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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.

Trash Hauler Updates

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

Snowtifications

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.

Transit Information

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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City announces Balloon Fest road closures, July 4 service changes

One of the biggest weeks of the summer in Battle Creek is here, and we have a lot of information to share about road closures and city service changes as the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival begins Thursday, ahead of the Independence Day holi...

City Commission to interview six candidates July 5

The Battle Creek City Commission will interview six candidates for the at-large opening on the commission.

Interviews will take place near the beginning of the regular Tuesday, July 5 city commission meeting. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the third-floor...

Police arrest man for CSC, kidnapping

Battle Creek Police arrested a 41-year-old Battle Creek man today on charges of criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. 

The incident started with a police call at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of Wentworth Avenue for a felony assault/CSC ca...

See something? Say something to BCPD.

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...

Request a BCPD patch

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...

City releases annual Water Quality Report

The city’s annual water quality report – using data collected in 2021 – is now available for neighbors to see.

The report is available on the city’s website, battlecreekmi.gov/2021waterqualityreport. From the home pa...

Lane Closures Capital/Beckley

June 29, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Streets Department at 269-966-3507

 Lane Closures Capital/Beckley

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – On Thursday, June 30, lane closures will be in place at the intersection of Beckley Ro...

Transit fares increase beginning July 1

One week from today, riders will see the new Battle Creek Transit fares in place – discussed since 2020 and approved this spring by the city commission.

The increases are the first in 19 years, and the Transit team has analyzed and surveyed to de...

Countywide public transit pilot

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....