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The biggest winter weather event of the 2018-19 season so far in Southwest Michigan is on its way for the weekend and will start with heavy snow before ending with subzero temps by Monday morning.

Commissioner Kaytee Faris says that while Michigan law prohibits texting while driving, it doesn’t prohibit any other activities with a cell phone.

A deputy pulled a speeding driver over, and began to notice something “emerging from his ear” as he was speaking with him.

Take a look as we compare Battle Creek circa 2009 to today.

Cereal Fest returns to the Festival Market Square in Battle Creek

The city has now announced their "2018 story map", which is a multi-media experience featuring interactive maps, photos, and more. The map was put together using esri software, and is an attempt to make the presentation of the annual report more interesting.

Battle Creek Unlimited is working on their plans to demolish the former Shrank’s Cafeteria and Catering building at 85 and 87 W. Michigan Ave, with the goal of having the tear down complete in the spring.

CLOSINGS AND DELAYS

48-year-old Trent Davis was sentenced to between 52 and 77 years in prison on charges of assault with intent to murder and felony firearm; he will also serve between 6 and 10 years in prison on other charges concurrently.

Battle Creek Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Monday afternoon involving a vehicle that had been following another car.