Battle Creek Police Department

A police officer's work is never done. With all the things we see in the news, it can be easy to forget law enforcement and first responders in our communities are real human beings who have families and call our cities, townships and villages their home.

A caller said she had been bitten by two loose dogs, and that they were seen running off towards kids at a bus stop. An officer shot at the dogs when police say one "charged" at him.

The potential change would limit the number of days fireworks are allowed, and would also increase the fine for a violation.

Just before midnight Tuesday a 32-year-old Battle Creek woman approached a police officer, and said she had been given two suspicious $100 bills. She told officers that she went to a gas station with the money, and the clerk told her it was counterfeit.

Carly Miller of Battle Creek caught one of the cities finest in action and wanted to share just how great she thought Battle Creek Police officer "Chris" was.

Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert announced on Monday that his office would no longer pursue cases for violations that will be legal once Proposal 1 becomes law; that includes possessing up to 2.5 ounces of weed on your person, 10 ounces in a secured place in your home, and 12 plants grown for…