West Nile virus found in Kalamazoo County bird
The West Nile virus was found in a dead red-tailed hawk in Kalamazoo County, prompting health officials to advise people be cautious around mosquitos.
Kellogg to eliminate artificial colors in all cereal manufacturing by the end of 2026
The company's full portfolio – including Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks – will be made with only natural colors, a year ahead of the initial schedule.
City of Battle Creek files first vehicle forfeiture lawsuit against reckless driver
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – City of Battle Creek officials have filed their first civil forfeiture lawsuit under the city’s updated public nuisance ordinance, they say proving that doing burnouts next to gas pumps is a fast way to lose a brand-new car. According to a new...
Battle Creek oversight board completes review of teen’s second detainment
The Battle Creek Community Oversight Board said the officers involved in the second detainment of a teen this summer in Washington Heights underwent counseling and will not be moved from the neighborhood.
Skilled-trades training available for eligible Battle Creek residents
Kellogg Community College is accepting applications for free forklift and electrical training programs designed for Battle Creek residents seeking careers in manufacturing and skilled trades. The programs, scheduled to begin Oct. 12 at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center, 405 Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek, a
Milwood Neighborhood Association relaunches with eye on 10-year plan
One of Kalamazoo's largest communities has a neighborhood association again after two years of inactivity.
Fox Motors acquires Maple Hill Auto Group in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI — Grand Rapids-based Fox Motors announced this week that it has completed the acquisition of Maple Hill Auto Group, marking the organization’s entry into the Kalamazoo market and continued growth across Michigan. Maple Hill Auto Group, at 5622 W. Main St., represents Audi, Genesis, Hyundai, Subaru,...
Driver dies after highway crash in Portage
PORTAGE, MI — A man died after a crash on U.S. 131, police said. At 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, the Portage Department of Public Safety was called to southbound U.S. 131, just north of the I-94 interchange, for a report of a single-vehicle crash. Officers found a pickup...
Ghost Pipe Spotted In Southwest Michigan Forests, And Foragers Are Paying Attention
In the shaded forests of southwest Michigan, a ghostly white plant called Ghost Pipe is quietly gaining fans. It has no chlorophyll, survives by stealing nutrients from tree roots, and people are turning it into tinctures for pain relief.
Vote for top BC Central female athlete of all-time in Battle Creek’s 250
It's the number of the summer — 250. With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, that impressive number has been linked to nearly everything this summer. And, at the Battle Creek Enquirer and USA Today, we are no different. The Battle Creek Enquirer combined with other USA Today Network newspapers recently t
