You’re invited to a weekend Pow Wow
ATHENS TWP., MI — One of the area’s most colorful events takes place this weekend as the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi hosts its 2026 Annual Pow Wow. The event is open to the public with free admission at the Pine Creek Indian Reservation Pow Wow Grounds, northwest of Athens. Centered on “Honoring Our Elder
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office receives mobile camera trailer for public event safety
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office (VBCSO) is partnering with Flex Security for an Alpha Security Camera Trailer. The trailer will be used at festivals, community gatherings, and other large public events to enhance public safety, VBCSO said in a post. BODYCAM: Battle Creek...
BlueOval Battery Park preparing for operation, hiring staff
MARSHALL, Mich. — After the project began in 2023, the Ford BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall is nearing production. The park is in its pre-production trial stages as it works to hire more staff members. 500 employees have already been hired, and they're looking for hundreds more, according to BlueOval CEO Scott Davis.
A new mural at Davis Street Park will commemorate Telonn “Lonnie” Horton
Telonn Horton was 29 years old when he was shot at Davis Street Park in April. Earlier in June, work began on a mural at the park to commemorate Horton’s Life. His mother, Jerell Horton, said the park was his happy place. “That was his park. If I would...
Pine Creek Indian Reservation to host powwow honoring elders
FULTON, MI - The Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) community at the Pine Creek Indian Reservation, which is about 15 miles south of Battle Creek, will host its annual powwow this weekend. The event is Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, and all are welcome to a weekend of dancing, singing,...
Coldwater grad Mariam Mohamed wins Gold Key award
Coldwater High School graduate Mariam Mohamed is among 12 standout students named to Kellogg Community College’s 2026–27 Gold Key Scholarship class, the college announced this week. Mohamed joins a select group of Gold Key Scholars, earning KCC’s top scholarship honor. The scholarship is valued at $4,500 per year for
Trash dump complaint in Kalamazoo Township leads to police investigation
A Kalamazoo Township neighborhood is expected to see some relief as police look to clean up a trash pile that has been a recurring problem for years, according to residents.
Insight Health Systems expresses willingness to support long-term healthcare stability for the Sturgis community
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Insight Health Systems is aware of recent reports regarding the challenges facing Sturgis Hospital and the potential impact on healthcare access for residents throughout St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. As a healthcare organization committed to preserving and strengthening community-ba
West Michigan attorney reviews Battle Creek bodycam video, questions detainment of teen
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A West Michigan lawyer said a Battle Creek police body camera video showing officers detaining 16-year-old Jeremiah Spearman is “disturbing,” but said key questions remain about what happened before cameras began recording. Anastase Markou, with the law firm Markou Montague Levine Defense, tells..
Battle Creek Welcomes Michigan’s First Jack In The Box With A Taco Twist
Michigan's first Jack in the Box in Battle Creek is drawing crowds for its tacos and cheeseburgers, but long drivethrough waits have many opting to dine inside instead.

















