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Battle Creek
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that on Tuesday, Mar. 10, Michigan gas prices averaged $3.60, placing the state among the nation's top 10 for costly fuel. The increase is linked to rising global oil costs, prompting locals to use apps like GasBuddy for finding lower rates. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Michigan by mid-to-late spring. Hummingbird Central's digital migration map tracks their flight from states like Florida and Texas so residents may set out feeders to welcome early arrivers. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ On March 6, tornadoes swept southwest Michigan, and an EF3 hit Union City (the earliest such tornado recorded in the state), causing four deaths and multiple injuries; extreme temperature differences fueled the event. Meteorologists advised families to prepare for future severe weather. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County will join Michigan’s statewide tornado drill on March 18 during Severe Weather Awareness Week to test emergency alerts and review safety plans. The drill features a live alert test at 12:59 p.m. and a county opt-in alert test at 1 p.m. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents can cast their vote for the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Readers Choice High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year—online polling closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Showstopper Dance Competition
All day — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — Experience a vibrant dance competition featuring diverse categories and awards.
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Food Prize 2026
9 AM – 12 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — Experience regional food innovation with competitions, showcases, and educational forums for food entrepreneurs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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