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In late August, we are just mailing our third quarterly BC City Connection community newsletter to homes inside Battle Creek city limits.

This is our first time directly mailing newsletters in recent years, and we would like your feedback, so we can plan f...

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You can use your email address to sign up for the Monthly BC City Connection, a shorter, emailed newsletter that complements our quarterly newsletter sent right to your home mailbox. We plan to include timely information, City Commission action informatio...

See the 2023 recycling calendar!

More information on City of Battle Creek trash and recycling pickup.

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Trash Hauler Updates

The city’s current contract for trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste curbside pickup is due to expire at the end of March 2021.

Snowtifications

This winter, we’re bringing you snow operations tips and updates. Follow along with us on Facebook and Nextdoor, and click the link below for FAQs.

Transit Information

We know the coronavirus pandemic has caused concern, anxiety, and many community changes. The city team is doing all we can to help prevent the spread.

Trash Hauler Updates

The city’s current contract for trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste curbside pickup is due to expire at the end of March 2021.

Snowtifications

This winter, we’re bringing you snow operations tips and updates. Follow along with us on Facebook and Nextdoor, and click the link below for FAQs.

Transit Information

We know the coronavirus pandemic has caused concern, anxiety, and many community changes. The city team is doing all we can to help prevent the spread.

No injuries in Post cereal hopper fire

Incident number: 2023-06780Type of emergency: Incinerator/cereal hopper fireIncident date: 9/26/2023Incident time: 6:39 p.m.Address/location: Post Cereal Company, Building No. 29, 365 Elm St.

Occupied? YesOwner: Post Cereals

Probable cause, if known: Cereal...

Capital SW bridge set to reopen Saturday 9/30

Great news, everyone!

See the news release from MDOT below about the reopening of the Capital Avenue SW bridge over I-94 by the end of the day on Saturday, Sept. 30 - as planned.

The bridge will reopen to traffic and pedestrians, and the I-94 westbound ramp...

Sheep baaattling stormwater pond maintenance in the city

Ewe heard it here first: There are flocks of sheep around the city this week baaattling plant maintenance inside six city stormwater ponds. 

The City Commission on Sept. 5 approved an agreement with Power Grazers LLC to try out the project, at a c...

MDOT extends Capital SW bridge closure for ramp work

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is on schedule to finish rebuilding the Capital Avenue bridge over I-94 in Battle Creek by Saturday, Sept. 23. However, the bridge closure is being extended one week, through Saturday, Sep...

Food Prize new event, competition to feature SW Michigan businesses

Calling all food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs – Battle Creek’s first Food Prize promises an extraordinary showcase of up-and-coming food creators and new culinary experiences! 

Food Prize will celebrate the passion and creativity of food and beve...

Burmese: Capital SW bridge closed through September; detours set

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Desvíos establecidos para el proyecto de reconstrucción del puente Capital SW

La ciudad está divulgando información adicional y actualizada sobre los desvíos del proyecto de reconstrucción del puente Capital Avenue SW, que comenzará el viernes 7 de julio.

Cuando Capital SW cierr...

Detours set for Capital SW bridge rebuild that starts July 7

The city is releasing additional and updated detour information for the Capital Avenue SW bridge rebuild project, set to start on Friday, July 7. 

When Capital SW closes at the bridge over I-94 for the project, it will stay completely closed until...

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Police seek information in West Rittenhouse shooting

Battle Creek Police are looking for information that will help their investigation of a shooting on West Rittenhouse Avenue early this morning. 

Officers were dispatched at 2:46 a.m. today (Sunday, Sept. 24) to the first block of West Rittenhouse ...

Update: Police arrest man in Cliff Street Liberty Mart shooting

UPDATE 9/27 - 

Battle Creek Police arrested 36-year-old Dequan Evans on Tuesday in connection with the shooting early Saturday morning, Sept. 23, at a Liberty Mart in Post Addition.

Evans was arraigned today on charges of assault with intent to mur...

Get more BCPD news on Nextdoor

We know it has become difficult for neighbors to connect with, get information from, and engage with us on Facebook, due to continuous, repetitive dialogue on one issue. 

This makes the page unproductive as a tool, so we have removed it. This coul...

See something? Say something to BCPD.

The Battle Creek Police Department wants you to know that officers are ready to respond when you see something that looks out of the ordinary or suspicious. Community members who are informed and alert play a critical role in helping law enforcement agenc...

Request a BCPD patch

We often receive requests from individuals who would like a patch from the Battle Creek Police Department. If you would like to request our patch, please send $2 -- cash or money order -- to the BCPD, 34 N. Division St., Battle Creek, MI 49014. Please inc...

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

Two sewer lift stations, which pump city wastewater from the south side/Minges Brook area to the north, are getting a facelift.  

The two lift stations are Edgebrook – on Edgebrook Drive south of Minges Circle – and Minges Broo...

9/4/2023 UPDATE: Several roadways in Piper Park neighborhood scheduled for milling Tuesday, Sept. 5

9/4/2023 UPDATE:

City contractor crews, from Lakeland Asphalt, will be onsite tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 5, to complete milling work, in preparation for future paving work, along the following sections of roadway:

• McKinley Avenue North, from East Emm...

New water main installation project moves to Beckley Road phase Aug. 9

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractor crews, from Balkema Excavating, will begin the second phase of the new water main installation project, as they work to pulverize a section of the eastbound lane of Beckley Road starting tomorrow, Wednesday,...

MDOT to repave Columbia from Helmer to Skyline starting 8/7

Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 08/03/2023 11 a.m.

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $895,000 to repave 2.1 miles of M-37/I-94 Business Loop (BL) (Columbia Avenue) from Skyline Drive to Helmer Road in Battle ...

Temporary lane shift in place on Division St. as project to rebuild City Hall retaining wall begins

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractor crews are preparing to begin work on the project to rebuild the retaining wall around the grounds of City Hall, resulting in a temporary lane shift on Division Street.

The specific section of Division Street ...

9/28/23 UPDATE: Traffic redirection in place at Skyline and Hill Brady during new construction phase

9/28/2023 UPDATE: 

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractor crews will redirect traffic at the intersection of Skyline Drive and Hill Brady Road, as the next phase of roundabout construction begins, starting this week.

The traffic r...

Work to replace existing lead service lines throughout city resumes

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City contractors resume ongoing work to replace lead service lines throughout the city, beginning this week and continuing throughout the remainder of 2023.

This ongoing project has been underway for about the last two years...

?8/30/2023 UPDATE: Paving work at Riverside Drive and Sisson Avenue delayed to Aug. 31-Sept. 1

8/30/2023 UPDATE: 

Due to weather-related delays, the city contractor performing the preparation and paving work at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Sisson Avenue has had to postpone work on the project by one day. This means that Riverside...

UPDATE: Transit adds new afternoon route to service changes starting 9/25

Battle Creek Transit has updated the service changes set to start Monday, Sept. 25, adding a consolidated bus route that will help neighbors get to final destinations in the afternoon. 

To better serve our community, and add some connections at th...

Countywide public transit pilot

Starting March 8, 2021, neighbors could travel across Calhoun County in a year-long, public transportation pilot program. You will use the BCGo Calhoun County smartphone app to book a ride with as little as 30 minutes notice; you can also call for a ride....