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Battle Creek
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A sinkhole collapsed a 25 x 20 feet section of Riverside Drive north of Columbia Avenue early Friday during sewer repair work and one car sustained damage though no injuries were reported—city crews closed the road between Columbia Avenue and Territorial Road E and are using an excavator to bypass the sewer. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ A sinkhole collapsed a section of Riverside Drive north of Columbia Avenue early Friday, April 25, causing damage to one car and prompting city crews to set up a sewer bypass and plan repairs while keeping the road closed until further notice. City of Battle Creek
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers without a Real ID can use a federally approved passport or other TSA-approved documents for domestic flights—extra screening may be required if identity is not quickly confirmed—and drivers must update their licenses at local Secretary of State offices before May 7 to avoid travel issues. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ A bill in Lansing would extend workers’ compensation to part-time and on-call firefighters injured on duty but leaves volunteer firefighters without coverage. Volunteer firefighter Gilbert Flores from Grant Township, who suffered a serious heart condition while fighting a brush fire and underwent triple bypass surgery, said the gap is unfair—full-time firefighters receive benefits while volunteers do not. FOX 17
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Great Lakes IFT 2025 Suppliers' Day
3-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Check website for details — Celebrate the senses at the annual expo and enjoy an after party with cocktails and dinner.
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4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
4-7 p.m. — Festival Market Square — Free entry — Celebrate culture with food, music, and activities that honor Cinco de Mayo traditions.
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Tom Segura Live Comedy Show
8:00 – 9:30 PM — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets available from $104 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Tom Segura at a top-rated venue.
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Battle Creek Farmers' Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Festival Market Square — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and enjoy live music from talented musicians every Wednesday.
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2025 Brass Band of Battle Creek Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. — WK Kellogg Auditorium — $25-$65 — Lydia returns for a delightful evening of brass band music that the community won't want to miss.
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