In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots
Ranks of Certified Tourism Ambassadors for Calhoun County grow with participation by KCC students.
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Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history
A guide to help Michigan educators better understand the rich history and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Michigan that also explains to tribe members what was left out of their education is being offered for Social Studies classes.
KCC explores a new way to find adjunct faculty as COVID-related resignations lead to staff shortages
Kellogg Community College has had a wave of retirements and resignations post-COVID. Now the school is trying a job fair to see if it can attract new faculty.
Military training helps Veteran to change careers and grow franchise coffee shops in Battle Creek
When Charles Solano was a freshman at MSU he spent a lot of time at the very first Biggby coffee shop. Soon the Marine Veteran will be the owner and operator of five of the popular coffee shops in and around Battle Creek.
Battle Creek voters approve funding for improvements including creation of an arts academy
When voters were asked for a second time to approve funding that would allow improvements to two schools in the Battle Creek Public School district they said "yes."
The Dump: Marshall mountain bikers have a well-kept secret in this difficult trail
The Dump trail, near Marshall, is maintained by volunteers who also manage a Facebook page that contains alerts, updates, and comments from people who have ridden and hiked the trail. They say everyone who loves it adds to it.
Bond vote put forward after students and parents ask Battle Creek Schools to boost arts experiences
Expanding arts education and renovating aging school buildings are on the ballot for residents of the Battle Creek Public School district.
Non-traditional casting for BCSO’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ a first step in more equitable roles for actors
For actors of color, many roles are not available to them. The Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra is taking one step toward reversing that practice.
Spiritualism has been a part of Battle Creek’s history since the rise of the movement in the 1800s
With Halloween just around the corner, the time seemed right to look into Battle Creek's history when it comes to contacting the dearly departed.
As crisis escalates, Battle Creek is changing the narrative around child care
The need for social distancing has reduced the number of children that childcare providers can take care of. Meanwhile, low pay has cut the number of those willing to work in child care in a tight labor market. Battle Creek organizations hope to become part of a pilot program that could help keep childcare affordable.
