Daily
Battle Creek
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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). 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ 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). Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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+. FOX 17
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ 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. Battle Creek Enquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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
- ➤ 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. Battle Creek Enquirer
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
~ Tony Robbins
About Daily Battle Creek
Welcome to the Daily Battle Creek, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Battle Creek, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Battle Creek, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Battle Creek.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Battle Creek and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Battle Creek
A free Battle Creek community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybattlecreek.com/sitemap