Battle Creek Safety Watch

Battle Creek police responded within minutes to an attempted abduction report near Ann J. Kellogg School Tuesday morning, arresting a 22-year-old...

Ticks are rising across West Michigan, but prompt removal offers a clear window to prevent Lyme disease.

• Remove fast: Grasp the tick close to skin...

Police Services Update

• 🔥 Fingerprint Services Restored: The Battle Creek Police Department can now process fingerprint requests after replacing...

Kalamazoo approved a new Northside social district allowing open alcohol carry this summer to boost business and engagement.

• One resident called...

Power restoration efforts continue across the region after recent storms, with crews working to stay ahead of new threats.

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Limited severe weather risks accompany today's non-severe thunderstorms, with isolated strong afternoon storms possible as a cold front moves through....

Battle Creek Police resumed fingerprint processing on May 15 after replacing faulty LiveScan equipment, restoring a key tool for identification and supporting ongoing public safety operations in the community.

Severe thunderstorms caused widespread power outages and damage across nearby counties, directly impacting regional safety for Battle Creek...

Battle Creek Police Activity

• 🔥 Search Warrant Arrest: Battle Creek Police executed a search warrant, arresting a 20-year-old male wanted for...

Monday's storms left Mid-Michigan with downed trees, power lines, and outages as crews cleaned up overnight ahead of more weather. Tuesday brings...

• Battle Creek Police executed a search warrant Friday, arresting a 20-year-old male wanted for probation absconding.
• The Gang Suppression Unit and...

Southwest Michigan sees a sharp jump to upper-80s heat today with thunderstorm chances, catching bodies off guard after cooler weather.

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A 32-year-old man survived two gunshot wounds to his arm after a shooting Sunday at a Kalamazoo business on Douglas Avenue near Alamo Drive. Police...

Michigan is expanding its 988 behavioral health response system to operate alongside 911, sending specialized responders directly to mental health...

Traffic Enforcement

• ⚡ Click It or Ticket: Extra patrols begin Monday across Michigan including the Battle Creek area targeting seat belt use,...

• Battle Creek area drivers face heightened patrols starting today as Michigan launches a two-week Click It or Ticket effort on major roadways.
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A Kalamazoo public safety officer caught a four-month-old baby tossed from a second-story window of a burning apartment, then helped the mother escape...

Calhoun County deputies used spike strips to halt a wrong-way vehicle on I-69, likely preventing a head-on crash.

• Rapid response: Motorist reports...

A hatched tornado forecast signals a chance for EF2-strength twisters if supercells form across central Lower Michigan, including Calhoun County.

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Battle Creek Police Department officers responded to a reported stabbing, leading to the arrest of a suspect in an axe assault that injured a man. Quick action by local police helped resolve this violent incident.