This time on BC CIty Connection, Sarah Miller of the City of Battle Creek Purchasing Department breaks down how purchasing works so local and regional businesses can compete for city contracts with confidence. Sarah walks through BidNet Direct registration, bid...
This time on Inside Calhoun County, Michael Armitage from the Calhoun County Central Dispatch Authority talks about what really happens after a call to 911 and why dispatch is the link that holds emergency response together. Download the Smart 911 app on your phone,...
Longtime Miles for Memories volunteer Pat Fosdick returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to shed light on a significant resource for caregivers in Calhoun County: The Miles for Memories Caregiver Retreat. Click to hear about the 2026 retreat – and if it's...
Former vice-mayor and commissioner Lynn Ward Gray joins Community Matters amid her most recent drive to become Battle Creek mayor. Gray discusses her view on leadership with integrity, transparency, and what real access looks like day to day. From affordable housing...
Battle Creek City Commission at-large candidate Joe Harris joins Community Matters to talk about why he’s running and how an investigative mindset can change the way city decisions get made. He explains his views on listening, transparency, and accountability, plus...
Community Matters candidate interviews continue with at-large city commission candidate Autumn Smith. Smith, a frequent critic of the city administration and commission, talks about why she believes local government must enforce policy, follow the law, and, in her...
Jason Francisco, City of Battle Creek Community Services Director, joins BC City Connection to talk about a new communal kitchens pilot designed for families living long-term in hotels. Cooking in hotel rooms creates serious safety risks and this ARPA-funded, shared...
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...
Battle Creek mayoral candidate Dr. Tino Smith talks about why he’s running and how he wants to reconnect residents who feel shut out of City Hall. Smith discusses talk transparency in government, neighborhood voice, public safety tech, housing pressure, and the...
Battle Creek Police Department Sergeant Corey Champlin talks about a recent spike in vehicle thefts and why certain cars are getting targeted right now. He walks through practical car theft prevention steps you can take today to reduce your risk. Episode...