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Friday, April 10th, 2026

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Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Kellogg’s unveiled a limited-edition Frosted Flakes cereal box sleeve featuring maize and blue to honor the Michigan Wolverines’ national championship on Apr. 9 — only 10,000 sleeves are available online starting at $20.26 with free shipping for orders over $60.  Battle Creek Enquirer

CULTURE NEWS

  • Classic rock band ZZ Top will perform Aug. 28 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel on 11177 E. Michigan Ave. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 25 & start at $99 plus fees.  Battle Creek Enquirer

SPORTS NEWS

  • Dylan Larkin’s hat trick and Moritz Seider’s career-high five points powered the Red Wings to a 6 to 3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night, keeping their playoff hopes alive — they now trail Ottawa by three points.  FOX 17
  • The Battle Creek Enquirer launched its Preseason Girls Tennis Player of the Year poll featuring 11 top high school players, and the online vote is open until noon Wednesday, April 15. Local matches have just begun and the event spotlights athletes poised for breakout performances.  Battle Creek Enquirer
  • The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association released preseason rankings listing top teams in all divisions, including Battle Creek Harper Creek in Division 2. Last year’s champions lead their groups as teams gear up to begin a busy spring baseball season.  Battle Creek Enquirer

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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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.

    Sun, 4/12/26

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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.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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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.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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