Calhoun County does not generally have a significant amount of reported incidents of wrong-way drivers. But, many other counties do – particularly in higher-populated areas. That's the word from Calhoun County Sheriff's Department Lt. Curtis Smith....
Battle Creek's annual tradition – the Community Prayer Breakfast – seeks to bring all denominations together for a morning of inspiration and motivation. In its 43rd year, the longtime coordinator of the event, Helen Royal, joins Community Matters to talk about...
In this Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, Lacy and Jessica join Community Matters to talk about three big things: Whisker Mixer Fundraiser: Set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at The Base in Springfield, this annual event features a...
FireKeepers Casino Hotel has evolved from a gaming institution to include a upscale hotel tower. Then another. Today, FireKeepers CEO Frank Tecumseh shares with Community Matters some perspective on how far the facility has come, as well as the overall...
Voters in Emmett Township will decide on May 6, 2025 whether to continue support of a millage Supervisor Tracy Myers says will help pay for new emergency equipment. Myers tells Community Matters it is an effort to save funds for new public safety vehicles and other...
Marshall's Dark Horse Brewing plans its annual Spring Smokeoff around BBQ, beer and a charitable connection. That's the plain again in 2025, with a portion of the $25 entry fee to support Marshall Area Community Services (MACS) on May 3. Now under the...
When Brian and Joleen Robins learned their teenage daughter might be facing a lifetime of health challenges, they braced for what that could mean. But, as Brian tells Community Matters, what happened next was not the outcome that was expected. In fact, it resulted in...
Michigan's 45th District Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) chairs the House Judicial Committee, this after Republicans regained control after the November 2024 election. In this update with Community Matters, Lightner talks about the role of the Judicial...
In a wide-ranging interview, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Carter returns to Community Matters. This time, Carter offers insight into how possible department of education restructuring at the national level could affect Battle Creek. The...
Battle Creek's Trinity Community Development and Neighborhood Center has a mission to ”improve the quality of life” in the Trinity neighborhood. That means doing so simply by providing a place for various groups to meet. It also means connecting the...