Income tax filing deadline extended

City of Battle Creek income tax returns, and any necessary payments, are now due by Tuesday, June 1, with no penalties or interest. This is after the federal filing deadline was extended to May 17.

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.

Garbage/recycling updates

Republic Services takes over neighborhood curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup on April 1. Learn more at our web page.

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 after smoke found in Barnes and Noble

Incident number: 2021-03605Type of emergency: Possible structure fireIncident date: 6/19/2021Incident time: 9:22 a.m.Address/location: 5701 Beckley Road/Lakeview Square Mall/Barnes and Noble

Occupied? YesOwner: N/A

Probable cause, if known: ElectricalStruct...

One person injured when tree falls on golf cart

Incident number: 2021-03589Type of emergency: Tree on golf cart - extricationIncident date: 6/18/2021Incident time: 1:35 p.m.Address/location: Riverside Golf Club - York Avenue and East Acacia Boulevard

Occupied? YesOwner: Undetermined

Probable cause, if kn...

Call to artists for downtown origami sculpture exhibit

In an effort to increase community access to art and enrichment, and beautify our downtown, the city’s Small Business Development team is calling for artists to participate in a origami sculpture exhibit. 

The SBD team seeks sculptures f...

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...

Utility work Tuesday morning on Wentworth

June 21, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

For more information contact: Engineering Division, 269-966-3343

Utility work Tuesday morning on Wentworth

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Beginning Tuesday morning, June 22, city contractors will perform utility ...

Lane shifts and brief water outages now - Territorial Rd.

June 21, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Engineering Division, 269-966-3343 

Lane shifts and brief water outages now

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Contractors are replacing lead water service lines in the area list...

City releases 2020 water quality report

The city’s annual water quality report – using data collected in 2020 – is now available for viewing.

The report is available on the city’s website, battlecreekmi.gov/2020waterqualityreport. From the home page, also ...

Emmett Street bridge work creates traffic shift starting Wednesday

June 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Engineering Division, 269-966-3343

Emmett Street bridge work creates traffic shift starting Wednesday

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Beginning tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 2, city contract...

Road construction project on Emmett Street

May 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information contact: Engineering at 269-966-3343

Road construction project on Emmett Street

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. –Today crews will begin prepping for road construction on Emmett Street, from Grant Street to...

2021 City Road Construction Projects

March 30, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

For more information contact: Engineering Division, 269-966-3343 

2021 City Road Construction Projects 

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The city’s engineering team is announcing the 20...

Sidewalk and road closure - 103 Michigan Ave. W

February 5, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Engineering Division, 269.966.3343 

Sidewalk and road closure - 103 Michigan Ave. W

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, rehabilitation efforts will start at 10...

Sidewalk closures at WKKF

January 6, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: Engineering Division, 269-966-3343

Sidewalk closures at WKKF

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Work at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, One Michigan Avenue, will cause intermittent sidewalk closur...

2W Columbia/Territorial bus to detour for several months

Detour is due to water system and road work coming up.

Starting Friday, the 2W Columbia/Territorial bus will start a major detour because of this season’s water system improvement and road pavement projects on Columbia Avenue.

The Battle Creek Transit team expects the detour to be in place through Ju...

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.

&...

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....