Dowling
CRIME & SAFETY
Body of man killed in Lansing Sunday was dismembered; three charged
LANSING — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a man whose dismembered body was found on Malcolm X Street on Sunday, hours after a fight involving "multiple suspects." Lansing police on Tuesday identified the man who was killed as Zacarri Marquise Taylor, 25, of Battle Creek. Taylor died...
Battle Creek man dies after possible assault leads to fatal crash
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 50-year-old Battle Creek man died after an assault led to a fatal car crash, Battle Creek police said Tuesday. Kalamazoo: teenager facing charges in Parchment armed robbery. Officers were called to East Michigan Avenue between Spencer Street and Stiles Street just after 11:30 p.m....
Man charged in fatal shooting of Battle Creek Central football standout pleads no contest
A Battle Creek man has pleaded no contest in the fatal shooting death of Battle Creek Central graduate and football standout Christopher Williams. Cameron Anthony James, 21, pleaded no contest in Calhoun County Circuit Court April 30 to a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the July 11, 2022 fatal shooting of Williams.
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office celebrates national police week with awards ceremony
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In observance of national police week, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office hosted an awards ceremony honoring deputies, corrections divisions personnel, and civilian staff Tuesday night in Battle Creek. Various awards such as life-saving achievements and letters of commendation were given out, according to Calhoun County...
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport conducts emergency preparedness exercise
PORTAGE, Mich. — The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Thursday morning. After closing briefly at the beginning of the drill, the airport simulated a 90-seat aircraft crash with 50 victims, some of which were volunteers. State: Detroit sees population growth for first time since...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.