Good morning, Battle Creek.

AAA forecasts that Michigan will see record holiday travel as 2.6 million people will leave home with 2.3 million driving on busy roads from noon to 9 p.m. on November 25th plus heavy congestion expected on November 30th and December 1st for return trips.

Travelers are advised to fill up their tanks and plan ahead to avoid delays.

Marshall's new M-96 interchange with I-69 will reopen by Tuesday, November 25 with one lane in each direction and a diverging diamond design, while MDOT says crews will finish installing signs and pavement markings into December.

Michigan law allows drivers to use snow chains only when deep snow prevents the chains from touching the road—this rule helps protect both tires and pavement.

Car owners must install chains carefully as they remain a temporary solution for snowy conditions.

Battle Creek high school swimmers broke long-held records this season as Lakeview senior Raegan Magnus broke a 41-year mark in the 50-yard freestyle and Harper Creek sophomore Ella Laupp set new times in the 500 and 100 free—both will compete at state finals on Nov.

21-22.

Winter Wanderland 2025

2-8 p.m. — Festival Market Square, Battle Creek, MI — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical collection of events throughout the city.

Ezra Ray Hart Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Firekeepers — Starting at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with Ezra Ray Hart at Firekeepers Casino.

11th Annual Jingle in the Creek USA Wrestling Tournament

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $10 admission — Experience thrilling youth wrestling matches with festive holiday spirit.

Hazard Control Conference

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Check Official Website — Engage in workshops and sessions focused on improving safety protocols and risk management in various industries.