Good morning, Battle Creek.

A 70-year-old Battle Creek man died when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle in the Urbandale neighborhood late Sunday, May 18 at around 11:20 p.m.—police said a 24-year-old Kalamazoo woman fled the scene, is now in jail, and alcohol and marijuana may have played a role in the accident.

Scammers have been texting Michigan residents claiming unpaid toll fees even though Michigan has no toll roads—state officials warn not to click on links or share personal details.

MDOT and the FTC advise reporting these messages and deleting them to avoid further fraud.

A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will visit Battle Creek on May 27th to review the police department’s policies, procedures and support services as part of its voluntary accreditation process.

The department invites public comments from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 27th — callers are limited to five minutes to address the department’s ability to meet 108 standards.

Bronson Cancer Center in Battle Creek has installed a new linear accelerator that uses precise radiation to treat cancer thanks to a $3 million donation from Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Community Partners.

The machine targets cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue — part of the donation will fund facility upgrades at Bronson’s Mawby Center.

Battle Creek readers can vote for an Athlete of the Week who excelled in high school sports from May 12 to 17—votes will be accepted until Wednesday at 5 p.m. and the winner will be featured in Sunday's spotlight story.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Summer 2025 Communities of Practice

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Battle Creek Adult Education — Free entry — Enhance best practices in youth development for the upcoming summer season.