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It was announced by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on Thursday that U.S. Army Pfc. Lowell D. Smith from Battle Creek, who was killed during World War II, was accounted for.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – Firefighters rescued a woman who was found unconscious in her burning home. Firefighters responded around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, to 109 Pleasant Avenue for a report of a house fire with a resident trapped inside. Smoke was coming from the front of the house when firefighters entered and found the unresponsive victim on the kitchen floor. The fire cause caused $53,000 in damage to the one-story structure and contents, with most of the damage confined to the kitchen and living room. The cause is under investigation, Battle Creek firefighters said.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – An unconscious woman was rescued from a house fire Sunday evening. Heavy flames were coming out of the first-floor living room of a house around 5:40 p.m., July 25, when the Battle Creek Fire Department arrived on scene in the 100 block of Bryant Street, near Convis Street, the department said. The homeowner was trapped on the second floor. A ladder was used to reach the second floor, where the woman was found unresponsive, the department said. She was rescued out the window and then resuscitated before she was taken to local hospital, the department said.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Battle Creek police have arrested a man for the shooting death of a Battle Creek teen earlier this month. Police on Thursday, July 21 said they arrested a 19-year-old man Battle Creek man for the July 11 shooting death of 17-year-old Christopher Mark Williams. Calhoun County prosecutors have authorized charges of open murder as well as a weapons charge against the man. Williams was shot and killed around 11:55 p.m., July 11, near Arbor Pointe Townhomes, Battle Creek police said. Related: Battle Creek teen killed in shootingWilliams graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in June, police said.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A dog died in an early morning apartment fire Thursday. The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a fire around 1 a.m. on July 21, at an apartment near the intersection of Capital Avenue SW and Golden Avenue, the department said in a news release. People were at home at the time of the fire, and one person needed to be treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. A dog died in the fire, the department said. More from MLive:Police release name of Southwest Michigan road worker killed in crashMan, 47, accused of shooting at passing cars arraigned in Kalamazoo County2 killed in U.S. 131 crash in Southwest Michigan, highway closed

BATTLE CREEK, MI — The Binder Park Zoo has welcomed a fresh face to its family of colobus monkeys. A currently unnamed infant colobus monkey was recently born to breeding pair Usi and Nairobi, according to a press release from the Binder Park Zoo. The complete troop of colobus monkeys consists of six monkeys, including the newborn. Unlike older colobus monkeys, the infant still has white fur and a pink face. Zookeeper staff have begun introducing the colobus troop to the Monkey Valley exhibit in the Wild Africa section of the zoo, and practicing patience and observation.

CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging police used excessive force when a 22-year-old was shot and killed after police say he drove his vehicle toward an officer. Judge Hala Jarbou dismissed the lawsuit July 13, saying that the lawsuit failed to implicate the officers of any constitutional violations. The officers involved – Battle Creek Police Officers Ryan O’Connell, Patrick Herson and Steven Herbstreith, along with Calhoun County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Hatch – all were cleared of wrongdoing by the Calhoun County prosecutor. Police said Blowers’ vehicle at some point left the road and went into a series of trees along Logistics Drive. Two Battle Creek officers and a Calhoun County sheriff’s deputy then began firing their weapons as the vehicle sped away.

LANSING, MI -- A winning Lucky for Life ticket worth $25,000 a year for the rest of the winner’s life was sold in Battle Creek this weekend. The winning ticket was purchased at the Marathon gas station, located at 1411 East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek. The winning ticket matched all five white numbers drawn -- 02-04-18-22-41 -- for the drawing held on Sunday, July 17. The winner now has the option to receive the prize as a $25,000 payment every year for the rest of their life or 20 years, whichever is greater or they can receive a one-time lump-sum payment of approximately $390,000.

A Battle Creek boy kidnapped by his mother 10 years ago is still missing.

