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Battle Creek
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NBC will air the 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 and at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 while Freeform shows the classic special several times throughout December; viewers can also purchase the 47-minute film on streaming platforms. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers reported Tuesday that only 0.47% of the Great Lakes is covered by ice—inch-thick layers have formed on part of Lake Superior's Canadian coast—and the ice season is expected to build as winter continues into February. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer has posted a preseason poll of 20 high school wrestlers and invites residents to vote for the Wrestler of the Year online; the poll remains open until noon on Dec. 8 (featuring athletes from local schools such as Battle Creek Central and Harper Creek). Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer today released its 2025 All-Area Football Team (honoring standout players from Marshall, Climax-Scotts, Union City, and Coldwater) based on nominations by local coaches and sports staff. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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