Category Archives: Battle Creek News

Stabbing on Capital Avenue SW leads to arrest of BC woman
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 37-year-old Battle Creek woman is in custody after a dispute in the 3000 block of Capital Avenue SW led to a stabbing of another woman on Monday night. Battle Creek Po...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024

Woman arrested for Battle Creek stabbing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police have arrested a 21-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing her 30-year-old boyfriend early yesterday morning. He is hospitalized in stable condition. ...
Michael Arney Sep 03, 2024

Yet even more road construction starts in Calhoun County on Tuesday
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Road construction continues to make driving in Calhoun County a real challenge these days. The Michigan Department of Transportation says 6 1/2 Mile Road will be close...
Jim Measel Aug 30, 2024

Calhoun County holding two free recycling events in September
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Office of Community Development has announced they will hold two free recycling events during the month of September. Household Hazardous Waste will...
Jim Measel Aug 27, 2024

Motorcyclist killed in St. Joseph County head on crash
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 32-year-old Sturgis man was killed Monday morning when his motorcycle crashed head on into a SUV as he was trying to pass two vehicles on U.S. 12 near Shimmel Road...
Jim Measel Aug 27, 2024

BCPD investigating shooting of man in Post/Franklin neighborhood
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 39-year-old Battle Creek man is reported to be in stable condition after he was shot early Sunday morning near Cliff and Mott streets in the Post/Franklin neighborhood...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2024

Backyard Burgers and Brews Festival in downtown BC this Saturday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their ninth annual Backyard Burgers and Brews Festival in downtown Battle Creek on Saturday night. The Chamber has a...
Jim Measel Aug 22, 2024 Courtesy Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce

Utah pilot uninjured after making Calhoun County emergency landing
CLARENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The pilot of a 1958 Mooney aircraft had to make an emergency landing in a Calhoun County cornfield on Wednesday morning due to engine failure. The Calhoun County S...
Jim Measel Aug 22, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department

Cause of $2.5 million fire at Advantage Sintered Metals under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - No injuries were reported as the Battle Creek Fire Department had to battle a fire at a large manufacturing facility on West Dickman Road Wednesday afternoon which cause...
Jim Measel Aug 22, 2024 Photo by MWC's Mandy Marshall

AUDIO: Ford's BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall gets tax break
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Ford BlueOval Battery Park under construction in Marshall has received approval from the city for a 50% tax abatement. The Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certifica...
Michael Arney Aug 21, 2024 BlueOval Battery Park Michigan under construction in Marshall, MIchigan (courtesy Ford Motor Company)




