Nick Buckley from Black Squirrel News unpacks why Calhoun County keeps landing near the bottom of Michigan's voter turnout rankings. Buckley explains the real-world barriers behind the numbers, from time and transportation to trust and the local news desert that...
Winter prep in Calhoun County starts long before the first storm. This time on Inside Calhoun County, Road Department Director Kristine Parsons talks through how they flip from construction season to full-time snow and ice control. Another thing to know: the simple...
Calhoun County Clerk Kim Hinkley clears up the most common points of voting confusion to help you choose an option that fits your life and still meet every deadline. From absentee ballots to early voting to Election Day, plus the exact tools that help you verify your...
State Representative Steve Frisbie explains what he’s delivered in Lansing and what he wants to tackle next, from roads to tax relief, if re-elected to represent District 44. Episode Resources Steve Frisbie's Website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning...
Former State Repesentative Jim Haadsma discusses his pursuit to reclaim the District 44 seat he lost by a razor-thin margin last election. He explains the specific tax and school policies he backs, and where he draws hard lines on data centers and a constitutional...
Sarah Lundy from the Calhoun County Household Hazardous Waste Department discusses what you can and can not bring to the county's last household hazaradout waste collection pick up for 2026, on September 14. Lundy offers tips on how you can make the disposal of...
Jen Hsu-Bishop with the United Way of South Central Michigan breaks down what Michigan’s SNAP work requirements mean right now and what Medicaid work requirements could mean starting in January 2027. She offers some simple things you can do to prevent benefit loss,...
Allie Stoddard from Binder Park Zoo talks about Maaga Shamba, a complete reimagining of the former Forest Farm space that will soon feature a redesigned cheetah habitat plus new species. She explains how exhibit decisions get made, what fall looks like at the zoo, and...
Eric Greene at Kellogg Community College talks about KCC's big 70 year anniversary serving Battle Creek and the region. He digs into what community college does best right now: affordable access, job-ready programs, smoother transfer paths, and a new partnership...
Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Carter talks about what it really takes to start the year strong, from daily attendance to student well-being. She shares the district’s biggest moves for reducing chronic absenteeism, improving literacy, and helping...