Category Archives: Battle Creek News
MDOT looking for public comment on Battle Creek bridge project
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for public comment on the planned 2026 project to replace the bridge beams and deck on the M-89 (Washington Avenue)...
Mar 25, 2025
Battle Creek city manager finalists chosen
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three finalists have been chosen for Battle Creek's next city manager. The city commission has selected Nathaniel Clark, Nathan Henne, and Patrick Jordan as finalists. ...
Mar 25, 2025 City of Battle Creek logo
As contract negotiations have stalled, WMed residents plan to strike next week
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With negotiations at an impasse, a strike is looming for residents at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Resident and Fellow Alliance, t...
Mar 25, 2025 (courtesy Western Michigan University)
Scheduled hearing related to St. Joseph County Prosecutor allegedly lying to judge postponed until June
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis could face formal action from the the state's Attorney Discipline Board for allegedly lying to a judge prior to her election. ...
Mar 24, 2025
Commission selects finalists for next Battle Creek city manager
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The field of applicants for Battle Creek City Manager has been narrowed to three, and the City Commission will interview finalists next month. The commission held a clo...
Mar 24, 2025 City of Battle Creek logo
1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to attend WMU conference this week in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Food service industry representatives will be descending on downtown Kalamazoo later this week, as Western Michigan University hosts its annual Food Marketing Conference. ...
Mar 23, 2025
City of Battle Creek working to resolve water quality issues in local municipalities
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM)- Officials with the City of Battle Creek say they have identified a drinking water standard violation affecting water customers in Battle Creek, Springfield, Emmett Towns...
Mar 21, 2025 Joe Shlabotnik / CC
Suspect in stolen vehicle rams patrol car during pursuit
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There were no serious injuries after a stolen vehicle pursuit in South Haven Thursday morning escalated when the suspect intentionally rammed a police patrol car before ...
Mar 20, 2025
Skateboarder struck and killed early Thursday morning in St. Joseph County
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A male riding a skateboard on M-66 in St. Joseph County's Sturgis Township was struck and killed by a pick-up truck early Thursday morning. The St. Joseph County Sh...
Mar 20, 2025
City of Battle Creek announces snowplow naming contest winners
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though it's the first day of Spring, the City of Battle Creek is gearing up for next winter, announcing the winning names from their snowplow naming contest. The n...
Mar 20, 2025 (courtesy City of Battle Creek)
