Category Archives: Battle Creek News
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)
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new partnership between Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Public Schools, and Benton Harbor Area Schools will develop a new pipeline to fill what's described as a d...
Nov 12, 2020 Bronco statue on the campus of Western Michigan University (Photo by John McNeil)
Allegan and Calhoun County health departments prioritize contact tracing efforts
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun and Allegan County health officials are issuing new guidance in how they will investigate and track COVID-19 cases going forward. The Calhoun County Public Heal...
Nov 12, 2020 EpicTop10.com / CC
Spectrum Health sets limits during latest COVID-19 surge
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with the correct Allegan County test dates. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- How bad is this COVID-19 surge in West Michigan? Spectrum Health, which operates 14 hospi...
Nov 12, 2020 Corewell Health Butterworth. Courtesy, Corewell Health Butterworth.
Police chase ends with crash in Battle Creek, search continues for suspects
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for suspects involved in a larceny and police pursuit that ended in a crash Tuesday night. Around 9:13 p.m., deputie...
Nov 11, 2020
