Good morning, Battle Creek.

U.S. News' 2027 retirement rankings released Oct.

27 named Midland the top U.S. retirement city and put Troy, Wyoming, and Rochester Hills in the top 25; Battle Creek ranked No. 234 nationally (consider local housing, health care, and taxes when planning).

Bronson Healthcare will hold two job fairs for nurses, nursing assistants, and patient-care workers on Nov.

10 in Kalamazoo and Nov. 12 in Battle Creek so candidates can meet nursing leaders, learn about openings, and interview on site.

Kellogg Community College's marketing team won 10 Medallion Awards — three Gold, four Silver, three Bronze — for signage, advertising, social media and promotional materials, the college said; winners were announced Oct.

6 at the NCMPR District 3 conference in Madison.

The DNR released a township-level map on Thursday, Oct.

29 showing where epizootic hemorrhagic disease has killed white-tailed deer, with Jackson and Ingham counties and parts of mid-Michigan the current hotspot; the map will be updated weekly and hunters are urged to report suspected cases.

Try to win an estimated $463 million Mega Millions jackpot today; Michigan ticket sales run until 10:45 p.m., and if you miss it, Powerball's Saturday, Oct.

31 Halloween drawing is expected to hit $760 million with sales until 9:58 p.m.

Caleb Francisco and Alivia Winer were named Bronson Battle Creek Athletes of the Week for Oct.

19 to Oct. 24 after Francisco threw three TD passes and ran for another in St. Philip and Athens' 48-24 win, and Winer had 17 assists and 16 digs to help Lakeview win the conference title.

MHSAA football playoffs start today; Harper Creek will host Battle Creek Central in a district semifinal (Detroit Free Press predicts Harper Creek 48, Central 31).