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Battle Creek
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Low-flying helicopters will map geology and aquifers in 16 counties starting this month until summer for a study to update our understanding of groundwater reserves. The daylight flights will safely avoid populated areas (the work poses no risk to people or wildlife) and inform local officials. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. David Rzeszutko of Priority Health explained on Wednesday, April 1 that National Walking Day encouraged residents to adopt active lifestyles by questioning if 10k steps remain the standard + whether weighted vests add benefit. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer's poll for preseason boys lacrosse Player of the Year features 13 high school athletes and invites local readers to vote online until noon on April 10 (the season has just begun). Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ FOX 17 and Detroit Sportsnet announced they will air select Detroit Tigers games during the 2026 season. The season opener aired yesterday on FOX 17’s Antenna TV (a subchannel), with nine more games scheduled between April 16 and September 23. FOX 17
- ➤ Former West Michigan Whitecaps player Kevin McGonigal is making his Tigers debut today in Detroit against Saint Louis. The promising hitter is batting .364 (six games into the season) after a championship run with the Whitecaps. FOX 17
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ryan Holiday
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