to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration, the demand for gasoline has fallen to the lowest level recorded since the end of May 2020. Gas pr...
Jan 11, 2021 Shell gas station (Photo by John McNeil)
Calhoun County deputy on administrative leave following arrest
MARSHALL (WKZO AM/FM) - A Calhoun County deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation of the arrest of a man who was collecting signatures in a Springfield neighborhood. WW...
Jan 10, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Loves Furniture stores in Portage, Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids slated for liquidation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Less than six months after it began reopening former Art Van Furniture stores, Loves Furniture and Mattresses stores are now slated for liquidation after the company filed...
Jan 08, 2021 The Love's Furniture location at 550 Ring Rd
Portage, MI (courtesy of Love's Furniture)
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office makes statement on recent arrest of Springfield man
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office made a statement on the recent arrest of a black man in Springfield that occurred on January 2. The office noted that ...
Jan 06, 2021 Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley and Undersheriff Tim Hurtt (Photo via Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook page through video announcement).
Two area state senators join call for delay in Congressional election certification
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Several Michigan state senators, including John Bizon, who represents Calhoun, Barry, and Ionia counties, and Roger Victory of Ottawa County, Tuesday sent a letter to the U....
Jan 06, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
