Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🏘️ Community
Binder Park Zoo will open for the 2026 season Wednesday, Apr.
22, offering wildlife encounters and family fun with a debut baby sloth and baby lemur. Members can enjoy a preview on Tuesday, Apr. 22 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) that features interactive animal visits and outdoor courses.
💼 Business
Walmart will remodel 15 stores across Michigan in 2026 to upgrade layouts, technology and services for shoppers.
The improvements at Battle Creek and 14 other sites — following a $546 million statewide investment — include enhanced pharmacies, interactive displays and a store app to boost customer convenience.
🎓 Education
KBS Director Bryan L.
Foster will speak on plant communities, prairie restoration and the role of research at a free Dessert with Discussion lecture on April 29 at 7 p.m. in the KBS Academic Building auditorium in Hickory Corners (event includes dessert and a cash bar with both in-person and virtual options available).
🏛️ Government
Calhoun County begins its 2026 road maintenance season today with 16 contractor crews patching potholes and repairing roads in two townships at a time — residents can follow project updates online.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Battle Creek Real Estate
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💼 Battle Creek Job Board
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📣 Battle Creek Announcements
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