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BCPD Officer Arrested for Drunk Driving While Off Duty
The City of Battle Creek says Sunday that the unnamed officer was off duty and in his personal vehicle, when he crashed into a utility pole around 4am in the City of Springfield. He wasn’t hurt and was arrested shortly afterwards.
Kalamazoo Lawmaker Introduces Bill Expanding Bottle Deposits
In Michigan, we already pay a 10 cent deposit on bottles and cans of carbonated beverages, a measure introduced 42 years ago in order to incentivize recycling. Now, a measure to spread that deposit to most other drinks is being considered.
Two Cars Stolen After They Were Left Running In Kalamazoo
The first theft happened around 7:30pm on W. Paterson, and it was noticed by the vehicle’s owner; police were quick to respond, and they found the vehicle a short distance away without anyone in it. The suspects in this case were three minors.
Southwest Michigan Traffic Stops Prompt ACLU Letter To State Police
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is asking for the Michigan State Police to take a close look at how it conducts traffic stops. The ACLU says that they have been receiving several complaints from citizens about possible racial profiling while being pulled over on a stretch of I-94 in southwest Michigan.
Events To Honor MLK, Jr. In Battle Creek And Kalamazoo
Several events are taking place in Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties January 15, to honor the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King would have been celebrating his 89th birthday January 15, were he alive.
Battle Creek Unlimited Offering $200,000 For Brewery To Open In Downtown
Battle Creek Unlimited announced that they are seeking proposals for a brewery, brew pub or distillery to be located in the downtown area, preferably at one of the three properties BCU owns. The accepted business would receive up to $200,000 in financial assistance to get started.
79 Jobs Coming To Fort Custer Industrial Park
Janesville Acoustics has announced that they are closing their facility in Richmond, Indiana, and moving the jobs to Battle Creek. Janesville Acoustics is based in Southfield, and is a subsidiary of Jason Industries, Inc.
Lifecare And WMed Announce New Research Partnership
A new partnership between Battle Creek’s Lifecare Ambulance Service and Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine has now been announced.
In a press conference Wednesday, Lifecare CEO Ron Slagell said that the two organizations have come together to establish an annual Emergency Medical Services fellowship.
Memorial Run To Be Held For Theresa Lockhart
A special memorial run is set to be held next week to honor a Portage woman killed by her husband. The Kalamazoo Area Runners announced that the run will take place Wednesday to remember Theresa Lockhart, who was an active member of the running nonprofit.
Kalamazoo Home Catches Fire In Fireworks Explosion
The blaze started at 7am Sunday at the home in the 800 block of Lake St, where fireworks began exploding on the front porch. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says that they had to take a defensive strategy and that they couldn’t enter the residence due to the flames