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Firefighter injured battling flames in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One firefighter was treated and released from a Battle Creek hospital after being injured bat...
8h ago

Charges authorized for driver involved in crash that killed a Calhoun Community High School senior
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Charges have been authorized against a driver involved in a fatal reckless driving crash las...
Aug 13, 2025

Amanda Zimmerlin chosen as Battle Creek city manager
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek city commissioners have named Amanda Zimmerlin as their new city manager. She ha...
Aug 13, 2025

Battle Creek fire does over $1 million in damage
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Sunday morning just after 10 a.m. The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a roof fire...
Aug 11, 2025

Two arrested in connection with CSC Investigation in Calhoun County
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Arkansas man and Michigan woman are in custody on criminal sexual conduct and child ...
Aug 11, 2025

Two arrested in connection with criminal sexual conduct investigation
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two people are in the Calhoun County Jail on child abuse, kidnapping, and 1st degree cr...
Aug 11, 2025

Gas prices up a dime on average in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Drivers are paying ten cents more per gallon to fill up their gas tank than last week. Triple-A M...
Aug 11, 2025

Kalamazoo man dies in two vehicle crash, alcohol is believed to be a factor
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -A 24-year-old Kalamazoo man is dead after a two vehicle crash in early Saturday. The Kalamazoo De...
Aug 10, 2025

One person dies in Battle Creek house fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One person died in a Battle Creek house fire Saturday morning. The Battle Creek Fire Departm...
Aug 10, 2025

Cass County crash injuries Chicago woman
NEWBERG TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says a teen from Plainwell caused a two vehicle crash th...
Aug 10, 2025

Motorcyclist in serious condition after being struck by car in Allegan County
SALEM TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle tha...
Aug 09, 2025

Battle Creek police investigate early morning stabbing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a 32-year-old Battle Creek man is in stable condition after being stabbed multiple...
Aug 08, 2025

Two arrested after targeted operation against human trafficking and child exploitation in Calhoun County
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a week-long, targeted investigation into human traff...
Aug 08, 2025

AUDIO: Battle Creek to renovate, build new fire stations
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two Battle Creek fire stations will be renovated, another will be expanded, and three new one...
Aug 06, 2025

Gas prices down 10-cents statewide in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's ten cents a gallon cheaper on average in the state to fill the gas tank from last week. Trip...
Aug 04, 2025

Some Battle Creek sirens may be silent during today's test
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As part of ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness, the City of Battle Creek is not...
Aug 02, 2025

Armstrong Road closed until Monday in Battle Creek north of West Dickman Road
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Armstrong Road in Battle Creek is closed until Monday, August 4 north of West Dickman Road. C...
Jul 31, 2025

Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alert
COLDWATER, MI ( WKZO AM/FM) The entire state of Michigan is under an air quality alert for unhealthy conditions as Canadian w...
Jul 31, 2025

Battle Creek Police investigate shots into apartment
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) is investigating a shots fired incident that happen...
Jul 31, 2025

Police looking for woman believed to have been picked up on I-69
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB/WNWN) - Police are asking for the public's help with finding a woman missing from near the Branch/Ca...
Jul 29, 2025