Section of Battle Creek Linear Park temporarily closed during repair work through Dec. 15

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City crews will work on repairs to the blue bridge along Battle Creek Linear Park through Friday, Dec. 15, resulting in a temporary closure of a section of Linear Park.

The specific section of Linear Park impacted by this te...

Tree harvesting work underway along Jackson Street through early February 2024

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City tree contractor crews, from Forest Restoration, LLC, are currently working to harvest trees from city-owned property along Jackson Street.

The harvesting of selected trees for timber will help to promote new tree growth...

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Two sewer lift stations, which pump city wastewater from the south side/Minges Brook area to the north, are getting a facelift.  

The two lift stations are Edgebrook – on Edgebrook Drive south of Minges Circle – and Minges Broo...

Cats lost in Pleasant Avenue fire

Incident number: 08572Type of emergency: Structure fireIncident date: 12/7/2023Incident time: 3:09 a.m.Address/location: 134 Pleasant Ave.

Occupied? NoOwner: 

Probable cause, if known: Under investigationStructure type: Single-family houseConstruct...

No injuries in apparent kitchen fire at the Chateau Village Apartments Dec. 4

Incident number: 2023-08505Type of emergency: Apartment fireIncident date: 12/4/2023Incident time: 9:41 a.m.Address/location: 685 E. Michigan Ave., Apt. 105

Occupied? NoOwner: Unknown

Probable cause, if known:Structure type: Residential apartment complexCon...

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

The City of Battle Creek is participating in holiday toy collections again this year, and we invite the community to join us in helping support local organizations and local children. 

All of these collections accept donations of new, unwrapped to...

City announces holiday-related service changes

As we approach the holidays and celebrations of December, the City of Battle Creek announces the following service changes and office closures:

• Tuesday, Dec. 12 – City Hall will be completely closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the building&rsq...

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

The City of Battle Creek is participating in holiday toy collections again this year, and we invite the community to join us in helping support local organizations and local children. 

All of these collections accept donations of new, unwrapped to...

City invites neighbors to name snowplows!

As the winter season approaches in Battle Creek, the city invites neighbors to help us name 10 snowplows. 

The naming contest kicks off the city’s annual Snowtifications, the annual series of tips and reminders about Battle Cree...

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Two sewer lift stations, which pump city wastewater from the south side/Minges Brook area to the north, are getting a facelift.  

The two lift stations are Edgebrook – on Edgebrook Drive south of Minges Circle – and Minges Broo...

Two people face charges after fight, gunshot

A 22-year-old woman is in jail and charges are pending against a 24-year-old man after a physical fight and a gunshot to the man’s foot.

Battle Creek Police responded at 11:23 a.m. today to the 100 block of Magnolia Avenue for a report of people ...

Police seek information on W. Rittenhouse shots fired

Battle Creek Police are looking for information to help with their investigation of a shots fired complaint early Sunday on West Rittenhouse Avenue. 

Police responded at 2:03 a.m. Sunday to the 100 block of West Rittenhouse for a complaint of shot...

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

The City of Battle Creek is participating in holiday toy collections again this year, and we invite the community to join us in helping support local organizations and local children. 

All of these collections accept donations of new, unwrapped to...

Section of Battle Creek Linear Park temporarily closed during repair work through Dec. 15

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City crews will work on repairs to the blue bridge along Battle Creek Linear Park through Friday, Dec. 15, resulting in a temporary closure of a section of Linear Park.

The specific section of Linear Park impacted by this te...

Tree harvesting work underway along Jackson Street through early February 2024

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City tree contractor crews, from Forest Restoration, LLC, are currently working to harvest trees from city-owned property along Jackson Street.

The harvesting of selected trees for timber will help to promote new tree growth...

City invites neighbors to name snowplows!

As the winter season approaches in Battle Creek, the city invites neighbors to help us name 10 snowplows. 

The naming contest kicks off the city’s annual Snowtifications, the annual series of tips and reminders about Battle Cree...

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Two sewer lift stations, which pump city wastewater from the south side/Minges Brook area to the north, are getting a facelift.  

The two lift stations are Edgebrook – on Edgebrook Drive south of Minges Circle – and Minges Broo...

Section of Battle Creek Linear Park temporarily closed during repair work through Dec. 15

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City crews will work on repairs to the blue bridge along Battle Creek Linear Park through Friday, Dec. 15, resulting in a temporary closure of a section of Linear Park.

The specific section of Linear Park impacted by this te...

City announces holiday-related service changes

As we approach the holidays and celebrations of December, the City of Battle Creek announces the following service changes and office closures:

• Tuesday, Dec. 12 – City Hall will be completely closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the building&rsq...

City announces holiday-related service changes

As we approach the holidays and celebrations of December, the City of Battle Creek announces the following service changes and office closures:

• Tuesday, Dec. 12 – City Hall will be completely closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the building&rsq...