Winter is coming!

Click the link for a brochure you can read and download. Check out some tips and information that will help you learn about the city's snow operations, and make the winter season smoother for all.

City receives $30.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act

Click through for town hall recordings, additional videos, recommended project lists and community proposals, and much more information.

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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No injuries in suspicious Chestnut Street fire

Incident number: 2022-00613Type of emergency: Structure fireIncident date: 1/26/2022Incident time: 6:23 p.m.Address/location: 74 Chestnut St.

Occupied? NoOwner: James Dixon

Probable cause, if known: Suspicious - under investigationStructure type: Four-unit ...

Fire Station 4 to temporarily close for building assessments

Our 80-year-old Fire Station 4 will close temporarily so that we can bring in experts to assess the building and improve its safety for our crews.

Station 4’s flat roofs have taken on significant damage from rain and snow over time. This has led ...

Some Community Services customer service goes virtual

Our Code Compliance, Planning, and Inspections Divisions’ customer service team will provide services online and by phone until March 1, due to staff illness, and the city's efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

These service changes ...

Que the Creek BBQ Fest back after 2020 debut

The Que the Creek BBQ Festival is back! 

The fun foodie fest will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Kellogg Arena downtown. Tickets for this family-friendly event are $5 at the door, with kids 12 and under free. Buy advance tickets online at two f...

Police Department building closes Tues/Thurs until March 1

Chief statement after prosecutor releases Cricket Club opinion

Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker offered the following statement in response to Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert’s confirmation that he will not pursue charges against the shooter in a Thanksgiving 2021 incident at the Cricket Club:&...

Police investigate assault on mail carrier

Battle Creek Police are investigating the assault of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in the Post Addition on Thursday afternoon.

Police responded at 2:20 p.m. to Illinois Street, where the mail carrier was delivering mail.

An unknown young man, believed ...

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...

Transit adjusts some services due to staff shortage

Similar to many public transit agencies across the country, Battle Creek Transit must announce temporary service changes due to driver shortages.

In addition to the changes, please note that we are hiring drivers at this time, and those interested can get ...

Local agencies launch local transit pilot

Over the next year, riders can travel anywhere in Calhoun County.

For the next year, neighbors can take public transportation across Calhoun County, with as little as 30 minutes notice, as part of a collaborative new pilot program.

Battle Creek Transit will launch the program on Monday, March 8, under the BCGo name.

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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....