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Battle Creek
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hans Schuler, longtime owner and civic leader of Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub, died Tuesday at age 88 in Marshall. He helped grow the family business from its 1909 origins until selling it in 2019 to secure its future in the community. 102.7 WFAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sky watchers can anticipate the snow moon peaking at 5:09 p.m. on Feb. 1, followed by a planetary parade featuring Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter on Feb. 28. A lunar eclipse with a blood moon will occur March 2-3, peaking on March 3 for a brief period. Battle Creek Enquirer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A 2024 TRIP study shows Michigan drivers face extra vehicle repair costs from potholes created by warming temperatures; Battle Creek drivers pay an average of $749 a year amid 40% of major roads being in poor condition. Battle Creek Enquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College is accepting applications for accredited health sciences programs including nursing, dental hygiene, radiography and physical therapist assistant courses. Deadlines are staggered this spring from March 2 to Aug. 13 at the KCC Battle Creek campus. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Kellogg Community College offers free CNA training to eligible Battle Creek residents this spring; courses run from March 9 through May 7 at 450 North Ave from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, and applicants must apply online by Feb. 13 (STEP UP program) while completing a background check. Battle Creek Enquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Families in Battle Creek can explore Valentine’s gift ideas for children that include themed books, toys, clothing and crafts available online for purchase ahead of Saturday, Feb. 14 + many options cost less than $25 and serve both toddlers and tweens. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer hosted an online poll for high school girls basketball midseason Player of the Year, with votes closing Tuesday at 5 p.m. and a candidate list drawn from local schools based on first-half performances. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Man Vs. Beast Bull Riding
7-10 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — General Admission $23, Children 2 and under free — Experience the ultimate rush as cowboys take on bulls in a heart-pounding adrenaline show.
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Que The Cheese - BBQ and Mac & Cheese Festival
3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Purchase tickets — Celebrate the ultimate fusion of smoky BBQ and gooey mac & cheese in Battle Creek.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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