A winning Lucky For Life ticket was sold at a Battle Creek gas station and the winner has a year to claim their prize.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – Police released the name of a teenager who was killed in a shooting. Christopher Mark Williams, 17, of Battle Creek was shot and killed around 11:55 p.m., July 11, near Arbor Pointe Townhomes, Battle Creek police said. Related: Battle Creek teen killed in shootingWilliams graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in June, police said. Multiple shots were fired in the area of Arbor Pointe, off Jackson Street West near North 20th Street, police said callers told Calhoun County Dispatch. Police asked anyone with information to contact investigators at 269-966-3322 or 269-781-0911 or anonymously through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A 17-year-old was fatally shot late Monday, July 11, near Arbor Pointe Townhomes, police said. The victim’s name has not been released. The shooting was reported around 11:55 p.m.Callers told Calhoun County dispatchers that multiple shots were fired in the area of Arbor Pointe, off Jackson Street West near North 20th Street, Battle Creek police said. Police asked anyone with information to contact investigators at 269-966-3322 or 269-781-0911 or anonymously through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888. Read more:Woman, 32, killed while 3 children in home, Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies sayKalamazoo ballpark to host inaugural Brunch Bash; appetites encouragedAlligator hunt continues in Kalamazoo River near Michigan college

The father of the jet engine-powered semitruck driver who died during a performance at a southwestern Michigan air show said Tuesday that the truck burst into flames after a blown tire ruptured the fuel tank.

BATTLE CREEK, MI - Battle Creek Police arrested one suspect in a shooting Sunday morning. Battle Creek Police Department officers and Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies responded and found a street party of about 100 people, police said. Shortly after, police said a 37-year-old man arrived at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with a gunshot wound. Anyone with information should call Battle Creek Police at 269-781-0911 or anonymously via Silent Observer at 269-964-3888. More on MLive:2 seriously injured in head-on crash near Grand Rapids‘Mechanical failure’ caused fatal jet truck accident at Battle Creek air show, driver’s father saysDeath of 4-year-old boy in West Michigan under investigation

The accident reportedly involved a jet-fueled truck exploding Saturday at the Field of Flight air show and balloon festival in Battle Creek, Michigan.

The driver of a jet-powered semitruck died when the vehicle crashed in a fiery accident in Michigan on Saturday, police said.

BATTLE CREEK, MI - Officials identified Chris Darnell, 40, as the victim of a fiery accident at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. Around 1:10 p.m., Darnell was driving a Shockwave Jet Truck 300 mph down a runway at the Battle Creek Executive Airport for a performance Saturday, July 2 when the fatal accident occurred, Battle Creek Police said. The Battle Creek Fire Department, Battle Creek Police Department and Federal Aviation Administration investigated the crash Saturday. Related: 1 person dies in accident at Battle Creek air show, police sayCondolences poured in on social media following Darnell’s death. The remaining festival air show performances were canceled Saturday but scheduled air show events will resume Sunday, officials say.

One person has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semitruck performance at a southwestern Michigan air show.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – One person died Saturday, July 2 at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. The fatal accident occurred around 1:10 p.m. during a pyrotechnic part of the show, Battle Creek Police said in a news release. The Battle Creek Field of Flight festival, a five-day event that runs through July 4, hosts one of the largest firework displays in the state at the Battle Creek Executive Airport. Battle Creek Police provided no additional details about the death. The Battle Creek Fire Department, Battle Creek Police Department and Federal Aviation Administration were at the scene Saturday investigating.

Videos show an explosion on the track before the truck veers off and crashes.

BATTLE CREEK, MI — The skies will be alive in Battle Creek June 30 through July 4 as the annual Battle Creek Field of Flight takes place at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, 15551 S. Airport Road. A primary aspect of the 2022 Field of Flight is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. The event, organized by nonprofit Battle Creek Hot-Air Balloon Championships Inc., is one of the longest running air shows in Michigan, according to the press release. “To be able to have one of the largest and best air events in the country ... to have that right here in Battle Creek is simply amazing,” said Bretten Bailey, Battle Creek Field of Flight media director. “People love seeing the balloons fill the skies and the best come here to compete to prep for the big competitions,” Bailey said.

