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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek organizers will host the MLK Prayer Brunch at Hart-Dole Inouye Federal Center on Saturday, Jan. 17, featuring keynote speaker U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn (an event expected to draw 350 people) to honor Dr. King’s legacy. This marks the largest turnout in nearly 20 years of the celebration. Battle Creek Enquirer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a fire at Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek on Sunday afternoon when an oven on the fourth floor exceeded normal temperatures, and they extinguished the blaze within an hour with no injuries reported. 102.7 WFAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ During this cold spell, harmless springtails—also called snow fleas—are noticeable in moist areas of Battle Creek as they jump on melted snow and near indoor water sources; the tiny insects help decompose organic matter without causing harm. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KCC bowling teams placed second at the Jan. 9 Ancilla College Invitational in Indiana and will face a home meet at M-66 Bowl, Battle Creek, on Jan. 30 before regionals on Feb. 20 + the NJCAA National Championship Tournament in March. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ St. Philip's boys basketball team won against Athens as Tigers' Carter Dzwik reached a career milestone. The win boosted the team's confidence in a competitive season. Battle Creek Enquirer
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