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Battle Creek
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer signed House Bill 4285 on Jan. 29 to let schools offer firearm & hunter safety classes as an elective for students in grades 6-12. The law aims to boost hunter education and conservation by providing a clear path to the required certification for a hunting license. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pennfield senior Johnny Lake scored his 1,000th career point on Jan. 23 in a win over Parma Western + earned 57 percent of fan votes to be named Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ The Enquirer's Best of Battle Creek series now highlights top small forwards from local high schools, with coaches nominating players and online voting opening today (voters can cast their ballots until polls close at noon next Tuesday). 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
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
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