Should neighbors have more input on police issues?

The city’s Human Relations Board wants to hear from community members about the idea of forming a Citizens Review Board.

A CRB can have different purposes and goals in a community, relating to neighbors who want to have an impact on their communi...

Quick community newsletter survey

In 2022, we tried a new way to share a community newsletter in Battle Creek - the center spread of the Battle Creek Shopper News. We published in January, April, July, and October.

Did you see the newsletter? Did you like it? Do you want to see something d...

City COVID Information

The city is part of a county-wide COVID-19 response. Learn more at the link, including information in Burmese, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

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.

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 offices closed Thursday, Friday for Thanksgiving holiday

The city’s administrative offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Battle Creek Transit bus, Tele-Transit, and BCGo services are canceled. Republic Services, the...

Burmese: City Human Relations Board seeks input on police issues

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Downtown Battle Creek to host Winter Wanderland event Dec. 2-3

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Downtown Battle Creek will ring in this year’s holiday season with the first-ever Winter Wanderland event, Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3.

Winter Wanderland is a collection of holiday-themed events happening ...

Encuesta comunitaria del Comité de Evalución Ciudadana

In English - https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1618

El Consejo de Relaciones Humanas de la ciudad de Battle Creek quiere escuchara los miembros de la comunidad sobre la idea de formar un Comité deEvaluación C...

City's Human Relations Board seeks input related to police issues

En Español - https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1619

Burmese - https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1625

The city’s Human Relations Board wants to hear from community members about the idea of form...

City Commission meeting date changes around election

The City Commission approved changing their second November meeting and their organizational meeting, due to the certification schedule for the Nov. 8 election.

Calhoun County officials must give the State of Michigan our city election results by Nov. 23, ...

Police investigate vape sales to minors after community concerns

After receiving concerns from multiple agencies and parents, Battle Creek Police conducted a sting on four vape shops today, resulting in charges against two people for selling vape items to a minor.

In Michigan, you must be 21 to purchase tobacco products...

Get more BCPD news on Nextdoor

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...

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...

MDOT project to cause closure of Battle Creek Linear Path

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A continued Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project on M-37 will result in the temporary closure of a segment of Battle Creek Linear Path beginning next Monday, Nov. 28, following a delay due to the recent wint...

Improvements at Kellogg Headquarters to cause temporary closure of McCamly Street

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Contractors completing improvements at Kellogg Headquarters’ front entrance will result in the temporary closure of part of McCamly Street, beginning today, Thursday, Oct. 20.

The specific part of McCamly Street af...

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....