Good morning, Battle Creek.

The WMU Homer Stryker School of Medicine will welcome 75 resident physicians and six fellows this summer in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, including four in a state program that repays loans for service in underserved areas (with 842 more applicants than last year).

On March 19, Kellogg Community College's marketing team earned seven national Paragon Awards for creative projects ranging from youth programming to logo design at the NCMPR National Conference in Washington, D.C.

The team has garnered 33 Paragon Awards since 2012 (highlighting sustained achievement).

Residents gathered Wednesday night at Gull Lake Middle School cafeteria to discuss Liberty Farms Solar, a proposed 2,000-acre solar farm north of M-89.

Consumers Energy will seek township permitting +as neighbors urge farmland preservation+ and plan to plant trees +for visual screening+.

The Better Business Bureau warns local residents to ignore robo calls that claim personal loan approvals.

Marketing Director Nakia Mills said 300 scam calls have been reported in Michigan since the start of 2026 and urged consumers not to share personal details.

Calhoun County's Board of Commissioners approved a $200K rapid-response opioid fund to help local groups quickly secure money for prevention, treatment and recovery efforts—eligible local, tribal and nonprofit organizations may apply on a rolling basis.

Schylling warns local families against microwaving NeeDoh toys after social media hacks reportedly led to explosions and burns — experts stress the toys are meant only for safe play.

With winter fading away, local drivers are urged to wash off road salt to prevent rust and corrosion on car parts.

AAA advises washing vehicles when temperatures are above freezing (ideally above 40) to avoid costly repairs.

Western Michigan hockey (the defending National Champions) will face Minnesota State in the NCAA Division I Tournament opening round on Friday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET in Loveland, Colo.

Battle Creek Enquirer's awards in winter sports have named Clark Erwin (Marshall) as boys basketball player of the year, Kyleria Guest (Battle Creek Central) and Aaliyah Smith (Lakeview) as girls basketball players, Onalee Taylor (Union City) as wrestler, and Easton Dale (Marshall) as swimmer or diver.

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.

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.

Showstopper Dance Competition

8 AM - 5 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — Experience a vibrant dance competition featuring every level of talent and a host of exciting awards.

WizardCon 2026

9 AM – 3 PM — Holiday Inn Battle Creek by IHG — Check website for entry fee — Experience the magic of gaming and sci-fi/fantasy at this exciting convention.

The Joe League Basketball Tournament

10 AM – 4 PM — Kellogg Arena — General Admission $10 — Exciting basketball tournament returning to Battle Creek with team registrations available.