It’s been one month since Michigan’s new ban on holding a cell phone while driving took effect. Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us the department has been enforcing the rule, but that’s not the only goal.
From the Associated Press — Poor conditions have forced a 59-year-old Michigan man to quit an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan after just hours in the water. MLive reports that Jim Dreyer, of Grand Haven, entered
The Benton Harbor Planning Commission has approved a draft master plan and sent it on to the full city commission. At a meeting this week, Paul Lippens with McKenna Associates said the plan came out of several
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination over President Joe Biden — but much of his backing so far, including financial, appears to be coming from supporters of the
Glowimages/Getty Images (WASHINGTON D.C)–The Capitol Police Department is urging everyone inside the Senate buildings at the Capitol to shelter in place following a report of a “possible active shooter.” The Capitol Police said its “officers are searching
There was no big winner of last night’s $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. “That means we are looking at $1.25 billion for Friday’s drawing,” says Jake Harris of the Michigan Lottery. “We are creeping up there when
Set for Friday is the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan Unity Day at the Fettig Youth Campus in Benton Harbor. The club’s Sherri Ulleg tells us it will be a chance for around 600
Police are looking for a missing 85-year-old woman from Van Buren County. Michigan State Police say Ella Wellington was last seen on the south side of Lake Macatawa in Ottawa County. She stopped at a house and
Hundreds of people came out Tuesday night for police National Night Out events throughout Berrien County. In St. Joseph Township, first responders from several agencies talked with the public and served up hot dogs and ice cream.
The U.S. House of Representatives is home for the summer break without having passed needed spending bills. Congressman Bill Huizenga tells us there’s a lot of work to do to get spending in place for the government
The U.S. House of Representatives is home for the summer break without having passed needed spending bills. Congressman Bill Huizenga tells us there’s a lot of work to do to get spending in place for the government
The Allegan County Community Foundation has announced more than $346,000 in scholarships to more than 140 students in Allegan and Van Buren counties. The scholarships are going to graduating high school seniors, returning college students, and adult
The New Heights CCDA only has about $50,000 left to go to reach its $1.3 million goal for a new laundry hub and community center in Benton Heights. Director Chris Britton tells us the AEP Foundation made
Grants to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes are going to Cass County and the city of Dowagiac from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. It’s announced $5.5 million in Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting
From the Associated Press — Prosecutors in Michigan have filed criminal charges against individuals they say took and tampered with voting machines. Prosecutors say those charged worked to illegally take five vote tabulators from various Michigan counties.
The boil water advisory for Lincoln Township, Royalton Township, and part of St. Joseph Township has been lifted. The city of St. Joseph has released the following: “The Boil Water Advisory issued for portions of the St.
Petter Sandell/Getty Images (HAITI) — While the whereabouts of an American nurse and her young child reportedly kidnapped in Haiti late last week are still a mystery, the alarming surge of abductions taking place in the country
The Moody on the Market 40 Under 40 list for 2023 is now published. Common among this year’s roster is a strong passion for community involvement and making a difference for others. The 40 Under 40 program
FS Productions/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Cases of leprosy are rising in Florida, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the disease is still rare in the U.S. — with just 159 cases reported in
Republican Congressman Tim Walberg is not pleased about the plans by Ford Motor Company to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall. Ford will be working with a Chinese company, and Walberg says that is what
Congressman Bill Huizenga says an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is on the table as the U.S. House investigates the Biden family’s finances. He says there’s been too much stonewalling from federal agencies as they look
The boil water advisory remains in effect for Lincoln Township, Royalton Township, and part of St. Joseph Township. St. Joseph Water Plant Supervisor Jack Alimenti tells us the city noticed a significant drop in water pressure in
Jack Berman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The shooting happened around 1 a.m. outside the Logan Square Shopping Center in Lansing, Michigan, according to police. At least nine mass shootings rocked cities across the nation over the weekend, leaving
Coming up this month will be two events at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven to highlight everyone’s role in keeping the Great Lakes clean. The museum’s Ashley Deming tells us the Rain Gutter Regatta will
A Decatur woman has been arraigned on a charge of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult after prosecutors say she stole money from a family member in a residential care facility. The Michigan Attorney General’s office says 61-year-old
A man arrested last year for a 1995 murder in Van Buren County has been found guilty. Juan Luis Solis-Reyna was arrested in Mexico last October for the murder of Jose Cruz Armijo-Arreguin. The Van Buren County
The boil water advisory remains in effects for Lincoln Township, Royalton Township, and part of St. Joseph Township. The St. Joseph Department of Public Works says the city water department found a major water main break on
Part of Marquette Woods Road in Lincoln Township is closed this week. The Berrien County Road Department says Marquette Woods between South Roosevelt Road and Cleveland Avenue is shut down to traffic due to the water main
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the life without parole sentence given to Efran Paredes in his murder case will stand. The court last week issued an opinion holding Berrien County Judge Charles LaSata was not
A 25-year-old man from Mexico has drowned in a pond in Van Buren County. The sheriff’s office says he was with other people when they fell out of a boat into the water in the pond in
