News Flash

Posted on: December 7, 2023

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

A photo of the blue bridge along Battle Creek Linear Park, near the Kalamazoo River.

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...

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Environment
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Tree harvesting work underway along Jackson Street through early February 2024

A Battle Creek city street map showing the tree harvesting work and periodic lane shifts.

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...

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Environment
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Small sewer lift station building off a street in a heavily wooded area.

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...

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Map of our sewer lift station service areas Environment

News Flash

Posted on: December 7, 2023

Cats lost in Pleasant Avenue fire

Battle Creek Fire Department logo, red and yellow with wheat pattern in middle.

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...

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Fire Department
Posted on: December 4, 2023

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

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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...

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Fire Department
Posted on: November 29, 2023

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

Battle Creek fire engine parked by a toy donation sign.

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...

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Fire Department

News Flash

Posted on: December 6, 2023

City announces holiday-related service changes

Dark red with white stars/snowflakes. Text "holiday service changes, City of Battle Creek"

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...
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General News
Posted on: November 29, 2023

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

Battle Creek fire engine parked by a toy donation sign.

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...

Learn More

General News
Posted on: November 18, 2023

City invites neighbors to name snowplows!

Snowplow cutouts with text "Snowtifications Name-a-Plow 23-24"

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...

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Submit your snowplow name ideas! General News
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Small sewer lift station building off a street in a heavily wooded area.

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...

Learn More

Map of our sewer lift station service areas General News

News Flash

Posted on: December 5, 2023

Two people face charges after fight, gunshot

Battle Creek Police Department patch

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 ...

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Police Department
Posted on: December 4, 2023

Police seek information on W. Rittenhouse shots fired

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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...

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Police Department
Posted on: November 29, 2023

City invites community to help support annual toy drives

Battle Creek fire engine parked by a toy donation sign.

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...

Learn More

Police Department

News Flash

Posted on: December 7, 2023

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

A photo of the blue bridge along Battle Creek Linear Park, near the Kalamazoo River.

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...

Learn More

Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Tree harvesting work underway along Jackson Street through early February 2024

A Battle Creek city street map showing the tree harvesting work and periodic lane shifts.

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...

Learn More

Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: November 18, 2023

City invites neighbors to name snowplows!

Snowplow cutouts with text "Snowtifications Name-a-Plow 23-24"

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...

Learn More

Submit your snowplow name ideas! Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Small sewer lift station building off a street in a heavily wooded area.

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...

Learn More

Map of our sewer lift station service areas Public Works/Road Work

News Flash

Posted on: December 7, 2023

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

A photo of the blue bridge along Battle Creek Linear Park, near the Kalamazoo River.

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...

Learn More

Recreation
Posted on: December 6, 2023

City announces holiday-related service changes

Dark red with white stars/snowflakes. Text "holiday service changes, City of Battle Creek"

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...
Learn More

Recreation

News Flash

Posted on: December 6, 2023

City announces holiday-related service changes

Dark red with white stars/snowflakes. Text "holiday service changes, City of Battle Creek"

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...
Learn More

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