Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
📰 Economy
Gas prices in the Midwest dropped last week to an average of $3.00 per gallon from $3.04, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
This decrease marks a 12% decline from a year ago and shows that regional prices remain about 3.9% below the national average — with the national price averaging $3.12 per gallon.
🏛️ Government
A state Senate committee advanced Michigan bills to ban AI-generated sexual deepfakes of real people without consent—violators could face misdemeanor or felony charges.
The bipartisan bills now head to the full Senate floor for a vote.
The DNR's new deer hunting regulations took effect on Aug.
1 and change key season dates - extending the late antlerless firearm season to Jan. 11 in select counties and modifying early, archery and muzzleloading rules. Deer harvest reporting remains mandatory and hunters can call 517-284-9453 for assistance as the fall season begins with the Liberty hunt on Sept. 13-14.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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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.
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.
Bill Engvall Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets from $261 — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Bill Engvall at a lively venue.
Fishing with Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited
5-8 p.m. — Handmap Brewing — Free entry — Make new friends and learn to fish with expert mentoring and equipment provided.
🏠 Battle Creek Real Estate
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