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Posted on: November 18, 2023

Snowtifications: Name a Snow Plow!

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The naming contest kicks off the city’s annual Snowtifications, the annual series of tips and reminders about Battle Creek snow removal and operations during the winter. Check out the information by following the city on Facebook and Nextdoor. S...

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Submit your name idea! City Spotlights Template - New
Posted on: October 26, 2023

Neighbors can review updated Recreation plans

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The city's Recreation Department now has a draft available of the 2024-2028 Master Plan - and we would like your review!

Check out the draft plan at the link, and provide your feedback in one of these ways:

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Get city news and updates in a monthly email!

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You can use your email address to sign up for the Monthly BC City Connection, a shorter, emailed newsletter that complements our quarterly newsletter sent right to your home mailbox. We plan to include timely information, City Commission action informatio...

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News Flash

Posted on: February 6, 2021

Trash Hauler Updates

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The city’s current contract for trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste curbside pickup is due to expire at the end of March 2021.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Snowtifications

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This winter, we’re bringing you snow operations tips and updates. Follow along with us on Facebook and Nextdoor, and click the link below for FAQs.

City Spotlights Template - Police - New
Posted on: February 6, 2021

Transit Information

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We know the coronavirus pandemic has caused concern, anxiety, and many community changes. The city team is doing all we can to help prevent the spread.

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News Flash

Posted on: February 6, 2021

Trash Hauler Updates

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The city’s current contract for trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste curbside pickup is due to expire at the end of March 2021.

City Spotlights Template - Transit - New
Posted on: February 6, 2021

Snowtifications

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This winter, we’re bringing you snow operations tips and updates. Follow along with us on Facebook and Nextdoor, and click the link below for FAQs.

City Spotlights Template - Transit - New
Posted on: February 6, 2021

Transit Information

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We know the coronavirus pandemic has caused concern, anxiety, and many community changes. The city team is doing all we can to help prevent the spread.

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

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The City of Battle Creek is participating in holiday toy collections again this year, and we invite the community to join us in helping support local organizations and local children. 

All of these collections accept donations of new, unwrapped to...

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General News

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Report a Concern

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Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Stay Connected!

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Notify Me allows you to subscribe to an unlimited number of email lists. Receive email or text message updates regarding the information you have requested. Receive email or text message updates.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Create an Account

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With the MyAccount feature, you can customize your viewing experience, sign up for notifications, and engage in information you care about. Engage in information you care about.

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Posted on: November 26, 2023

Women in jail after fight, chase, and stabbings Saturday

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Two women – a 22-year-old and a 28-year-old – are in Calhoun County Jail with charges submitted for several violent felonies, after a series of incidents Saturday afternoon.

At about noon on Saturday, Battle Creek Police were called to ...

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Posted on: November 23, 2023

No major injuries after car crash that damaged home

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Three people were injured after a two-car accident that damaged a home Wednesday afternoon. 

Battle Creek Fire and Battle Creek Police responded to the crash at about 1 p.m. in the area of West Manchester Street and North Kendall Street. Fire Resc...

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News Flash

Posted on: March 22, 2021

Get more BCPD news on Nextdoor

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We know it has become difficult for neighbors to connect with, get information from, and engage with us on Facebook, due to continuous, repetitive dialogue on one issue. 

This makes the page unproductive as a tool, so we have removed it. This coul...

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Police Spotlight (new 2021)
Posted on: March 22, 2021

See something? Say something to BCPD.

Circular building corner, white tiles along the top, windows underneath. Says Battle Creek Police.

The Battle Creek Police Department wants you to know that officers are ready to respond when you see something that looks out of the ordinary or suspicious. Community members who are informed and alert play a critical role in helping law enforcement agenc...

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Police Spotlight (new 2021)
Posted on: March 22, 2021

Request a BCPD patch

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We often receive requests from individuals who would like a patch from the Battle Creek Police Department. If you would like to request our patch, please send $2 -- cash or money order -- to the BCPD, 34 N. Division St., Battle Creek, MI 49014. Please inc...

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Police Spotlight (new 2021)

News Flash

Posted on: November 27, 2023

Tree harvesting work underway along Jackson Street through early February 2024

A Battle Creek city street map showing the tree harvesting work and periodic lane shifts.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City tree contractor crews, from Forest Restoration, LLC, are currently working to harvest trees from city-owned property along Jackson Street.

The harvesting of selected trees for timber will help to promote new tree growth...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: November 21, 2023

MDOT public open house 11/30 for I-194 study

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to provide input on a planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study for I-194 in Calhoun County. Through this comprehensive study, MDOT will evaluate environmental and traffic safety is...

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Check out highlights from the June I-194 meeting Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: November 18, 2023

City invites neighbors to name snowplows!

Snowplow cutouts with text "Snowtifications Name-a-Plow 23-24"

As the winter season approaches in Battle Creek, the city invites neighbors to help us name 10 snowplows. 

The naming contest kicks off the city’s annual Snowtifications, the annual series of tips and reminders about Battle Cree...

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Submit your snowplow name ideas! Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

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Two sewer lift stations, which pump city wastewater from the south side/Minges Brook area to the north, are getting a facelift.  

The two lift stations are Edgebrook – on Edgebrook Drive south of Minges Circle – and Minges Broo...

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Map of our sewer lift station service areas Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Temporary lane shift in place on Division St. as project to rebuild City Hall retaining wall begins

A photo showing the signage for the Division Street North lane shift, near City Hall.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractor crews are preparing to begin work on the project to rebuild the retaining wall around the grounds of City Hall, resulting in a temporary lane shift on Division Street.

The specific section of Division Street ...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: April 25, 2023

10/30 UPDATE: Skyline Drive & Hill Brady Road roundabout open, final stage of construction underway

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10/30/2023 UPDATE:

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The newly-constructed roundabout at the intersection of Skyline Drive and Hill Brady Road is now open, and city contractor crews are now in the final stage of construction for the project.

The roundabout at...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Work to replace existing lead service lines throughout city resumes

A Battle Creek city street map showing the roadways for line replacement work as dashed, blue lines.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractors resume ongoing work to replace lead service lines throughout the city, beginning this week and continuing throughout the remainder of 2023.

This ongoing project has been underway for about the last two years...

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Posted on: March 22, 2021

Countywide public transit pilot

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Starting March 8, 2021, neighbors could travel across Calhoun County in a year-long, public transportation pilot program. You will use the BCGo Calhoun County smartphone app to book a ride with as little as 30 minutes notice; you can also call for a ride....

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Transit Spotlight (new 2021)