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More than 200 people turn out in Battle Creek vigil for George Floyd
The Battle Creek Community comes together to recognize the injustice in the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody when an officer held him down by the neck for nearly nine minutes.
Battle Creek’s Kellogg Community College gets ready to open again June 29
Kellogg Community College is thinking creatively to achieve a reopening that students and instructors are comfortable with. Reducing class sizes by 50 percent or having a face-to-face/online hybrid option are two possibilities.
City’s young people to meet with Battle Creek Police Chief
Both the very young and the very old want to know the policies of the Battle Creek police department. The young people, led by Jenasia Morris will be meeting with the chief of police to find out.
New grant supports Battle Creek’s Communities of Color as they take on immediate and chronic needs
When people of color direct how resources are invested, it can transform the lives of children and families in their community. That's the philosophy behind a recent grant to Communities of Color in Battle Creek.
Battle Creek entrepreneur turns her love of lip gloss into her own business
A global pandemic could not stop Tasia Richardson from launching her lip gloss business. In fact, the time it gave her to work on the project worked to her benefit.
Battle Creek opens COVID-19 testing for all who want to be tested June 6 and June 7
You don't need a doctor's recommendation to get tested this Saturday at drive-through testing in the KCC parking lot.
National Guard medic from Battle Creek helps with COVID-19 testing of Michigan’s incarcerated
Inmates across the state are being tested for COVID-19 by Michigan National Guards. Battle Creek resident Claire Tribbett is part of the team.
New report details the positive social and economic impact of FireKeepers Casino
“The study reinforces the ability of our casino to operate in a safe environment and provide economic stimulus to the local community,” says Jamie Stuck, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Council Chairperson.
Youth support nonprofit in B.C. changes direction during pandemic to help wider community in need
RISE says its organization is about helping people in Battle Creek through traumatic times. Organizers say they saw a need in the community and we wanted to help. A food distribution program was the answer to that need.
