Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police caution drivers to slow down due to multiple crashes on icy I-69 and I-94, impacting travel and prompting alternate route advisories. FOX 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A home in Battle Creek was struck by gunfire six times in an isolated incident, where a 67-year-old couple were unharmed; police are seeking information. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek Police arrested a person in a Santa costume attempting to steal donated Christmas gifts, further described humorously as 'The Grinch,' and are seeking more recruits. City of Battle Creek
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan state and local governments will receive nearly $11 billion in funding through the American Rescue Plan to support essential services and workers. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ Battle Creek announces service adjustments for the holiday season, including closures and schedule changes for city offices, transit services, and trash pickups. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At least 100 people across 23 states were sickened by salmonella linked to cucumbers, leading to multiple recalls of contaminated products. Battle Creek Enquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Many pharmacies will remain open on Christmas Eve with varying operational hours, but most will be closed on Christmas Day, alongside federal and state offices, banks, and some major retail chains. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chuck Turner Classic will feature a full day of holiday high school basketball games at Battle Creek Central Fieldhouse, including key city rivalries. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer invites readers to vote for the 'Best Team of the Year' in high school sports, highlighting teams with exceptional achievements in 2024. Battle Creek Enquirer
-
Live Music Event Featuring C&N
Enjoy a night of live music at the New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub with talented duo C&N while savoring delicious brews and food.
-
Mirage: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Mirage, a renowned tribute band, will perform the classic hits of Fleetwood Mac at the FireKeepers Casino Event Center, offering fans a nostalgic musical experience.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Battle Creek
Welcome to the Daily Battle Creek, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Battle Creek, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Battle Creek, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Battle Creek.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Battle Creek and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Battle Creek
A free Battle Creek community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybattlecreek.com/sitemap