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Post Consumer Brands is permanently shutting down production of certain cereal products at its Battle Creek plant, resulting in approximately 71 layoffs starting January 2026, affecting jobs related to Grape Nuts, granola, and bran production.
The Battle Creek Endoscopy and Surgery Center in Michigan is set to close by the end of the year due to the retirement of key physicians and an inability to fill their positions. This closure highlights a broader issue of a nationwide shortage of gastroenterologists, which is expected to worsen by 2025. The center's closure will impact local healthcare, increasing wait times for procedures like colonoscopies, as patients will need to seek services at hospitals. Both Bronson and Ascension hospitals are working to ensure a smooth transition for affected patients.
A "mass drug overdose event" occurred at a private residence in Battle Creek, Michigan, where at least 10 people were found unresponsive with decreased breathing. While no deaths were reported, seven individuals were evaluated in an emergency department. Health officials suspect that individuals intended to use cocaine but unknowingly consumed opioids, likely fentanyl, leading to overdose. Alcohol use further complicated the situation. The Calhoun County Public Health Department recommends avoiding drugs altogether, but for those who use drugs, they advise being aware of unknown substances, having naloxone available, using drugs with a designated person, and responding to an opioid overdose with rescue breathing and naloxone. Michigan's Good Samaritan law protects individuals seeking medical assistance for an overdose from drug possession charges. The health department in Battle Creek distributes free naloxone and overdose response kits.
A suspect who shot and killed a woman near Golden Avenue and Riverside Drive in Battle Creek has been arrested in Georgia. The suspect was taken into custody for homicide.
A police officer in Battle Creek has been placed on administrative leave following a shooting at Claude Evans Park on June 21, 2023. The incident is currently under investigation.
A woman was found fatally shot in a car near Golden Avenue and Riverside Drive in Battle Creek, Michigan. Police responded to gunshots in the area and found the car in the tree line at the edge of Riverside Park. Despite efforts by the Battle Creek Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance, the woman died at the scene. The police department is investigating the murder and asking for the public's help.
Two suspects have been charged with illegally moving a body that was found in Battle Creek. The investigation is ongoing.
The city of Battle Creek cancelled a news conference regarding Kellogg Company's split, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday. No reason was given for the cancellation.