Category Archives: Battle Creek News
MSP looking for vehicle involved in Friday afternoon Calhoun County chase
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police are investigating a fleeing and eluding incident in Calhoun County on Friday afternoon. Troopers say the suspect vehicle was passing multiple car...
May 25, 2024
Man arrested after five-hour standoff with Battle Creek police
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek police have arrested a man after a five-hour standoff during a mental health crisis yesterday. Officers were called to the home on Lathrop Avenue near Eucl...
May 24, 2024
United Way helps funnel over $466,000 in federal grants to food, shelter, and utility needs in the area
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Eight programs in Kalamazoo County and 10 in Calhoun county have received federal funds through the United Way of South Central Michigan to provide food, shelter and utili...
May 22, 2024 United Ways of South Central Michigan logo. (Image courtesy United Ways of South Central Michigan).
Huizenga introduces bipartisan legislation to rename Battle Creek Post Office in honor of Sojourner Truth
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman Bill Huizenga Monday announced the introduction of H.R. 8405, legislation to rename the Battle Creek Post Office located at 90 McCamly Street South as the "...
May 20, 2024 Sojourner Truth monument in Battle Creek, MI
Coldwater man killed in Friday night crash in Branch County
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 48-year-old Coldwater man was killed late Friday night in a single vehicle fatal crash on Michigan Road just north of State Road in Coldwater Township. Troopers ...
May 20, 2024
No injuries after shots fired at occupied Battle Creek apartment Thursday night
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police says there were no injuries, after they responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment last night. Police arrived on-scene in the 400 block of...
May 17, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Opening for Calhoun County Commissioner following Kathy-Sue Vette resignation
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - There's an opening on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners. District Three Commissioner Kathy-Sue Vette is resigning as of May 23 after 14 years of service to the...
May 17, 2024
Groundbreaking held for Calhoun County Dispatch radio tower construction
HOMER, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday afternoon to launch the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority's radio tower project, which includes the construction of fou...
May 17, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County 911
BC man dead following possible domestic assault, fatal traffic incident
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 50-year-old Battle Creek man is dead following a possible Monday night domestic assault that ended in a fatal traffic incident on Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek Police ...
May 15, 2024 Battle Creek Police Cruiser (photo by John McNeill).
Consumers Energy funnels $77,500 to non-profits to help with tornado relief efforts
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Consumers Energy Foundation announced Tuesday it's making $77,500 in grants available to help six Southwest Michigan nonprofits provide essential services to residents a...
May 14, 2024 Storm damage from a tornado near Sherwood, Michigan May 7, 2024 (photo courtesy of Raymond Wright)
