New Que the Creek BBQ Fest on Feb. 22

A new BBQ festival is coming to Kellogg Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 3-7 p.m.

The event invites local and regional brick-and-mortar restaurants – known for their BBQ – as well as pit masters who operate now at area events, and are g...

City believes 34 E. Michigan a continued public hazard

The tower section of the Binder Building, 34 E. Michigan Ave., continues to present a public hazard, as its location in the city’s historic district delays further action.

City staff have assessed the building regularly since several floors colla...

la Ciudad permanecerán cerradas en estas días festivos en 2020

Las oficinas administrativas de la Ciudad permanecerán cerradas en estas días festivos en 2020 –

• Lunes, 20 de enero -- Día de Martin Luther King
• Lunes, 17 de febrero -- Día del Presidente
• Viernes...

City releases list of 2020 holidays

The city’s administrative offices will be closed on the following days in 2020.

Please watch for reminders on the city’s online calendar, at battlecreekmi.gov, and on social media.

• Monday, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Day
• Monday...

City shares exceptional 2019 at State of the Community

The City of Battle Creek improved services, responded to community needs, and received recognition for accomplishments in 2019, all outlined at today’s State of the Community Luncheon.

The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual e...

Commission approves ballot question to directly elect mayor

By a vote of 7-2 tonight, the City Commission approved language that would allow registered voters in Battle Creek to weigh in on direct election of the mayor as a separate office.

Vice Mayor Sherry Sofia and Commissioner Jim Lance voted no on the proposal...

City Charter memo from Commissioner Flores

As part of the discussion on potential changes to Battle Creek's city charter, Commissioner Kate Flores prepared a memo looking at whether the commission historically has represented the community.

With the help of city staff, Flores considered 20 years of...

City will undergo first zoning ordinance rewrite in 35 years

Aug. 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information contact: Planning Division, 269-966-3320

City will undergo first zoning ordinance rewrite in 35 years

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The city’s Planning team will lead an update of our law tha...