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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek will open Wednesday, April 22 with giraffe feeding experiences, riding attractions and dining options along with gift shops. Military and AAA members receive discounts (50% and 10%, respectively). Battle Creek Enquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The dispute between E.W. Scripps Co. and Xfinity left Michigan cable customers without station access since March 31 — key channels like WXYZ and FOX are affected. Viewers can still access programming via antennas or streaming services as negotiations remain stalled. Battle Creek Enquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College choirs will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at a free spring concert on April 12 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Battle Creek — the event also marks the choir program’s 69th year and the 20th year of the annual 'Singing in the Spring' series. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flood warnings remain in effect this week as heavy weekend rains overfilled rivers including the Grand River near Grand Rapids and areas like Battle Creek which received 2.35 inches so far—additional rain is forecast for Friday morning. Weather officials warn residents to avoid flooded roadways. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer is holding a preseason poll for Girls Track Athlete of the Year, with online voting open until noon Monday, Apr. 13. The poll features 21 high school athletes (from local schools) competing for the honor. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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