SPRINGFIELD, MI -- A stolen pickup crashed into a Battle Creek area hair salon early Friday, June 24, causing a large gas leak. Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies said the truck crashed into Nature’s Design Hair Salon, 257 N. 20th Street in Springfield, about 9:15 a.m. Friday. Firefighters arrived to find the truck had sheared off a natural gas line, causing a large leak. Authorities closed North 20th Street while Semco Energy workers turned off the gas and repaired the line. Police determined the pickup was stolen out of Battle Creek.

On Tuesday, the Kellogg Company announced that the headquarters will transition to a duel campus being shared in Battle Creek and Chicago. The cereal company also announced its plans on separating into three independent companies to focus on particular strategic priorities.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – For 116 years, Kellogg Company has been headquartered in Battle Creek. Corporate headquarters for the snack division will be based in Chicago while the other two companies will remain in Battle Creek. Related: Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies in Battle Creek as Kellogg strike continuesThe split follows other corporate break-ups like General Electric, IBM and Johnson & Johnson. Auto manufacturer Denso Manufacturing Michigan is the city’s biggest employer with 2,500 jobs, according to economic development group Battle Creek Unlimited. Firekeepers Casino and hospitals like the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Bronson Battle Creek are also economic drivers.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – A man died after a single-car crash early Sunday morning. Zachary Wisniewski, 22, of Battle Creek, died after his vehicle left the road and hit a tree around 2:16 a.m., June 19, on East C Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd streets, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said. There was significant damage to the vehicle, of which Wisniewski was the only occupant, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 269-383-8748. More from MLive:Two bridges closed indefinitely in Kalamazoo CountyFledging falcons named after Black Kalamazoo pioneersCity leaders to consider approving plan for a more sustainable, resilient Kalamazoo

A Battle Creek man disappeared 17 years ago after running into a wooded area near the Fort Custer Training Center in Kalamazoo County.

Police believe Ashley Marie Parlier was killed 17 years ago and left in a remote area of Newtown Township. Her body has never been found.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – Police were justified in shooting a woman who was also fired a shot, the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office ruled. Chad Fickle, fired a total of seven rounds toward the woman, Prosecutor David Gilbert said in his ruling. The woman then fired a gun at the caseworker as one kid opened the rear door. The woman then pointed the gun toward officers, the summary said. As shots were being fired, the woman was backing out of the parking lot.

Food banks and pantries in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing will get help stocking their shelves through a fundraiser being hosted by United Way of South Central Michigan. The second-annual Summer Stock Up from June 13-24 aims to raise funds to help stock the shelves between June and August when demand typically grows at food banks and pantries when children are home on the summer break from school, officials said. The United Way of South Central Michigan is joined in the virtual fundraising effort by the Michigan Association of United Ways and the Kellogg Company. alongside United Way in a partnership that is focused on our aligned values and creating a positive impact in our communities.”Last year’s Summer Stock Up effort raised more than $63,000 and collected more than 46,000 pounds of food, helping 220 food pantries across the state. United Way of South Central Michigan is comprised of three legacy organizations – United Way of Jackson County, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and Capital Area United Way.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Police have released body cam video showing two Battle Creek officers struggle with a man before the man manages to pull the trigger on an officer’s holstered gun. Battle Creek police released the body cam video Wednesday, June 1 as they announced charges against the man in the struggle. The video can be seen here, on the City of Battle Creek Youtube page. Police tried to take Armstrong into protective custody May 26 because police said he was dancing in traffic, attempting to get hit by vehicles. He struggled with police and managed to get his hand on the holstered weapon of Officer Joshua Millikin, police said.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Binder Park Zoo has announced a “high-flying” attraction coming to the zoo this summer. SkyLark Ridge is a custom project engineered for safety and designed for fun by RCI Adventure Products, of Allegan. The cost to build SkyLark Ridge is $2 million, of which the zoo has raised $1.8 million to date in donations. Initially, the experience will be available to zoo guests, but once complete, the zoo will modify a new, separate entrance for guests to enter SkyLark Ridge as an exclusive experience. Read more:Binder Park Zoo upgrades to digital tickets and membershipsTire collection program expanded to serve all Kalamazoo County residentsBoating forecast for Memorial Day weekend broken down across all of Michigan

