Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
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🏛️ Government
City crews begin asphalt repair work along Goodale Avenue today—closing the road from Redner/Roosevelt to North Avenue; repairs will continue with closures from Wilds to Redner/Roosevelt tomorrow and from Hillsdale to Wilds on May 1, with work each day from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Michigan and 18 other states sued the U.S. Department of Education on Friday after the agency threatened to cut Title I funds from schools that continue their DEI programs—officials say this move places an unfair burden on education agencies already in compliance with Title VI.
Michigan Attorney General Ken Nessel emphasized that the lawsuit opposes new requirements that risk nearly $1.27 billion in federal funding for teaching essential programs.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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