Calhoun County Teen Honored for Her Actions During Life-Threatening Emergency

Calhoun County teen honored with statewide Young Hero Award for life-saving actions

BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB/WNWN)- A Calhoun County teenager was recently honored with the 2025 Michigan Young Hero Award, recognizing her quick thinking and courage during a life-threatening emergency involving her bonus father late last year. 14- year old Dakoda Carpenter,  received the award from the Michigan chapter of NENA (National Emergency Number Association) at the annual 911 joint APCO/NENA conference in Muskegon. The award celebrates young…

Calhoun County teen honored for her actions during life-threatening emergency

A Calhoun County teenager was awarded the 2025 Michigan Young Hero Award for her efforts during a life-threatening emergency.