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A Battle Creek police officer had a minor leg wound after a man was able to pull the trigger of his service weapon during a struggle, causing the gun to fire in the holster. Battle Creek police said they responded about 4 p.m. Thursday, May 26 to Wabash Avenue at Capital Avenue NE for a man dancing in traffic. They decided to take the man, a 49-year-old Battle Creek man, into protective custody and to a hospital for evaluation. It was then that a struggle ensued and, according to police, the man tried to take an officer’s gun. Police were able to take the man into custody and he was taken to the Calhoun County Jail.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Advance admission tickets to Binder Park Zoo are now available for purchase online following a system upgrade. Guests can purchase tickets and parking at www.binderparkzoo.org, the zoo near Battle Creek announced in a news release on May 25. Binder Park Zoo also introduced a new e-membership program this season to streamline the membership experience. Once processed, proof of membership and coupons become easy to access during visits to Binder Park Zoo. Binder Park Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, and every day through October 30.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A Battle Creek Police lieutenant involved in an off-duty crash just before 4 a.m. May 22 has been placed on administrative leave. Battle Creek police said Lt. Jim Martens was driving on M-66 about 3:55 a.m. Sunday, May 22 when his vehicle crashed near M Drive South. Police said Martens was alone in the vehicle. Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker said an internal investigation is under way. More from MLiveMab stabbed multiple times near Holland, critically injuredGrand Rapids meeting adjourned after protesters shout down anti-abortion activist,Grand Rapids police oversight office slated to double in staff size

If you are looking for a way to remind your family what the holiday is really about, we gathered a list of veteran memorials you can visit throughout the state of Michigan.

The old saying that it only takes one ticket to win proved true for a Battle Creek man who won a $3.39 million Lotto 47 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

LANSING, MI -- A Battle Creek man thought his wife was playing a joke on him when she told him they’d won a $3.39 million jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 game. “I play Lotto 47 regularly and always buy one ticket for the drawing,” said the 45-year-old winner who chose to remain anonymous. He bought the winning ticket at the Meijer gas station, located at 1174 Centerville Road in Sturgis. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. The author of “Learn How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning The Lottery” has won more than $1 million in Florida by winning top jackpot prizes in smaller games.

MIDLAND, MI — A head-on crash in Midland has resulted in the death of a Battle Creek woman. The collision occurred about 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 15 on Airport Road between Sturgeon Avenue and Perrine Road. Responders pronounced Snider, of Battle Creek, deceased at the scene. “Our hearts and condolences go out to the families involved in this tragic incident,” police said in a press release. Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call the Midland Police Department at 989-839-4713.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – An overnight house fire caused extensive damage to the upper floor and attic of a two-story house on Spring Street. Battle Creek firefighters estimated damage at $126,000 to the structure and another $28,000 to contents. The first crews on scene reported heavy fire on upper level on the back of the house. Firefighters searched for potential victims and attacked the fire from the inside of the house. The house sustained “major smoke and water damage,” the Fire Department said in a statement.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A sinkhole investigation will close two intersections in Battle Creek until further notice, the city reports. The closures will begin Tuesday, May 17, the city said in a news release. The city said it will close the intersection of Knapp Drive at Capital Avenue, along with the intersection of Minges Road at Watkins Road, to study the sinkhole. There will also be a lane shift of the outside southbound lane on Capital Avenue, about 50 feet before the intersection at Knapp Drive, the city said. A sinkhole investigation in Battle Creek will lead to the closure of intersections shown on the map.

President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan. A New York judge said Wednesday that he would lift a contempt of court finding by next week against former President Donald Trump if Trump's legal team provides more information about a search for documents sought by the state Attorney General and pays a $110,000 fine. If those conditions are not met by May 20, Judge Arthur Engoron said he would reinstate a $10,000 per-day fine against Trump for being in contempt for having failed to comply with a subpoena issued by Attorney General Letitia James. Trump and his lawyers have said they cannot locate documents sought by James as part of her civil investigation of the Trump Organization and its valuation of several real estate assets. Engoron previously has said he was not satisfied with the explanations that Trump and the lawyers have given detailing their search for those documents.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A man has been sentenced to prison after he led investigators to the remains of a missing woman. Derek Horton, 27, of Battle Creek was sentenced May 9 to 15 to 30 years in prison for one count of second-degree murder in Calhoun County Circuit Court. Griffin, of Battle Creek, was last seen June 2020 and Horton was charged before her body was found. He entered the plea of no contest March 2, with the agreement that he would take police to Griffin’s remains. Police said a medical examiner was able to use Griffin’s medical records and evidence of old injuries and medical procedures to make the identification.

CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A 34-year-old Battle Creek woman was killed in a head-on collision Tuesday morning, police said, while attempting to pass another vehicle. Police responded to a 6:10 a.m. report of a two-vehicle crash near Michigan Avenue and 15 Mile Road in Marshall Township. Police said a passenger vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old Battle Creek woman, was headed westbound on Michigan and tried to overtake/pass a vehicle that was also traveling westbound. The woman was not able to complete the pass and hit a full-size pickup truck that was headed eastbound. Police said the driver of the truck, a 62-year-old Battle Creek man, was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

CALHOUN COUNTY, MI — Police said an 18-year-old man died after crashing his vehicle in the Urbandale area near Battle Creek. The man was identified as Ryan Millirans of Athens, Michigan, according to the Battle Creek Police Department. An 18-year-old passenger is in critical condition at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo as a result of the crash Monday, May 9. Police responded to a 9:04 p.m. report of a crash in the 20000 block of Collier Avenue. Police said it appeared Millirans’ car hit a boulder, likely rolled once, and hit a small tree before stopping.

EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI – A person was sprayed with a chemical substance in an attempted robbery of cash Friday morning near Battle Creek. Emmett Township police say the attempted robbery happened around 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, near the intersection of Main Street and Bonita Avenue. Around that time, a man approached a person, sprayed them with a chemical and then attempted to steal their money, Emmett Township police said. Emmett Township police did not detail what the chemical was nor whether the victim suffered any injury in the attempted robbery. Residents can reach the Emmett Township Department of Public Safety at 269-968-9303.

Three Gym Jester athletes competed in the first USA Gymnastics Men’s Eastern National Championships in Battle Creek, with all bringing home Top 5 finishes. The national championship was a first for USA Gymnastics in Level 7-9, with those levels competing in the Junior Olympic National Championships in the past. Armaan Mahajan, a junior at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, claimed four awards in the Junior D age division. Mahajan, 17, took third on the high bar, fifth on vault, six in all-around and seventh on floor exercise. In the Youth C age division, Calvin Gray finished fifth in vault.

KALAMAZOO, MI — High school and college ball are angling towards the postseason, the major league season is in full swing and the Kalamazoo Growlers’ 2022 campaign is right around the corner. For every five five non-perishable food items brought into a Kalamazoo or Battle Creek Comerica Bank location, fans will receive one free ticket to a Growlers game of their choice, up to a max of four tickets. CJ Turner, director of corporate partnerships for the Growlers, told the Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive that the club hopes to make a big impact on the community with the promotion. An increase of need, coupled with a decrease in supply at food banks across the country, prompted the Growlers and Comerica to act, Turner said. In February 2019, the team hosted a weekend food drive and thousands of fans donated canned goods and other non-perishable items.

The Biden Administration has announced that Native tribes across the United States will receive grants to extend internet access.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – Three schools went into lockdown Monday morning after shots were fired in the area. The lockdowns have all since lifted.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A shooting left a 38-year-old Battle Creek man injured Friday evening, police said. At about 4:31 p.m. April 29, officers from the Battle Creek Police Department responded to a report that someone was shot in the first block of West Goguac Street. Officers arrived on scene to find a 38-year-man with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen, police said. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived, police said. After an initial investigation, police believe the victim and suspect knew each other, and the shooting was the result of a dispute between the two.

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Members of the public will soon be able to enjoy new art installations, a Zoorassic Park dinosaur exhibit and the return of overnight zoo-ventures as the Binder Park Zoo prepares for its 45th season. We like to think that the animals feel that too.”A “must-see” attraction at the zoo this season, according to zoo officials, are the dinosaurs of Zoorassic Park. In addition to the animals, zoo-goers will have the opportunity to admire several new art installations on zoo grounds this season. The Binder Park Zoo opens for the season at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 1 and will be open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. throughout the season, as well as 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday. To plan your zoo visit, become a member or register for zoo programs online, visit www.binderparkzoo.org.

