Category Archives: Battle Creek News
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
Battle Creek city offices closed for holidays, buildings closed to public in January
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- City of Battle Creek buildings will remain closed to the public in January, and public meetings will take place virtually through March 31, 2021. "From our city team, ...
Dec 24, 2020 Alan Levine / CC
Robot helps Santa and Mrs. Claus visit patients virtually at Bronson Children's Hospital
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Santa and Mrs. Claus recently paid virtual visits to patients at Bronson Hospital's pediatric unit with the help of a new robot. According to Bronson officials, Santa's e...
Dec 23, 2020 Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Bronson Children's Hospital with the help of a new robot. (Photo courtesy of Bronson Hospital).
Whitmer commutes sentences for four Michigan prisoners
LANSING (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has commuted the prison sentences of four inmates, based on recommendations by the Michigan Parole Board. "As a former prosecutor, I recognize how critica...
Dec 23, 2020 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Battle Creek VA Medical Center begins administering vaccines today
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - COVID-19 vaccinations begin today at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek, one of 113 VA medicals centers across the United States selected...
Dec 23, 2020 Battle Creek VAMC (courtesy of the Veterans Affairs Administration)
