Tornadoes in Michigan are no longer something only heard about in warm weather months. Calhoun County residents know the last few seasons have made that clear. Chandler Bos, Vice President of Michigan Storm Chasers, unpacks what it really takes to track severe...
Spring is in the air in Battle Creek. Annie Kelly from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine, rounds up the best local reasons to get out of the house. From lions at Binder Park Zoo to live music nights and a Symphony concert built around Ellis Island stories, we map out...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of...
Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott participated in the annual State of the Community address. The event was recorded in late February 2025 at AccessVision and included representatives from Albion, Battle Creek, Marshall, Springfield and Calhoun...
We talk with Jack Carlson from the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office about what veterans can do when civilian life feels unclear and VA benefits feel buried in paperwork. We break down the real services available locally, from disability claims to emergency help,...
We talk with Cassie Scramlin and Conrado Campos from Cereal City Sunrise Rotary about Ben’s Diabetes Journey, a bilingual children’s book designed to help kids understand diabetes with empathy and practical clarity. We share what we’re hearing from third graders, why...
We talk with Robert Miller, Executive Director of the the newly formed CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Calhoun County and why kids in abuse and neglect cases need a steady adult focused only on them. We break down how advocates are assigned, how they work...
Robby Dube with Eckland & Blando, who represents the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite, returns to Community Matters to talk about why the Marshall megasite case is headed back to the Michigan Supreme Court after the Court of Appeals' rewritten...
Calhoun County is considering renaming the Calhoun County Justice Center to honor Mary S. Coleman, a local legal trailblazer who became the first woman elected to the Michigan Supreme Court and later the first woman Chief Justice. Judge John Hallasey explains why the...
In the latest Wiggly Tail update, we catch up with Jessica Gilbert from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan featuring Wendell, a big young dog with a fluffy coat and a lot of love to give. Jessica also offers some spring health tips for pets to help keep...