Category Archives: Battle Creek News

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)

MSP investigating spray paint vandalism to BlueOval construction equipment
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating the spray painting of a derogatory message about the BlueOval Battery Park on the side of heavy equipment in the 14000 b...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2024 Michigan State Police - File photo

Battle Creek Police arrest suspect in shooting near Cliff and Nelson
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A suspect is in custody after a 23-year-old man was shot in his left thigh last Tuesday morning while he was walking near the intersection of Cliff Street and Nelson Str...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2024

Calhoun County deputies look for suspect in alleged Pennfield Twp assault
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect after a 18-year-old girl claims she was assaulted Sunday morning. Deputies were conducting a routine f...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

Emmett Township man dies in Saturday night motorcycle crash
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 24-year-old Emmett Township man died following a motorcycle crash in Battle Creek on Saturday night. The Battle Creek Police Department responded to the crash at about...
Jim Measel Aug 18, 2024




