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Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local grocery stores will operate on New Year's Eve and Day with many retailers like Kroger, Walmart, Meijer, and SpartanNash offering regular schedules — while others such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Sam’s Club modify hours or close on New Year’s Day; shoppers should confirm times with their local store. Battle Creek Enquirer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Monday that Midwest gas prices averaged $2.61 per gallon of regular fuel last week and were unchanged from the previous week, though they marked a 13-cent drop from the previous month and stay 7.3% below the national average. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA delayed tougher wastewater standards for coal-fired plants, including the J.H. Campbell plant on Christmas Eve to support grid reliability and lower costs (local environmental advocates will challenge the decision in legal reviews). Michigan Public Radio
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's 24% cannabis wholesale tax takes effect today as detailed in the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, with the treasury projecting a 50% wholesale-to-retail markup — lower than the 32% rate proposed earlier. 102.7 WFAT
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