Good morning, Battle Creek.

Battle Creek stands with its Burmese neighbors as federal Temporary Protected Status decisions may cause uncertainty for local families—city officials call on federal representatives to seek compassionate solutions.

Charitable Union is launching its Shoe’ Gooder campaign to give free steel-toed shoes to job-seekers moving into manufacturing this Giving Tuesday on Dec.2.

Local donors are invited to contribute new or gently used shoes or funds at its Battle Creek store on Calhoun St to help these workers start stable employment.

Santa Claus will visit libraries, museums, and other holiday events in Calhoun County this season.

Horrocks and Co.—hosting a meet Santa and his reindeer event on Nov. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.—and sites like Willard Library, Kids 'N' Stuff Museum, Winter Wanderland at Kellogg Arena, and several Marshall businesses will offer festive activities through Dec. 20.

The Battle Creek VA’s Remember-A-Vet program will start tomorrow and run until January 1, offering hospitalized veterans care packages on seven holidays—donors can mail checks to the VA’s Community and Volunteer Service at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center on 5500 Armstrong Road.

Chelsea Milling Company has kept Jiffy corn muffin mix affordable for 75 years by sticking to its classic recipe and packaging — boxes sell for 50 cents at Walmart during Thanksgiving and the family-run firm in Michigan still uses vintage equipment — keeping this Depression-era staple true to its roots.

Post Consumer Brands will lay off 71 employees in Battle Creek beginning January 8th, including 30 production support workers + the company sent a WARN letter to state regulators.

GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said that West Michigan gas prices were forecast to be $3.02 per gallon on Thanksgiving with rates expected to drop to around $2.99 by Christmas once BP sorted issues at its Whiting refinery—county prices had ranged from $3.12 to $3.19 as of 7 a.m. on Nov. 25.

Dr. David Rzeszutko of Priority Health offered advice on FOX 17 Morning News for a balanced Thanksgiving meal by urging smaller portions, more vegetables, and proper hydration + suggesting family walks after the meal to keep the celebration enjoyable without overindulgence.

Stella is a six-year-old golden retriever—she has a skin condition that responds to special foods—and is available for adoption through the Humane Society of West Michigan during Pet Adoption Tuesday.

She enjoys playing with balls, frisbees, and tug-of-war and has lived successfully with dogs, cats, and children.

Lakeview head coach Renee Buchholz is named the 2025 All-City Volleyball Team Coach of the Year after leading her team to a district title, an All-City Tournament championship, and a regional finals appearance — she earned this honor amid challenges from a new lineup and graduation losses — marking a standout season.

The 2025-26 basketball schedules for local boys and girls teams are now available.

They list game dates from December to February for schools including Battle Creek Central, Harper Creek, and Lakeview.

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.

Winter Jam 2025 - Best of Both Worlds Edition

7 PM - 1 AM — Kellogg Arena — $39+ — Experience a spectacular night of music uniting hip-hop and R&B for a vibrant celebration of culture and community.