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Battle Creek
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Red Cross volunteers are cleaning up damage from four tornadoes that struck southwest Michigan today — inspecting over 270 homes, distributing relief supplies, and confirming four fatalities in Edwardsburg and Union City. 102.7 WFAT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stryker Corporation says its products remain safe after a cyberattack hit its internal Microsoft system. The company is investigating while local hospitals report no issues with its Mako system used for hip + knee and shoulder procedures. 102.7 WFAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek residents can vote online for the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer Readers Choice High School Wrestler of the Year. The poll closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17—review the candidate list from local schools before voting. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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Symphony 5: American Dream
7:30-11:30 p.m. — W K Kellogg Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a delightful orchestral journey with a concert dedicated to the American Dream for local schools.
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WMU College of Aviation Fly-In
12-5 p.m. — Western Michigan University College of Aviation — Free entry — Family fun with aircraft, food, and an exciting egg hunt awaits.
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