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Battle Creek
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KCCU held its 23rd annual Holiday Toy Drive today at local branches, collecting over 800 toys for children through partnerships with the Salvation Army (Angel Tree Program), the St. Joseph County United Way, and There’s Enough. The drive eased holiday financial stress for local families. Battle Creek Enquirer
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ No one won Monday's Powerball jackpot drawing and the prize has risen from more than $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion. The next drawing is at 10:59 p.m. today and Michigan ticket sales are open until 9:45 p.m. (playing costs $2). Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan law prohibits shoveling or plowing snow, slush or ice from driveways into public roads, and violators risk a $100 fine. Local officials urge residents to deposit snow only on their own property to keep streets clear & avoid costly winter maintenance. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bronson Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare reached a new contract that keeps all Bronson facilities in-network for UnitedHealthcare members in southwest Michigan. The agreement, confirmed by Ryan Horn (senior vice president at Bronson), guarantees uninterrupted access to care for patients. FOX 17
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com showed that in November, Calhoun County home listings had a median price of $224,950—down 2.2% from the previous month—and average homes of 1,616 sqft listed at $140 per sqft; 120 new listings marked a 20% increase from last year. Battle Creek Enquirer
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