Kelsey Schmid tamassed 11 hits in three games as Dundee finished 2-1 in the Gull Lake Invitational, beating South Haven 15-5 and Mendon 10-3 and losing 7-6 to Parchment.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A man is charged with murder in a December death. Mohamed Saleh, 41, of Battle Creek, was arraigned April 19 on one felony count of open murder in Calhoun County District Court. Williams was found Dec. 3 with severe head trauma and died Dec. 14 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek police said. Officers responded to an abandoned home in the 200 block of Michigan Avenue, where they found Williams with severe head trauma, police said. Danielle Guilds honored for going above and beyond10 people file to run for 3 Kalamazoo County judicial seats

A Michigan lawmaker who pleaded guilty to a charge of inappropriately touching a nurse practitioner will not seek reelection.

A holy moly moment just happened on “American Song Contest.” Michigan’s Ada LeAnn, the youngest singer in the competition, just advanced into the semifinals after the jury shot her all the way up to number one after her performance. The 16-year old Battle Creek native is a junior in high school and is the only minor on the show. She doesn’t have to wait until next Monday to find out if she’s headed to the semifinals. “American Song Contest” is the U.S. version of the famous “Eurovision Song Contest.” Each singer will perform live, original music, competing to win the country’s vote for the best hit song. MORE FROM MLIVE:After failed America’s vote, ‘American Idol’ judges decide Michigan nurse’s Top 14 fateSmall-town Michigan bowling alley, frozen in 1950s, hits market‘Scream’ reunion set for Michigan’s largest comic con with Skeet, Matthew, Jamie

BATTLE CREEK, MI – Workers at a marijuana provisioning center have formed a union. Workers at Heritage Provisioning, 3769 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek voted to form a union, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 said in a news release. It is the first group to authorize a union at a retail cannabis facility in the western portion of Michigan, UFCW said. The grand opening for the Battle Creek shop is scheduled for Thursday, April 20. All employees at the provisioning center in Battle Creek joined, the release said.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- A Battle Creek man was hospitalized with severe injuries after being hit when crossing a Jackson street, police said. At about 3:58 a.m. Thursday, April 14, officers from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety responded to the car-pedestrian crash near the Speedway gas station at 3346 East Michigan Ave. The 24-year-old man was crossing the roadway in front of the gas station when he was struck by an eastbound 2010 Ford Escape, driven by a 58-year-old Jackson woman, police said. The man was taken to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, where he remains hospitalized with serious injuries, Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety Director Mike Jester said. More from the Jackson Citizen Patriot:New Jackson County judge promises to preside with dignity, respectJackson roundup: Five-run fourth lifts Springport baseball over BronsonHot Air Jubilee will focus on balloons again this year, but other activities are set to returnNew Jackson County judge promises to preside with dignity, respectThe Blue Julep is moving to a bigger space, but you won’t have to look far to find it

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Kellogg’s has made it even easier for families to enjoy Eggo waffles. The Battle Creek-based company introduced Grab & Go Liege-Style Waffles on Tuesday. The new offerings come in both Strawberry and Buttery Maple flavors and are the first-ever Eggo waffles that doesn’t require a toaster. Crafted with busy parents in mind, the waffles are inspired by a classic Belgian street food staple. “That’s why we created the new Eggo Grab & Go Liege-Style Waffles with busy parents in mind.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A Battle Creek police officer acted lawfully when he fired his weapon at a man, at about the same moment the man committed suicide with a gun. Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert released an opinion Wednesday, April 6 that cleared Officer Tylon Dilling in the Sept. 1, 2021 shooting. Related: Battle Creek police say man shot himself in head as officer also firedThe officer told Brown to stand up. Brown began lifting the gun and Dilling told him to stop. The officer fired his gun at Brown only a moment after Brown shot himself in the head.

