Winter is coming!

Click the link for a brochure you can read and download. Check out some tips and information that will help you learn about the city's snow operations, and make the winter season smoother for all.

City receives $30.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act

Click through for town hall recordings, additional videos, recommended project lists and community proposals, and much more information.

City COVID Information

The city is part of a county-wide COVID-19 response. Learn more at the link, including information in Burmese, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

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.

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No injuries in Bennett home fire

Incident number: 2022-00412Type of emergency: Structure fireIncident date: 1/17/2022Incident time: 4:23 p.m.Address/location: 59 Bennett St.

Occupied? YesOwner: Maria Reyes

Probable cause, if known: Under investigationStructure type: Two-unit residentialCon...

Que the Creek BBQ Fest back after 2020 debut

The Que the Creek BBQ Festival is back! 

The fun foodie fest will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Kellogg Arena downtown. Tickets for this family-friendly event are $5 at the door, with kids 12 and under free. Buy advance tickets online at two f...

Virtual State of the Community event this Friday morning

Join local government leaders from across Calhoun County for a State of the Community address at 9 a.m. this Friday, Jan. 21. 

Leaders will gather virtually, via Zoom, and will stream the event live on the City of Battle Creek YouTube channel, you...

Links to City Commission agendas for Jan. 18, 2022

Due to some technical difficulties with the City Commission agenda host, we wanted to share the links to the workshop and meeting agenda in another space, while we troubleshoot this issue.

City Commission workshop agenda for Jan. 18, 2022Community Developm...

Bedford Township homicide

Overnight, at 12:31 a.m. Tuesday, a male called into the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority and instructed that his significant other had been shot. 

Police responded to the scene on N. Gardner Ave. in Bedford Township. 

Upon a...

Police investigate assault on mail carrier

Battle Creek Police are investigating the assault of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in the Post Addition on Thursday afternoon.

Police responded at 2:20 p.m. to Illinois Street, where the mail carrier was delivering mail.

An unknown young man, believed ...

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...

Transit cancels services Saturday 1/22

Battle Creek Transit services are canceled this Saturday, Jan. 22, so Transit staff can attend funeral services for a teammate.

Merritt Wilson, the city’s Transit Maintenance Supervisor, died Jan. 15. He began his career with the city in 2008.

Thi...

Transit adjusts some services due to staff shortage

Similar to many public transit agencies across the country, Battle Creek Transit must announce temporary service changes due to driver shortages.

In addition to the changes, please note that we are hiring drivers at this time, and those interested can get ...

Local agencies launch local transit pilot

Over the next year, riders can travel anywhere in Calhoun County.

For the next year, neighbors can take public transportation across Calhoun County, with as little as 30 minutes notice, as part of a collaborative new pilot program.

Battle Creek Transit will launch the program on Monday, March 8, under the BCGo name.

&...

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....