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Battle Creek
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Otsego man died on Thursday when he was hit by a tractor trailer near the 124th Avenue exit on US-131 while working on his vehicle—two hours later a four-car crash near Plainwell killed a Battle Creek woman after a pickup driver did not stop for backed-up traffic. 102.7 WFAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office said a 30-year-old prisoner tried to escape during a hospital visit for a hand injury on Sunday shortly before 8 a.m.—he was caught within 10 minutes with help from a Battle Creek officer and deputies will seek additional charges for the attempt. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA predicts that the upcoming July holiday season will see over 2.1 million Michigan residents travel 50 miles or more, with nearly 1.8 million taking road trips and gas prices remaining near $3.30 per gallon. Travelers are advised to prepare for heavy traffic—especially on I-69 and I-94 during peak times on July 3rd afternoon and July 7th evening. 102.7 WFAT
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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.
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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.
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Vibe@5 – Toppermost Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music in Downtown Battle Creek's lively social district.
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Taco and Tequila Festival
3-8 p.m. — Festival Market Square — Cost varies — Michigan's Original Taco & Tequila Festival returns with larger festivities and flavors.
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Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live music in Downtown Battle Creek's Social District.
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PAWS Classic Golf Outing
8 AM – 4 PM — Binder Park Golf Course — Fundraiser — Come Par-Tee to support Paws With A Cause and enjoy meeting wonderful dogs raised by volunteers.
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Battle Creek Scavenger Hunt Adventure
12-9 p.m. — Downtown Battle Creek — Ticket required — Embark on a quirky scavenger hunt uncovering the hidden gems of Cereal City.
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