Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Upton: "Voters – not judges or politicians – must decide elections"
WASHINGTON D.C. (WHTC AM/FM) - U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, emailed a statement to media, in light of questions as to how members of Congress will vote on the question of certifying the electio...
Jan 04, 2021 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
St. Joseph County home destroyed in New Year's Eve fire
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A couple and their three school age children escaped without injury, but their St. Joseph County home was destroyed by fire on New Year's Eve. According to the Thr...
Dec 31, 2020 The home of Kathy and Joel Moore in St. Joseph County's Lukeport Township was destroyed by fire December 31, 2020 (photo courtesy of Emily Smit)
Police search for suspect in the death of his six-year-old stepson
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help in locating a Kalamazoo man who is wanted in the death of his six-year-old stepson. Latravion Hea...
Dec 31, 2020 Latravion Heard McMillon of Kalamazoo, Michigan (photo provided by Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety)
Police release names of two murdered in Kalamazoo Township Monday night
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Township police have now identified the two people who were killed Monday night at the Oak Tree apartment complex. Police are treating the deaths of 33 ...
Dec 31, 2020 Crime scene tape
Three arrested during Calhoun narcotics investigation
CLARENCE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB/WNWN) - Three persons were arrested on Tuesday as Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Detectives conducted a narcotics investigation in the 28000 block of N Drive North. The Ca...
Dec 30, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Local lawmaker, committee chair, blasts Governor over Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund veto
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The war of words continues between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers siding with businesses in the state The latest fight is over the Governor's veto of $220 ...
Dec 30, 2020 State Representative Matt Hall
Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in November
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of Michigan's 17 major labor market areas between October and November, according to data released today from the Mich...
Dec 29, 2020
Bronson Hospital announces top baby names for 2020
KALAMAZOO & BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Bronson Hospital released its list of the most popular baby names in 2020 for both its Kalamazoo and Battle Creek locations. According to Bron...
Dec 29, 2020 Bronson Battle Creek (Photo by John McNeil)
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office warns of potential winter storm
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which will be in effect until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Office, mixed prec...
Dec 29, 2020 Cindy Shebley / CC
Andrew Blowers’ mother and supporters protest decision not to charge officers
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Marshall woman says her son was "murdered" by police last September. Charese Watson along with about two dozen supporters protested outside of the Calhoun County Court...
Dec 29, 2020 Scott Davidson / CC
