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Battle Creek
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old Battle Creek man was killed in a rollover crash early Monday morning on Irving Park Drive while a 17-year-old passenger remains hospitalized with serious injuries—police arrested the 18-year-old driver on charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless driving causing death and serious injury. 102.7 WFAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cereal City Concert Band announced that Doris Doyon will be its new conductor starting August 1—she replaces Stephen White who left in July. Doyon brings over 20 years of experience leading school and community ensembles and was trained at UCLA. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan remains under an air quality alert today due to smoke from 81 uncontrolled wildfires in Canada that has impacted the Upper Peninsula, northern Michigan, and parts of the Thumb. Officials advise residents (especially those with heart or lung issues) to stay indoors (using air filters or air conditioning) as warm, dry conditions may worsen pollution into Tuesday. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport will begin a 450-foot runway extension next spring using a $14.1 million FAA grant—funds meant to improve safety and reduce delays. Officials said the project, which includes taxiway extension, blast pad reconstruction, and new runway markings, will be finished by fall 2026. 102.7 WFAT
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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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Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a vibrant social setting at Downtown Battle Creek's Friendship Park.
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Whack For Warmth Golf Outing Fundraiser
7 AM – 4 PM — Cedar Creek Golf Course — Fundraiser details available — Play golf to support heating assistance for local households.
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New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics
12 PM - 12 AM — Leila Arboretum Society — Kids get in FREE — A vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and connection with music, art, and mysticism.
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176th Calhoun County Fair
All day — Calhoun County Fairgrounds — Check website for pricing — Experience a week of fun with grandstand events, crafts, and entertainment for the whole family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The wound is the place where the light enters you.
~ Rumi
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