Protests Form As Battle Creek's Rainbow Crosswalks Get Installed
As crews were working, a group of around a dozen protesters formed outside of the St. Philip Catholic Church, carrying signs saying things like “stop promoting sexuality to our kids”.
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Battle Creek's Masonic Lodge Suffers 'Extensive Damage' In Fire
Battle Creek Firefighters responded around 3am to the Battle Creek Masonic Center on E. Michigan Ave. between City Hall and the Justice Center.
Billy Ray Cyrus To Headline Concert At Calhoun County Fair
The Calhoun County Fairgrounds announced on Friday that Billy Ray Cyrus will be headlining a concert on the penultimate day of the Calhoun County Fair in August.
Spring Is Here, So When Is Battle Creek's Flash Flood Opening?
With temperatures starting to creep upwards, and events like Oberon Day, Detroit Tigers opening day, and the NCAA Tournament on our minds, we might start thinking about a refreshing dip in the pool. Well, our chance to enjoy ourselves at Battle Creek's own water park is fast approaching!
Firekeeper’s Casino Gives Record $5.7 Million To Calhoun County
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi presented checks Tuesday to Calhoun County and the state of Michigan; the Local Revenue Sharing Board got $5.7 million, and Michigan got $18.4 million.
No More Talking On the Phone While Driving In Battle Creek
In Michigan, it's illegal to text and drive, but this ordinance also prohibits talking on the phone and "sending, receiving, and reading" any data on a cell phone while behind the wheel. Use of a hands-free device will still be allowed.
Sorry Battle Creek And Kalamazoo: No Mail Wednesday
The USPS says that for Michigan ZIP codes that begin with 486 to 499 and Detroit codes 480 to 485, no mail will be delivered Wednesday, January 30. That includes Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and most of their surrounding areas.
Battle Creek Man Charged In 'Large' Child Porn Investigation
The Michigan State Police say Wednesday that they began their investigation after detectives were notified of a large amount of child porn being downloaded.
Calhoun County Road Department Now Offers Snow Plow Tracking
The Calhoun County Road Department says that a new snowplow tracker is in operation, and allows people to see where the county’s plow trucks have been within the past three hours.
Minor Weed Charges No Longer Prosecuted In Calhoun County
Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert announced on Monday that his office would no longer pursue cases for violations that will be legal once Proposal 1 becomes law; that includes possessing up to 2.5 ounces of weed on your person, 10 ounces in a secured place in your home, and 12 plants grown for…