Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Lack of funds forces God’s Kitchen to cancel its Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The only soup kitchen in Kalamazoo that planned to serve a free Thanksgiving dinner this year has had to cancel that effort due to a lack of funds. God's Kitchen of Michig...
Nov 17, 2020 The God's Kitchen of Michigan Battle Creek Christmas Dinner, December 19, 2019 (courtesy of God's Kitchen of Michigan)
Albion College sends students home, on-campus classes to resume in late January
ALBION, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases on campus, students at Albion College were sent home early for their winter break. Students were notified late last week and aske...
Nov 17, 2020 A sign at Albion College, Albion, Michigan (courtesy of Albion College)
Calhoun County man accused of attempted murder of sister and brother-in-law
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A dispute over some property has landed a Calhoun County man in jail on attempted murder charges. Around 7:45 p.m. Monday deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff'...
Nov 17, 2020
Upcoming Red Cross donation events in Southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Officials with the Red Cross are encouraging eligible residents to consider donating blood during the holiday season. As the U.S. experiences a new surge in COVID-19 case...
Nov 16, 2020 Tony Webster / CC
Surge in COVID cases causes State Theatre to cancel in-person events
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The State Theatre in Kalamazoo was set to resume in-person events Saturday, but a surge in COVID-19 cases convinced officials to cancel the event, and to postpone upcoming...
Nov 15, 2020 Marquee for the Kalamazoo State Theatre in March 2018. (Photo by Will Kriss).
City of Battle Creek eliminating 26 positions due to COVID-19
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Due to budget challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Battle Creek has been forced to eliminate 26 positions from its budget. The changes will take effe...
Nov 13, 2020 GotCredit / CC
Judge says part of Binder Building can be removed
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Battle Creek has won a legal battle concerning a six-story, 120-year-old downtown building. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports Calhoun County Circuit Court J...
Nov 13, 2020 Chris Potter / CC
Kalamazoo County will be a hub for distributing COVD-19 vaccine
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County has been selected as one of the 12 hubs in the state of Michigan for COVID-19 vaccine storage and distribution. County Health Officer Jim Rutherford says ...
Nov 13, 2020 Jernej Furman / CC
Kalamazoo Promise has paid out nearly $150-million for high education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Promise is marking its 15th anniversary this week. Over 7,000 Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates have taken advantage of the scholarship program which allows...
Nov 13, 2020 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
McCann introduces legislation to protect people from dangerous dogs
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo lawmaker has introduced legislation in Lansing he says will provide guidelines for dangerous dog owners and protect those who come into contact with the animals....
Nov 12, 2020 Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo)
