Battle Creek News

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Battle Creek police have reported the following cases: * A woman, 58, was arrested after her husband, 52, said he was assaulted in the first block of North Wabash Avenue about 8:54 p.m. Thursday.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - A Michigan man who saves lives has been given the ride of his life.

Not since the Victory Gardens of the 1940's has the United States seen such an interest in home gardening.

As balloons dot the sky over Battle Creek this weekend, engines will be roaring through Marshall in the 8th Annual Cruise to the Fountain Car Show.

Independent Bank offices in Battle Creek will be collecting items such as books, magazines and other non-perishable items for local soldiers stationed overseas.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Despite a quick start and a late rally, the Green Bay Bullfrogs couldn't make up for the middle innings Monday in a 7-5 Northwoods League loss to the Battle Creek Bombers.

EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A young man has been gunned down on a secluded street in Calhoun County.

TWO SUSPECTS: Battle Creek police are looking for two teenagers who were found inside a home by the resident.

Firefighters and public safety officers will hold a Bucket Brigade fundraiser today to raise money for Calhoun County Fire Prevention Week.

Caitlyn is one 1 of 10 semi-finalists performing for the title of Tenn Idol 2009.

A fascinating paradox of good writing is that the more specifically a writer describes his or her subject, the more memorable, the more universal that writer's meaning becomes.When John Keats describes a Grecian Urn, he never says it's 'pretty,' or 'very old.' He brings alive the details on the urn: the image of a 'bold lover,' who will always be ...

The Battle Creek Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at about 10:50 p.m. Friday.

The Calhoun County Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with the American Legion Post 298 riders, extends a heartfelt thanks to all of the sponsors, supporters, and volunteers of our Second Annual Ride for the Red event, which was held on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

A 51-year-old Battle Creek man is scheduled to appear in Calhoun County District Court today to be arraigned on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder after Emmett Township police alleged he stabbed another man in the neck and back.

Twenty-three officers from the Battle Creek Police Department, the Michigan State Police and Emmett Township swarmed Willard Beach Wednesday to quell a fight involving 100 to 150 people.

Some Battle Creek city employees are getting free identity protection help after Mayor Mark Behnke posted a document with personnel information to a public Web site.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Calhoun County investigators are reopening the case of a 66-year-old widow who was beaten to death in 1995.

Battle Creek police have arrested a man they believe is among those responsible for nearly 100 burglaries and the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property.

Battle Creek police are still looking for a man who attempted the rob the pharmacy at Walgreens, 800 Capital Avenue N.E. Employees said the man came to the pharmacy counter about 4:13 p.m. Monday and told the pharmacist he had a weapon and wanted oxycodone.

With a U.S. Cabinet member in their midst, more than 100 kids spent Monday afternoon learning about smart energy use.