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Battle Creek
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Battle Creek will host a free art walk on May 15 from 5-8 p.m.—featuring over 20 local artists displaying work at neighborhood businesses and awarding cash prizes to the top three winners. Battle Creek Enquirer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices dropped 14¢ per gallon statewide as Triple-A Michigan reported an average of $4.73, with a 15-gallon fill now costing about $71. Marquette offers the lowest price at $4.50 while Barry County records the highest at $4.92. 102.7 WFAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College will hold its record commencement for 449 graduates this Thursday at Kellogg Arena - 36 West Hamblin Avenue. The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. - doors open at 6:00 p.m. with speeches from KCC staff, trustees and featured speakers. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ Vicky Groat will step down as athletic director at St. Philip after 20 years to spend more time with her family, while Blake Shaw— a former Lakeview coach who assisted her— will take over in June as she continues coaching volleyball and managing student services. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Gas Utilities is offering $10,000 in grants to police, fire, and EMS agencies in southern and western Michigan for equipment or training, and applications are accepted through June 15. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rx Kids is expanding to more than 60 communities by summer to provide cash aid to moms before and after childbirth. The program offers $1,500 in mid-pregnancy and $500 monthly, funded by state dollars, local contributions, and private donations to help with baby basics. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer invites locals to vote for Athlete of the Week; nominees include Kobe Cordova of Harper Creek Baseball, Layla Huffman of Lakeview Girls Soccer, Kaylee Kirkpatrick of Softball and DJ Wood of track. Voting ends Wednesday at 5 p.m. with the winner featured Sunday. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $20 — Experience the thrilling competition at the state's premier wrestling showdown.
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The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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