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Battle Creek rules 'positivity chalkboard' allowed to stay up

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After months of discussion, Battle Creek will allow a resident to display her chalkboard positivity sign along Capital Avenue. The zoning board of appeals approved a variance in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Jonna Siano first put up the sign during the pandemic, showing messages...

Battle Creek, MI · 2d
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Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Nov 21; Bobby Holley named grand marshal

The Harper Creek Optimist Club has been hard at work planning the upcoming annual Battle Creek Christmas Parade. The parade will be held in downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, Nov. 21. The parade will kick off at the corner of Champion Street and Washington Avenue at 5:45 p.m., with arrival...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d
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‘Now is the right time’

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). You could say history has always played a part in Lynn and Jed Robertson’s relationship. On the afternoon of the interview for this story, they were celebrating the 18th anniversary of the day they met at an underground film festival in Chicago: Nov. 4, 2008, the day Barack Obama was elected President.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d
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Softball welcomes six players to the Class of 2027 on National Signing Day

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Head Coach Marlee Wilson has announced the signing of six players to the Western Michigan softball program on Wednesday for National Signing Day. This group brings high-level playing experience and elite athleticism across all positions," says Head Coach Marlee Wilson. "They have the ability to make an immediate impact and continue building Bronco Softball. We are excited to welcome the 2027 class and cannot wait to have them on campus!"

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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MAC Football Standings, Tiebreaker: Records, Rules for WMU, Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio

The Mid-American Conference football standings are a thing of beauty. The MAC teams have all played six conference games. Four teams are tied for first place at 5-1 in conference play: Western Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo and Ohio. There’s still plenty of football to be played, but it’s creating quite the...

Toledo, OH · 1d

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U.S. DHHS cancels Medicare agreement with Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is canceling an agreement that allows Medicare services to be used at Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital. The Medicare Program will no longer pay for patient services after November 16, according to a letter from the Centers for Medicare...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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West Michigan Loses Its First Bojangles Restaurant

Bojangles is already gone from Michigan. Now, hundreds of Wendy's restaurants are caught up in the same company's bankruptcy battle.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Kalamazoo's Galilee Baptist Church awarded $123k state grant for after-school program

A Kalamazoo church has landed a six-figure state grant to expand after-school and youth programming. Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo has been awarded $123,800 through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement (MiLEAP), and Potential’s Out-of-School Time Learning Grants Program. Local: Unloaded shotgun, ammunition found inside Mattawan student's car,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Saxons downed by Bulldogs in district semifinals

Ionia is on to the regional finals tonight in Charlotte. The Bulldogs’ postseason journey started against the Saxons in the district semifinals at Lakewood Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Ionia varsity volleyball team ended the season for the Hastings girls with a 25-13, 25-12, 25-9 victory in the MHSAA Division...

Hastings, MI · 1d

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Paper Transport Runs RNG Trucks for Graphic Packaging

Paper Transport operates eight RNG-powered trucks equipped with Cummins X15N engines on dedicated routes between Chicago and Kalamazoo for Graphic Packaging International. After a year of operation, the partnership is providing information on how alternative fuels can support daily freight transportation while maintaining reliability. U.S. retail diesel prices averaged $6.13...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Morning Buzz: November 11, 2026

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Spectrum Technicians launch "Project Stars and Stripes" U.S. flag replacement. Spectrum Technicians are swapping out tattered American flags for free! The company launched "Project Stars and Stripes" this...

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

102.5/104.9 The Block - Southwest Michigan's #1 for R&B

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Kalamazoo's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo, MI · 7h

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Harper Creek's Camille Robinson signs to play volleyball at East Tennessee State

BATTLE CREEK - Harper Creek volleyball coach Terra King knew she had a future college athlete in her gym when Camille Robinson was in fifth grade. On Wednesday, King watched Robinson sign her National Letter of Intent to make that official. Robinson committed to play Division I volleyball at East Tennessee State during a signing ceremony at Harper Creek High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11. MORE: No. 4 St. Philip advances in volleyball regionals; Lakeview falls short "I am so excited for her. This has been a dream of hers. Camille started being a ball girl in our gym in fifth grade. I hardly remember Harper Creek volleyball without her being here," King said. "She has been looking forward to this and wanting this. This has been on her dream list since then and we had no doubt this day would come." Robinson, a senior outside hitter, is a difference maker for the Beavers. She finished her senior high school volleyball season as a four-time all-city and all-league selection. She ended her season with 584 kills, 319 digs, 61 aces and 44 blocks while hitting .272. She started the season as a Miss Volleyball Award candidate, given to the top

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

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Riding the ‘Silver Tsunami’: Women shedding corporate careers for entrepreneurship

This story originally appeared in Encore Magazine Nov. 1. It is republished here as part of the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. The SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. To learn more, visit swmichjournalism.com. When Katie Boertman, 50,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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B.C. Central football falls in district final

On Nov. 6, the Battle Creek High School football team saw its season come to an end following a 48-12 loss at Zeeland West in a Div. 3 district final. The loss left the Bearcats with a 6-5 season record. “Our kids played hard, but Zeeland West was just the...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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6 locations planned around Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo as Paris Baguette enters West Michigan

South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette is entering West Michigan, with plans to open six locations — four in the Grand Rapids metro area and two around Kalamazoo — in the next few years.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Recreate Tiger Woods’ 2008 U.S. Open putt, 1.2 trillion others at new Kalamazoo golf center

The facility has a hydraulic putting green that bends and tilts to create 1.2 trillion different putting combinations.

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Josh Turner returning to FireKeepers for Battle Creek show

Country music singer Josh Turner will return to FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek for a March 5, 2027, concert featuring hits from his two-decade career and music from his latest album. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the FireKeepers Event Center, 11177 E. Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek, with doors opening at 7 p.m., according to a community announcement. Tickets go on sale Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. and start at $49 plus applicable fees. Tickets will be available at FireKeepersCasino.com and at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office in the hotel lobby. Turner is known for his baritone voice and songs including "Your Man," "Why Don't We Just Dance" and "Long Black Train." He has earned five No. 1 singles and more than 6 billion global career streams, according to the announcement. His 2003 debut album, "Long Black Train," received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, while the title track has been certified 2x Platinum. More: Harper Creek lands $17,563 for student cultural event Josh Turner touring behind latest album Turner's latest album, "This Country Music Thing," was released through MCA Records and debuted in the Top 10 of the Country Albums chart. The album

Battle Creek, MI · 19h

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Mastodons struggle on both ends in 81-59 loss to Western Michigan

The Mastodons only hit four three-pointers in Thursday's home loss to Western Michigan.

Fort Wayne, IN · 15h