Good morning, Battle Creek.

The EPA's Air Quality Index uses a color scale—green, yellow, orange, red, purple, maroon—to show how clean or polluted the air is and what health risks may be linked to each level.

Michigan residents, especially those with asthma or heart problems, can check current air quality using online tools such as the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard or AirNow.

State-ranked Gull Lake lost 9-2 to Three Rivers in a Division 2 regional final on June 7 at Stevensville-Lakeshore High School—ending its season at 31-7 after a run that included a Final Four appearance last year; Coldwater softball won a regional championship at Waverly High School and will face Paw Paw in the state quarterfinals on June 10 at Bailey Park.

Gull Lake's team finished sixth at the Division 2 state golf championships held on June 7 at Bedford Valley Golf Course with a total score of 622, and Hank Livingston placed 24th.

Harper Creek's Joey Mario finished 77th after shooting rounds of 82 and 86.

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.

Oaklawn Pink Out the Park Night

6:35 – 9:00 p.m. — MCCU Field — $20 ticket package — Enjoy a night of baseball while supporting women's health initiatives with a special promotional package.

Cheetah Chase 5K

6:30-10 a.m. — Binder Park Zoo — Registration required — Experience a thrilling 5K race through scenic zoo paths alongside exotic animals.

Beach Day Painting Party

6:00-8:30 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Enjoy a fun paint and sip session under the guidance of a local artist.

Michigan State Armwrestling Championships 2025

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Weigh-ins on Friday and Saturday — Watch the best arm wrestlers in Michigan face off in an exciting competition.

City Kids Day

12-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — A fun-filled event for families featuring games, music, and activities for kids in Battle Creek.

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival

8 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Battle Creek Executive Airport — Tickets available now — Experience aerial thrills with spectacular pyrotechnics and stunning night shows at North America’s largest air and balloon festival.