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A Battle Creek man could be facing a life sentence after allegedly using a knife in an attempted carjacking, just months after being paroled.

The judge says the safety measures in place at the jail amount to more of a policy statement than actual preventive practice.

A group of protesters recently raised attention to the detainees at the Calhoun County jail, claiming they are not criminals and should be released because of the potential of their contracting the COVID-19 virus

Unrelated cases are both likely to be positive for COVID-19

They’re upset that the county is holding detainees for US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. And they claim the COVID-19 virus threat is putting them in jeopardy.

A 19-year-old student was taken into custody Monday afternoon following tips of a handgun being on the premises of a Battle Creek-area school.

A Battle Creek man was arrested in Springfield late Sunday night after pulling out a firearm and threatening others during an argument.

A Battle Creek man is hospitalized in critical condition after his apartment was shot up more than 20 times.

The suspect believed to have shot and wounded a Battle Creek Police officer has been taken into custody.

Charges include Driving while Intoxicated, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession Methamphetamine & Possession of a Stolen Firearm.