CALHOUN COUNTY, MI -- A 56-year-old Battle Creek man died in a two-vehicle crash west of Marshall. The crash happened about 6:20 a.m. Thursday, July 10 at Verona Road and H Drive North. Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies said one vehicle was going northwest on Verona Road and the other west on H Drive North.

Vassallo is disappointed in the potential sale, telling News Channel 3 that WK Kellogg is a longtime staple in town, and is what the "cereal city" was built off of. "I remember the stories of the original Mr. Kellogg, of how community oriented he was in supporting the schools, the churches, the community," Vassallo said.

W.K. Kellogg Co. has shown a strong commitment to Battle Creek since its formation,” said Interim City Manager Ted Dearing. “We are hopeful that this commitment will continue under Ferrero’s ownership.

The Kellogg cereal business, an iconic Michigan brand, is being sold to Ferrero, an Italian chocolate and sweets company.

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Battle Creek man in Marshall Township early Thursday morning. At around 6:20 a.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Verona Road and H Drive in Marshall Township.

After two years, a new $10 million entrance for the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base is drawing traffic away from West Dickman Road.

A temporary road closure will affect a section of Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek on Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11.

A man connected to the death of a Battle Creek two year old was sentenced to prison Friday.Hashim Bell Jr. was sentenced to 10 to 60 years after he agreed to a plea deal.Previous coverage: Man convicted for death of Battle Creek toddlerHe was involved in a drive-by shooting that killed two-year-old Kai Turner.

Two Battle Creek men were arrested after methamphetamine was found inside their car at a traffic stop in Calhoun County on Tuesday, according to the Southwest Enforcement Team. ()