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A man died after he was brutally attacked. Ryan Brouse, 33, was found inside a house on Spring Street in Battle Creek after police were called at 6:17 p.m., April 5, Battle Creek Police said in a news release. He was taken to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital where he died from his injuries Wednesday, April 6. More from MLive:Man to stand trial in Kalamazoo double homicide after plea agreement vacatedKalamazoo County man convicted of weapons charge after teen shot 9 timesHot dogs on parade? The Kalamazoo Hot Dog walk returns in May

CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A man was shot Sunday night outside of Battle Creek. A 25-year-old Springfield man was shot around 10 p.m. April 3 on North 25th Street near Avenue A in the city of Springfield, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said. As they were going to the scene, another call came in for a crash at the intersection of North 20th Street and Avenue A. The intersection of North 20th Street and Avenue A will be closed for part of Monday, April 4, as police investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 269-781-0880 or anonymously call Silent Observer at 269-781-0912.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Graphic Packaging International has set a date for the machinery at its Battle Creek recycled paperboard mill to be shut down as it prepares to decommission the plant, the company told MLive. Friday, May 27 is the last day Graphic Packaging International anticipates the mill machinery will be running, the GPI said on March 30. Paper has been produced at the site for over 100 years, Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke said previously. Battle Creek employees are eligible to apply for other positions at Graphic Packaging, the company said. Graphic Packaging is now putting its focus on the expanded mill in Kalamazoo.

A 7-year-old boy has died after reportedly being run over by a bulldozer in West Michigan.

Masks are mandatory in a southwestern Michigan school district, starting Monday, after officials set the policy in an unusual way: They took a vote of the people.

A strike at Kellogg that has gone on since early October has ended after workers voted to ratify a new labor contract at the company’s four U.S. cereal plants.

A year ago today in December 2020, a huge logistics operation began to ship millions of vaccines to hospitals across the country, and it all centered here in Michigan.

Matt Hunt of Battle Creek realized his dream at age 9 on a trip to Grand Marais, Michigan with his father.

An explosion possibly leaked to natural gas destroyed a house in southern Michigan, injuring eight people.

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The nonprofit said all of the children will be tested for coronavirus twice -- once before traveling to Michigan and again upon arriving at Starr Commonwealth’s campus.

The Michigan appeals court says a Battle Creek woman convicted of her daughter’s death nearly 20 years ago has presented enough new evidence to get a second trial.

A Wayne County woman’s dream of winning $1 million came true after winning a $1.2 million jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 game. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, won the big prize when she matched all six Lotto 47 numbers drawn Jan. 9: 13-14-16-29-31-35. She bought the winning ticket at the Citgo gas station, located at 15551 11 Mile Road in Battle Creek. “I was heading to the casino to celebrate my birthday and stopped to purchase a Lotto 47 ticket,” said the player. Each Lotto 47 play is only $1.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – A Michigan woman who was 114 years old has died. Ellen Goodwill was considered to be Michigan's oldest resident, the Battle Creek Enquirer reported, citing the Gerontology Research Group, which keeps track of supercentenarians who reach 110. Goodwill, who lived at Advantage Living Center in Battle Creek, died Tuesday, according to a friend, Sharon Miller. She settled in Battle Creek where her husband, Augustus “Gus” Goodwill, was being treated for injuries from World War II. Goodwill’s husband died in 1972.

DETROIT – The state of Michigan has ordered the emergency suspension of liquor licenses for three businesses accused of violating COVID-19 gathering and mask rules. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission cited multiple violations of the current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services emergency order. Since September, the MLCC has suspended the liquor licenses of 34 businesses throughout the state. The cafe’s Class C liquor license and permits for Sunday sales, additional bar, dance entertainment and extended hours was suspended, state officials said. The hearing will determine whether the suspension should continue or be replaced by other fines and penalties, officials said.

All rights reserved)DETROIT – The eyes of the nation are on Portage, a city on Michigan’s west side in Kalamazoo County, just west of Battle Creek. The monumental effort to create a COVID-19 vaccine came together Sunday as the first batches were shipped nationwide. It is the biggest vaccination effort in American history. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Getting colder under cloudy skies, Sunday eveningWe keep a fair amount of clouds around Sunday evening as it gets colder. Overnight lows will be in the low 20s and wind chills in the teens anytime wind speed reaches 5 mph or greater.

