Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Three killed in Kalamazoo County storm as tree hits vehicle
CLIMAX TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - At the height of Sunday's thunderstorms in Kalamazoo County, three people were killed and another three were injured after their vehicle was struck by falling tree. ...
Mar 30, 2025 aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
Thousands without power as thunderstorms hit southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Strong thunderstorms that roared through southwest Michigan late Sunday afternoon knocked out power to thousands in the region. As of 7:30 p.m. Sunday there were 7,867 Con...
Mar 30, 2025
Branch County man faces CSC charges for reported ongoing sexual relationship with the minor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A night custodian with the Union City Community Schools faces multiple drug, weapons, and criminal sexual conduct charges after police searched his home north of Coldwater and s...
Mar 29, 2025 (courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office)
Stevens faces felony assault charge for attack in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 38-year-old Sherwood man who police say attacked another man on West Chicago Street in downtown Coldwater Tuesday night is being held in the Branch County Jail on a $250,000 b...
Mar 29, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Suspect in custody on attempted murder charges after shooting in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police arrested a Battle Creek man, following a shooting incident on West Spaulding Avenue that left one victim in critical condition, Friday afternoon. The Battle Cree...
Mar 28, 2025 fergregory / Depositphotos.com
Applications being accepted for Calhoun County Treasurer position
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Applications are now being accepted for the vacant Calhoun County Treasurer job. The Calhoun County Treasurer Appointment Committee has set a deadline for applications ...
Mar 28, 2025
Father of three year old who died in back seat of SUV sentenced
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Athens man whose three year old son died after being left in the backseat of a car for over eight hours received probation and a delayed jail sentence. Chad Martin was ...
Mar 27, 2025 Best Law
Big Cheese Mac + Cheese Festival set for Battle Creek in April
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Big Cheese Mac + Cheese Festival will be held at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek on Saturday, April 19. The event will be from 3 to 7 p.m. and will cost $7 a person. ...
Mar 26, 2025
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
