Good morning, Battle Creek.

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (12685 East C Ave) is hosting a guided bird ID walk on Feb.

14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that meets at its Resource Center before heading to Wintergreen Lake, and it offers free admission on Feb. 15 for the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Cracker Barrel updated its travel rules by directing employees to pay for their own alcohol while dining mainly at its locations (a cost-cutting measure amid a revenue drop) and postponing trips further into 2026 as part of guidelines in place since 2024.

Battle Creek recorded a high of 59° on Jan.

9 – it hit freezing at 32° on Jan. 17 and fell to -19° on Jan. 24 during a prolonged cold snap. Weather officials expect temperatures to warm soon.

Recent reports show more than half of the Great Lakes are iced over, with lake Erie nearly completely frozen.

An Arctic front on Tuesday — pushing further growth as researchers expect additional build-up in coming days.

Monday's drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, and the next draw is today at 10:59 p.m. with a prize of at least $80 million (Michigan tickets are sold until 9:45 p.m.).

Calhoun County Treasurer Melinda Weaver and Independent Bank launched the Homebuyer Assistance Program today, offering eligible residents up to $8,000 toward down payment and closing costs on a primary home.

Applicants must meet income limits, attend homebuyer counseling, and secure financing through Independent Bank (details available by phone).

Three Michigan pups from Kalamazoo and Muskegon are set to compete in Puppy Bowl XXII on Sunday, Feb.

8 on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, and truTV — the event will feature a kickoff show at 1 p.m. ET and a local watch party at Dirty Dog Bar and grille.

Readers cast their votes in the Battle Creek Enquirer's online poll as the contest to name the No. 1 high school cheerleading team was held, with entries from Battle Creek Central, Climax-Scotts, Harper Creek, Gull Lake, Homer, Lakeview, Pennfield, & Union City.

The vote closed at 5 p.m. Monday.

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.

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.

MARVAC 39th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show

1-8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $8 adult admission, $7 senior admission — Discover the latest RVs and enjoy exclusive show deals over the weekend.