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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Please share feedback about our city newsletters!

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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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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Get city news and updates in a monthly email!

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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...

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News Flash

Posted on: February 6, 2021

Trash Hauler Updates

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

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Snowtifications

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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.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Transit Information

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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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News Flash

Posted on: February 6, 2021

Trash Hauler Updates

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

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Snowtifications

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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.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Transit Information

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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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News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: September 30, 2023

No injuries in Post cereal hopper fire

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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...

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News Flash

Posted on: September 29, 2023

Capital SW bridge set to reopen Saturday 9/30

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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...

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General News
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Sheep baaattling stormwater pond maintenance in the city

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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...

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Check out a fun video of the sheep at work! General News
Posted on: September 11, 2023

MDOT extends Capital SW bridge closure for ramp work

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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...

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General News
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Food Prize new event, competition to feature SW Michigan businesses

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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...

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General News
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Burmese: Capital SW bridge closed through September; detours set

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???????????????????????????: City Engineer Jarret Geering, 269-966-3343; MDOT Marshall Transportation Service Center, 269-789-0592

Capital SW ?????????????????????????????????????         &...

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Posted on: July 11, 2023

Desvíos establecidos para el proyecto de reconstrucción del puente Capital SW

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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...

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Calendario de Rutas SW Capital y Circulator General News
Posted on: June 24, 2023

Detours set for Capital SW bridge rebuild that starts July 7

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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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General News

News Flash

Posted on: February 6, 2021

Report a Concern

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Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

Stay Connected!

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Notify Me allows you to subscribe to an unlimited number of email lists. Receive email or text message updates regarding the information you have requested. Receive email or text message updates.

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Posted on: February 6, 2021

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With the MyAccount feature, you can customize your viewing experience, sign up for notifications, and engage in information you care about. Engage in information you care about.

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News Flash

Posted on: September 24, 2023

Police seek information in West Rittenhouse shooting

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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 ...

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Posted on: September 24, 2023

Update: Police arrest man in Cliff Street Liberty Mart shooting

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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...

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News Flash

Posted on: March 22, 2021

Get more BCPD news on Nextdoor

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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...

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Police Spotlight (new 2021)
Posted on: March 22, 2021

See something? Say something to BCPD.

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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...

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Police Spotlight (new 2021)
Posted on: March 22, 2021

Request a BCPD patch

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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...

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Police Spotlight (new 2021)

News Flash

Posted on: August 30, 2023

Two sewer lift station projects increase safety, capacity

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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...

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Map of our sewer lift station service areas Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: August 9, 2023

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

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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...
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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: August 8, 2023

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

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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,...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: August 4, 2023

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

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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 ...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: July 13, 2023

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

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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 ...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: April 25, 2023

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

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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...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Work to replace existing lead service lines throughout city resumes

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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...

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Public Works/Road Work
Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

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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...

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News Flash

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

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

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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...

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Transit

News Flash

Posted on: March 22, 2021

Countywide public transit pilot

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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....

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Transit Spotlight (new 2021)