PORTAGE, Mich. – The eyes of the nation are on Portage, a city on Michigan’s west side in Kalamazoo County, just west of Battle Creek. The monumental effort to create a COVID-19 vaccine came together Sunday as the first batches were shipped nationwide. It is the biggest vaccination effort in American history. From Portage, the doses of the vaccine will be kept in temperature safe packages and transported with GPS trackers and U.S. RELATED: What it takes to safely transport Pfizer’s COVID vaccine to hospitalsThe vaccine will be shipped to those on the front lines of the health care industry and nursing home patients.

RELATED: FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine; Michigan will distribute in 4 phasesOnce those shipments are packed and ready to leave Pfizer, it’s a painstaking process to make sure they arrive safely to hospitals. Boxes are loaded with the vaccine, dry ice and GPS trackers because time and temperature are critical. The Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored at 100 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. To maintain a sustainable temperature during transport, crews are using tons of dry ice -- carbon dioxide that has been cooled to at least 110 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, becoming solid. When dry ice melts, it emits carbon dioxide, so the FAA is requiring crews to wear carbon dioxide detectors inside the pressurized and sealed airplanes transporting the virus.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – A landlord has confessed to killing a Battle Creek couple who has been missing for more than a week. Police said Chad Reed turned himself in Thursday afternoon. WOOD-TV reported that Joseph Soule, 34, and Jaclyn Lepird, 31, were last seen on Oct. 7. According to investigators, the couple lived in an apartment above Reed, who told police the incident started as an altercation. Police found the bodies of the couple in the garage of an abandoned home.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. A mid-Michigan man has died following a chase and confrontation with officers, police said. The 22-year-old Marshall man was driving toward officers when they opened fire on him early Saturday, the Battle Creek Police Department said. Two Battle Creek officers traveling in the same patrol vehicle attempted to stop a suspected drunken driver whose SUV was veering into oncoming lanes of traffic, police said. As officers walked toward the SUV, the man suddenly drove toward them, and the three officers shot into the vehicle, police said. Investigators said its unclear how many shots were fired, and whether any of the shots hit the man.

EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Michigan State Police have located a 5-day-old boy named Jeffrey Michael Smith Jr. who was reported missing Saturday morning. Initially, police reported the child went missing with his biological father, Jeffrey Michael Smith Sr. He went missing wearing a gray onesie with small teddy bears on it. The child did not have any food or additional clothing when he went missing. Emmett Township is near Battle Creek, Michigan.

President Trump delivers speech in Battle Creek while being impeachedPublished: December 18, 2019, 11:12 pmAfter a long day of debate President Trump was impeached on both articles he faced.

The mosquito-borne virus EEE has claimed the life of an animal at a Michigan zoo. The Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek confirmed a gray wolf pup died from the virus. A second pup that died is being... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The flag was discovered Saturday when construction workers arrived at Riverside Elementary School and noticed that the American flag in front of the school had been replaced by a Nazi banner. (CNN) - Police in Battle Creek, Michigan, are investigating after a Nazi flag was found flying at an elementary school. The flag was discovered Saturday when construction workers arrived at Riverside Elementary School and noticed that the American flag in front of the school had been replaced by a Nazi banner. Sometime during the night, school officials say, someone broke the lock on the flagpole and swapped them. When authorities received the flag, Police Chief Jim Blocker said, it had already been handled by a number of people.

DETROIT - The Michigan appeals court has overturned the manslaughter conviction of a Battle Creek man who was accused of causing fatal injuries by shaking his 5-month-old son. Shawn Brown's trial lawyer was ineffective for failing to present an expert to question the Calhoun County prosecutor's theory of the case, the appeals court said last week. His appeal was handled by the Innocence Clinic at University of Michigan law school, which has challenged many so-called shaken baby convictions. At a minimum, the appeals court said, different opinions would have "given the jury another plausible option" for the cause of death. Prosecutor David Gilbert could ask the Michigan Supreme Court to review the appeals court decision and reinstate the convictions.