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Battle Creek
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Binder Park Zoo in Newton Township will host its Tour de Zoo event on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—tickets cost $50 and include free zoo swag and one complimentary beverage from New Belgium Brewing Company—and visitors are encouraged to wear costumes to compete for prizes. WOOD TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Battle Creek Police Department investigated a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night on the 100 block of Freedom Lane when a bullet entered an apartment window—shell casings were found and bullets struck two apartments and a vehicle though police believe they were not the intended targets. 102.7 WFAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Battle Creek may hear loud noises and see increased military activity today as the 110th Wing Air National Guard begins the Northern Strike training exercise at Battle Creek Executive Airport (running until Aug. 12). The controlled training includes ground burst simulators and simulated active shooter drills and involves over 7,500 participants (from 36 states and nine international partners). WOOD TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan health officials say updated COVID-19 vaccines will protect nearly everyone aged 6 months and older including pregnant women — studies show the vaccine cuts children's urgent care visits by 65 to 70%. They urge residents to talk with their health care providers as a new variant, NB.1.8.1, spreads in the U.S. despite recent federal changes. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Enquirer has released a list of top female athletes from Lakeview, representing graduates from 2000 to 2025, for Battle Creek readers to vote on the Best of the 21st Century. Voting is online until Aug. 6 + the list features candidates such as Marley Bellwood, Ava Cook, and Maggie Farrell. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy free outdoor concerts in Downtown Battle Creek’s vibrant Social District.
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10th Annual Battle Creek Caribbean Festival
6-11 p.m. — The Base Bar & Grill — Enjoy a vibrant taste of the Caribbean with music and delicious food.
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