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Battle Creek Central High School student in custody following shooting threat
BATTLE CREEK — A Battle Creek Central High School student is in custody following a shooting threat made against the school Wednesday night. Battle Creek police responded to reports of a threat made against Battle Creek Central High School around 7 p.m. Wednesday, police said in a news release. According to a tip received by the school’s principal, and others received through Silent Observer, the high school student allegedly threatened to bring a handgun and a rifle to BCCHS and shoot students. ...
How an oversized load could impact your morning commute in Battle Creek Thursday
BATTLE CREEK — An oversized Consumers Energy transformer will be moving through the northeast portion of the city Thursday morning and the city is encouraging drivers to avoid the route. The large vehicle moving the transformer will move very slowly — at speeds of 5 to 8 mph. The...
Battle Creek Man Charged with Open Murder After Fatal Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
A Battle Creek man is facing open murder and several other felony charges after an early morning shooting resulted in one death and left a woman critically injured. Thomas Knickerbocker, 43, was arraigned on Wednesday, with charges including open murder and assault with intent to murder, according to FOX 17.
Battle Creek marks National Crime Victims' Week with 'Voices Unsilenced'
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A special event was held Wednesday night at the Battle Creek Police Department in honor of National Crime Victims' Awareness Week, which runs from April 21 to April 27. Community members were invited to learn about the rights of crime victims and meet advocates from...
Vote: Who is the best high school pitcher in softball in Battle Creek area?
BATTLE CREEK - The B.O.B. is back! B.O.B. stands for the Best Of Battle Creek. Each week throughout the spring, we are going to ask, "Who is the Best Of Battle Creek?" as we look at each position in baseball and softball among the city and area high school teams. Nominations for each position come from the...
Hear tornado sirens? Evening severe weather prompts short warnings in Kent, Allegan & Barry counties
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich — While West Michigan was experiencing some thunderstorms Tuesday evening the National Weather Service briefly issued a tornado warning for Allegan and Barry counties. Those have since been canceled. Sirens also went off in Kent County. However, only a small portion of Southern Kent County was...
Battle Creek Fire Department investigates suspicious fire at abandoned gas station
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Fire Department is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at an abandoned gas station Sunday evening. Around 6:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to 3 Spring Street for a report of a structure fire. Once on scene, responders found heavy smoke and fire showing from the abandoned gas station, authorities said.
'The Big Cheese' draws thousands of mac and cheese lovers to Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK — It was a celebration of all things cheesy Saturday at Kellogg Arena. Nearly 20 food vendors set up shop inside the arena, serving up their best old-fashioned, loaded and extreme mac and cheese creations for patrons to enjoy as part of the second annual Big Cheese Mac and Cheese Festival. The event drew more than 3,000 attendees, according to Battle Creek Small Business Development Director John Hart.
Rollover collision slows traffic in Eastwood
A two-vehicle collision, resulting in one vehicle rolling over, occurred at the intersection of N.C. Highway 73 and Beulah Hill Church Road. The collision occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, causing Eastwood traffic to be delayed. Eastwood Fire Department arrived to find a Ford F150 on its side, occupied by...
State lawmakers urge DNR to decide against criminal charges in wolf incident
A group of Michigan state lawmakers is urging the Department of Natural Resources to use “common sense” as it explores whether to bring criminal charges against a hunter who unknowingly killed a gray wolf earlier this year in Calhoun County.
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