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Recent coverage of Battle Creek from local and regional media.

The Norfolk Daily Newscity council election

Battle Creek voters to choose two city council members

Battle Creek voters to choose two city council members The Norfolk Daily News

Oct 14, 2026

WZZM13.comwater supply fluoride reduction

Battle Creek temporarily reduces fluoride in water supply due to nationwide shortage

Battle Creek temporarily reduces fluoride in water supply due to nationwide shortage WZZM13.com

Oct 5, 2026

MLive.compolice chief transition

Battle Creek begins search for new police chief, as Shannon Bagley retires

Battle Creek begins search for new police chief, as Shannon Bagley retires MLive.com

Sep 16, 2026

The Norfolk Daily Newsmunicipal website launch

Battle Creek launches new municipal website

Battle Creek launches new municipal website The Norfolk Daily News

Sep 14, 2026

WWMTpolice chief retirement

Battle Creek police Chief Shannon Bagley to retire at end of year

Battle Creek police Chief Shannon Bagley to retire at end of year WWMT

Sep 10, 2026

WWMThousing development tax incentives

Housing shortage drives tax breaks for new Battle Creek apartments despite pushback

Housing shortage drives tax breaks for new Battle Creek apartments despite pushback WWMT

Sep 5, 2026

Battle Creek Enquirerholiday service schedule changes

Battle Creek residents face holiday service changes

Battle Creek residents face holiday service changes Battle Creek Enquirer

Sep 2, 2026

WWMTsign ordinance enforcement dispute

Battle Creek woman fights to keep positivity sign up as city says it violates ordinance

Battle Creek woman fights to keep positivity sign up as city says it violates ordinance WWMT

Aug 28, 2026

WZZM13.comroad closure

Road closure in Battle Creek Monday at Kendall Street railroad crossing

Road closure in Battle Creek Monday at Kendall Street railroad crossing WZZM13.com

Aug 23, 2026

WWMTvehicle seizure lawsuit

VIDEO: Battle Creek files lawsuit to seize driver's new Mustang after seeing him do donuts

VIDEO: Battle Creek files lawsuit to seize driver's new Mustang after seeing him do donuts WWMT

Aug 7, 2026

WZZM13.comvehicle forfeiture lawsuit

'FELT LIKE SPINNING 'EM' | Dash cam captures Meijer burnout arrest, beginning of city's first car forfeiture lawsuit

'FELT LIKE SPINNING 'EM' | Dash cam captures Meijer burnout arrest, beginning of city's first car forfeiture lawsuit WZZM13.com

Aug 7, 2026

1077 WRKRmayor initiative - grocery discount

Battle Creek Mayor Is Looking Into A 10% Grocery Discount For Self-checkout Shoppers

Battle Creek Mayor Is Looking Into A 10% Grocery Discount For Self-checkout Shoppers 1077 WRKR

Aug 3, 2026

Community pulse

FOIA appeal (Resolution 504)

FOIA / police records

Flock cameras / cost savings

General accountability

Sidewalk and street maintenance

Resolution 499 — service processing fee

Flock cameras

Ordinance 16-2026 (Administrative Hearings Bureau)

Water bills / fees

Geislinger IFT abatement

Public participation

E-bike safety and park maintenance

Police Chief Shannon Bagley accountability

Brass Band of Battle Creek civic pride

Beachfield Drive driveway approaches

November 3 election

Election and city spending

Abandoned properties and code enforcement

Bobby Holley community recognition

Geislinger tax abatement (Resolution 490)

NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner and Share Center event

Children's Fair

Tax foreclosure property auction update

Commission attendance and military duty service

City fees and water rate increases

Police department oversight committee

Children's Health and Wellness Fair / lead abatement

Clarification on remote voting complaint

Reenacted resolutions / quorum

Flock camera records

Share Center fundraiser and winter donations

Open Meetings Act reenactment resolutions

NAACP forum / Share Center event

Police scene responsibilities

FOIA / body camera footage (Resolution 487)

Civic pride

Gun violence awareness

Flock camera audit logs

Reenactment votes and Commissioner Lance's absence

Police chief accountability

Vacant lot auctions

Reenacted resolutions

Sidewalk repair at 63 E. Goodale

Electric bike ordinance for linear park trails

Fire chief performance

Taxes and fee schedule

Sidewalk repair on East Goodale

E-bikes on Linear Park Trail

Open Meetings Act complaint clarification

Gun violence awareness crawl