Battle Creek Enquirer

6 days ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Eric Lagatta

A U.S. citizen was shot and killed Thursday after hijacking a small airplane in Belize at knifepoint and stabbing three people on board, officials in Belize and the U.S. confirmed. The man brandished a knife while the Tropic Air plane was airborne while demanding that the pilots take him out of the country, Police Commissioner Chester Williams told journalists, according to Reuters. The man was identified Thursday as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a U.S. citizen and military veteran, Williams added.

1 week ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Bill Broderick

Vote for who you think will be the Battle Creek Enquirer Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year this seasonBATTLE CREEK - We are listing the top 30 high school track athletes in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year when the season is over. It's the 2025 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year poll.

1 week ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Bill Broderick

BATTLE CREEK - The spring track season has arrived to the area quickly, but speed is a good thing when it comes to this sport as we take a look at the city and area girls track squads for 2025. Fans of high school girls track will want to mark their calendar with key dates coming up, including the All-City Track Meet on April 25 and regionals starting May 15. The MHSAA state meet is set for May 31 at various locations.

1 week ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Bill Broderick

BATTLE CREEK — The tennis season can be hit or miss in early spring, with the weather getting in the way. But the schedule will soon be in full swing and there's a lot to know about the city and area squads. Fans of high school girls tennis will want to keep in mind some key dates coming up, including the All-City meet on April 26 and regionals starting May 14. The MHSAA state tournament is set for the weekend of May 29-31 at various locations.

1 week ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Bill Broderick

BATTLE CREEK — We are listing the top 15 high school girls tennis players in the area and asking readers to vote for who will end up being the Battle Creek Enquirer Girls Tennis Player of the Year when the season is over. It's the 2025 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Girls Tennis Player of the Year poll. Matches have just started, and some players are already serving notice that they are ready for breakout years. But here's a preseason list of possible choices.