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Battle Creek
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kellanova is releasing Pop-Tarts ice cream sandwiches in Battle Creek—available at Walmart this month in frosted brown sugar cinnamon, frosted strawberry and frosted chocolate fudge—and will offer ice cream pints at select retailers later this summer. WOOD TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today the Better Business Bureau warned that employment scams in West Michigan are rising—making up 90% of their investigations—as scammers pose as real employers offering remote work while asking for Social Security numbers and bank account details, causing risks of identity theft and financial loss. FOX 17
- ➤ The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for 15-year-old Glenn Lee Brown who was last seen leaving Pennfield High School on May 7th — he is a white male with blond hair, blue eyes and is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds — as authorities use drone technology and trained volunteers to check private property for clues. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Treasury returned $675 million in unclaimed property over the past five years—funds include uncashed checks, dormant accounts, and safe deposit box contents. Residents can search the Treasury’s online database and file a claim with proper documentation—this process returns legally owned funds. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek native Andrew Walker, a former Michigan State golfer, advanced to the final qualifying round after shooting a 5-under-par score in the first stage and now needs 36 holes to secure a U.S. Open spot—he will compete in North Carolina on June 2 before the event begins on June 12–15. FOX 17
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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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Isaiah 117 Red Door Dash 5K
1-4 p.m. — 7290 B Dr N, Battle Creek, MI — Entry fee applies — Lace up your shoes and help support children in foster care in the local community.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Beadle Lake Afc Home — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living options with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship
June 6-8 — Battle Creek Country Club — Admission details TBA — Experience thrilling golf action at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship featuring rising stars from the Epson Tour.
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Clint Black Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets starting at $47 — Experience the country music icon Clint Black live in concert.
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Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run/Walk
8:00-10:30 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $25-$45 — Compete in a fun run/walk and earn a t-shirt by registering early!
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