Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Local United Way to administer FEMA grants for nonprofits tackling hunger, homelessness
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Local food and shelter programs in Kalamazoo County and the surrounding region covered by the United Way of South Central Michigan are eligible for a share of $466,232 in ...
Apr 10, 2024 United Ways of South Central Michigan logo. (Image courtesy United Ways of South Central Michigan).
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on South Sprinkle Road
BRADY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A motorcyclist was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle that apparently turned in front of him. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office ...
Apr 09, 2024
Final year of US-131 rebuilding in Kalamazoo County begins next Monday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A major multi-year roadway project in Kalamazoo County resumes next Monday. Work on the second year of the two-year, $51 million project to rebuild and repave 13.4 miles o...
Apr 08, 2024
Calhoun County free recycling event set for Bailey Park on April 22
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Office of Community Development has announced there will be a free recycling event on April 22 at Bailey Park in Battle Creek from noon until 5:30 p.m...
Apr 08, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Government
Battle Creek man jailed in wife's death
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek man is jailed after his wife's death in February was ruled a murder last week. Susan Hayes was found dead in her home on Orchard Lane around 9 a.m. on Fe...
Apr 08, 2024
Family dog dies in Friday night Battle Creek kitchen fire, cause unknown
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Friday night kitchen fire in the 200 block of Orchard Street in Battle Creek caused over $60,000 worth of damage and led to the death of a family dog. The fire was rep...
Apr 08, 2024 Fire Investigation Image, copyright © Midwest Communications
Three Battle Creek apartments damaged in Saturday night fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - No injuries were reported but three apartments were damaged Saturday night when a fire broke out at 111 West Street. An electrical short is being listed as the cause of ...
Apr 08, 2024 Battle Creek Fire Department (BCFD) truck. (Photo courtesy of the Battle Creek Fire Department Facebook Page).
St. Joseph County home invasion/sexual assault suspect in custody
CENTREVILLE, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman says a 25-year-old Sturgis man who was a suspect in the March 20 sexual assault of two girls under the age of 13 during a ho...
Apr 05, 2024 St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office cruiser (Photo by John McNeil)
Kalamazoo County man claims $300,000 Michigan Lottery instant game prize
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 58-year-old Kalamazoo County man is $300,000 richer after he played the Michigan Lottery's X's and O's Bingo instant game. The lucky player chose to remain anonymous. He bo...
Apr 05, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Lottery Facebook page
Tax credits of $3 million for new Kalamazoo and Battle Creek housing projects
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Housing projects in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek were among 22 across the state that are receiving financial support through a federal tax credits program. Low-Income Housin...
Apr 05, 2024 alexraths / Depositphotos.com
