A new partnership has been formed in South Haven to honor the iconic Nichols Bridge. The Nichols Bridge was a covered bridge that was part of the Kal Haven Trail until last summer. The Michigan Department of
Construction starts in early March on a major I-94 project in Berrien County. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa tells us what’s planned is a $204 million effort to rebuild the highway between Stevensville and Benton
Property inspections are now underway in the city of St. Joseph. City code enforcement officer Joan Ross tells us they’ll be inspecting nearly 540 properties, mostly around the downtown area, to look for issues like blight, peeling
The question of how to regulate floating homes, or houseboats, in South Haven is being explored by the city council. At a Monday meeting, members heard from Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham that staff have been working
Early voting is now underway throughout Michigan for next Tuesday’s primary election. In addition to the presidential primaries, there are a handful of ballot questions voters are being asked to consider. In Berrien County, Buchanan Community Schools
seng kui Lim / 500px /Getty Images (ST. GEORGE, Utah) — YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, who pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse of two of her children, was sentenced Tuesday to four consecutive sentences of one to
Police have identified a body that was found along the Lake Michigan shore in Allegan County last week. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department says the body was spotted on the beach by a homeowner near the 22,000
Police have identified a body that was found along the Lake Michigan shore in Allegan County last week. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department says the body was spotted on the beach by a homeowner near the 22,000
Lead testing is now mandated for Michigan children. Under state law, healthcare providers must test 1 and 2-year-olds for lead. And any child less than six can be tested if they haven’t been previously. Washtenaw County Nursing
State Representative Mike Harris of Waterford is calling for the state Legislature to pass a package of school safety bills that have been sitting for a year. Harris, a former school resource officer, says a bipartisan task
NHL – National Hockey League Yesterday Detroit Red Wings 4, Seattle Kraken 3 – OT Carolina Hurricanes 6, Chicago Blackhawks 3 Red Wings 4, Kraken 3 – OT – Chiarot scores in overtime to give the Red
A six-month moratorium on short-term rentals has been approved by the South Haven City Council. At a Monday meeting, members heard from several residents on both sides of the issue. Some said short-term rentals enable them to
A six-month moratorium on short-term rentals has been approved by the South Haven City Council. At a Monday meeting, members heard from several residents on both sides of the issue. Some said short-term rentals enable them to
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is urging Democrats in Michigan to vote “uncommitted” in the upcoming presidential primary election, rather than voting for President Joe Biden. It’s Tlaib’s latest rebuke of the Biden Administration’s handling of the Israel and
Coming up soon will be auditions for the Citadel Dance and Music Center’s production of Mean Girls. Citadel Director of Dance Lari Lawrence-Gist tells us this is the Junior Edition of the show, so they’re seeking performers
Michigan has experienced record low levels of ice cover on the Great Lakes this year, and scientists are highlighting why that’s important. Melissa Widhalm is the associate director and regional climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center
Michigan has experienced record low levels of ice cover on the Great Lakes this year, and scientists are highlighting why that’s important. Melissa Widhalm is the associate director and regional climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center
A giveback night for the Caring Connection Empowerment Center will be held next month at Plank’s Tavern in St. Joseph. Amanda Hirsch with the Caring Connection Auxiliary tells us the Caring Connection Empowerment Center, formerly known as
It turns out drivers in the St. Joseph area have lots of thoughts about how Main Street downtown can be improved. The Michigan Department of Transportation has closed its survey seeking public input on the reconstruction project
The Salvation Army of Niles will soon begin work on a new building. The organization has operated out of a former church on 15th Street for decades and has been working for about 15 years to acquire
Bloomberg Creative Photos/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the Senate-passed national security supplemental, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveiled a new proposal late last week to provide defense-only aid for Ukraine, Israel
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reports no one was seriously injured after a suspect crashed his vehicle trying to run from police early Sunday morning. Berrien County Sheriff Chuck Heit confirms the chase took place Sunday morning
Audrii Cunningham is seen in this undated photo released by Texas Police following her disappearance. — Polk County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook (LIVINGSTON, Texas) — Authorities are searching for an 11-year-old Texas girl who vanished Thursday and
A new Michigan law, signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in December, will expand access to dental care for children statewide. Once funding is approved to expand the dental health pilot program known as KOHA, kindergarteners starting school
NBA – National Basketball Association – All Star Weekend Last Night 2024 NBA All Star Game – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Eastern Conference 211, Western Conference 186 East 211, West 186 – Points records fall at the
Early voting for the February 27 primary began across Berrien County Saturday. Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler tells us there are two early voting locations. They are Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor for those living in
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding its Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project into Benton Harbor and Benton Township. The MiChEM project aims to gather data on the amount of certain chemicals in the
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON)– Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday wouldn’t definitively say if she’ll back primary rival Donald Trump in the general election but stressed that she’s staying in the race against him because of
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the special event permit for the 2024 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. At a meeting this past week, they heard from the Krasl Art Center’s Tami Fauver, who said the
Congressman Bill Huizenga has joined colleagues from around the region to introduce a reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Huizenga tells us the program, which is set to expire next year, has led to major cleanup
