Good morning, Battle Creek.

The Battle Creek Fire Department responded after 6 a.m. Friday to a report of a structure fire at 576 W.

Van Buren St. where crews arrived in three minutes and quickly extinguished the blaze in a vacant church—investigators now consider the fire suspicious with $30,000 in damage and no injuries reported.

Battle Creek police arrested a 24-year-old woman on Wednesday after she fired shots at a vehicle on the 200 block of Goguac Street during a fight outside a home — police report that no one was hurt.

On Thursday morning, Battle Creek police and animal control responded in Bedford Township when three cows—Ferdinand, Elvis and Pat—were found grazing in a neighbor's yard along Halbert Road; officers safely herded the cows back to their field, but some flower beds were damaged.

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reminded pet owners to give their animals clean water, current vaccinations and proper identification to help prevent heat stress during high summer temperatures.

The release advised contacting a veterinarian if pets show signs of illness—guiding local families on how to keep their animals safe.

The high school girls soccer season ended in Battle Creek, and the online poll for the Enquirer’s 'Readers Choice' Player of the Year closed Thursday at noon — readers had the chance to vote for their top local player from a list of candidates.

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.

Vibe @ 5 Concert Series

5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music in Downtown Battle Creek's vibrant social scene.