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Battle Creek
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College is accepting applications for its two-year Radiography Program, which includes hands-on lab training and over 1,400 clinical hours at local hospitals. The full-time program accepts 20 students through May 21 & prepares graduates for national certification and promising job growth. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Purdue’s AeroEco Lab noted that nearly 12 million birds will fly over Michigan tonight after 9 million passed overhead Thursday night; experts urge turning off outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to ease skyglow during spring migration. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State wildlife officials approved a one-buck rule for Lower Peninsula hunters that will take effect on March 1, 2027. The measure comes after nearly 10 hours of public debate & aims to balance the deer population by encouraging the harvest of does. Michigan Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bronson Healthcare marks 125 years of service today as it celebrates a new Health in Harmony campaign and national awards including top ratings for Bronson Methodist Hospital (the No. 1 academic medical center) amid plans for Healthcare Employee Week. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Residents in Battle Creek with seasonal allergies face high tree pollen levels today, with a local reading of *10.1* as many parts of Michigan recorded similar counts on May 14; experts advise limiting outdoor exposure to help reduce symptoms. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kobe Cordova helped Harper Creek win the All-City Baseball Tournament by going 2-for-2, scoring a run and an RBI in a 3-2 championship win over Pennfield today. He earned Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week with 45 percent of fan votes before the 5 p.m. deadline. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ The Best of Battle Creek series expands to include a new online poll for middle infielders in local high school softball teams, with nominees chosen by area coaches. Readers are invited to vote for their favorite, with polls closing at noon next Tuesday. 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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Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run-Walk
7:45 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $35 early registration — Lace up for a fun run through Battle Creek's scenic routes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Carl Jung
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