Category Archives: Battle Creek News

Congressman Bill Huizenga passes on U.S. Senate run
ZEELAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 4th District Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga has ended months of speculation, announcing Wednesday that he has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan Huizen...
Ken Delaney Jul 23, 2025 Representative Bill Huizenga

Battle Creek, EGLE will treat Goguac Lake for weeds Thursday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Battle Creek and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will conduct a lake weed treatment Thursday on Goguac Lake. The treatment w...
Michael Arney Jul 23, 2025

Kalamazoo College reducing staff amid financial challenges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Kalamazoo College has announced it will be reducing its staff for the upcoming academic year due to financial reasons. In a release, the college said the reduction is due to...
Brett Briscoe Jul 23, 2025

Transcontinental cycling journey brings disability awareness to Kalamazoo this Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After starting their ride in San Francisco, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members with the Journey of Hope North Route cycling team will be arrive on Day 48 this Saturday in Kal...
Ken Delaney Jul 23, 2025 (courtesy Journey of Hope)

Three charged with murder in death of Marshall man on Easter Sunday
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Three men have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Marshall man killed Easter morning in Jackson. 21-year-old Bryan Michael Johnson, 35-year-old Jemel Earl Milton...
Brett Briscoe Jul 22, 2025 nito103 / Depositphotos.com

Battle Creek City Commission selects finalists for city manager job
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The field for the next Battle Creek City Manager has now been narrowed down to four. During a closed session at its July 15 regular meeting, the commission reviewed the...
Ken Delaney Jul 21, 2025 (courtesy City of Battle Creek)

Dirt bike rider killed after being struck by pick-up truck in Cass County
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A teen was killed Friday afternoon after his dirt bikes was struck was a pick-up truck in Cass County's Jefferson Township. Just after 12:30 p.m. deputies from th...
Ken Delaney Jul 19, 2025 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)

God's Kitchen of Michigan serving free dinners July 23, 24
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - God's Kitchen of Michigan will serve free community barbecue dinners next week, one in Battle Creek and one in Kalamazoo. On July 23, dinner will be served at First United...
Michael Arney Jul 17, 2025

Kalamazoo County commissioner faces domestic violence and resisting arrest charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo County Commissioner is facing charges for an alleged domestic assault earlier this year. St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney Deborah J. Davis announced Wedn...
Ken Delaney Jul 16, 2025 Best Law

Battle Creek changes course on fire station renovation, building plan
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek will build a new fire station as the city commission has changed its course on their plan to renovate and build new stations that was unveiled last year. S...
Michael Arney Jul 16, 2025 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).




