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Free Tax Services for Lower Income Families If you’re considered low income and looking for help in preparing and filing your taxes this year, the United Way of Southwest Michigan has options for you. The organization has

Marvel Studios Alaqua Cox is making history as Maya Lopez, the star of the new Disney+ series, Echo. Lopez, introduced in the 2021 series Hawkeye on Disney+, is Marvel Studios’ first deaf and first female Indigenous superhero.

NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball Yesterday Michigan 73, Ohio State 65 Boston College 63, Notre Dame 59 Michigan 73, Ohio St. 65 – Michigan snaps 5-game losing streak, beats Ohio State 73-65 in front of the Fab

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security has threatened the state of Texas — saying the state is acting unconstitutionally in blocking Customs and Border Protection’s access to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas,

The Spirit of MLK Spotlight awards were presented Monday morning as part of the MLK Celebration Week hosted by Lake Michigan College. Recognized for their work to elevate the community through their efforts and activities are Berrien

The Spirit of MLK Spotlight awards were presented Monday morning as part of the MLK Celebration Week hosted by Lake Michigan College. Recognized for their work to elevate the community through their efforts and activities are Berrien

If you’re interested in a career with the Michigan State Police, the hiring process is getting easier. They’re coming to you. Michigan State Police (MSP) says they are streamlining their hiring events to attract potential troopers and

Congressman Bill Huizenga has joined a group of colleagues to ask that labor costs for farmers not be increased this year. They’ve sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees asking for an H-2A visa

NFL – National Football League Playoffs – Super Wild Card Round Saturday Houston Texans 45, Cleveland Browns 14 Kansas City Chiefs 26, Miami Dolphins 7 Yesterday Detroit Lions 24, Los Angeles Rams 23 Green Bay Packers 48,

Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (ELOY, Ariz.) — Four people were killed and one person was critically injured when a hot air balloon crash-landed in the desert in Eloy, Arizona, on Sunday morning, the Eloy Police Department said. The

Lake Michigan College launches its annual Martin Luther King Week today. The celebration of the civil rights leader and his principles runs January 15 through January 20. LMC Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cam Herth tells

Lake Michigan College launches its annual Martin Luther King Week today. The celebration of the civil rights leader and his principles runs January 15 through January 20. LMC Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cam Herth tells

The Southwest Michigan Tourism Council has launched a new hiking challenge for lovers of the outdoors. Director Marcy Simpson tells us the Southwest Michigan Trails Challenge is now underway, calling on hikers to tackle check-in points recommended

Nominations are now being taken for the Michigan Public Health Week Partnership’s Hometown Health Hero awards for 2024. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the program has been around for 20 years and ten

The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees has authorized a sidewalk project connecting roughly the township library to the village limits of Stevensville. At a meeting this past week, Supervisor Dick Stauffer said a recent allocation secured by

Cornerstone Alliance is going to address housing issues in southwest Michigan with a new grant announced by the state this week. Cornerstone Vice President of Business Development Andrew Haan tells us the $50,000 grant from the Michigan

An effort is underway to build a new playground at Kiwanis Park in St. Joseph. Speaking to St. Joseph City Commissioners this past week, resident Nicole Stusick said she’s been working with several community partners to install

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is offering everyone a chance to learn more about invasive species and what the average citizen can do to help stop their spread with a series of webinars

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced an art contest for the 2024 State of the State program cover. The governor is calling on Michigan K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the program cover following

Legislation has been reintroduced in Lansing that would protect people from dangerous dogs. State Senator Sean McCann authored the bills. He says they target dog owners, and not specific breeds. “I am a person who doesn’t believe

The Allegan County Register of Deeds Office says it’s been setting records for passport applications. The office hit an all-time high number of applications in 2023. Registrar of Deed Bob Genetski says it helped 565 people obtain

The 2024 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be February 7 and 8 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor. The event is hosted by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension and is

Will there be a partial government shutdown next Friday? Congressman Bill Huizenga says maybe. Huizenga tells us there’s a small handful of House Republicans who are demanding spending cuts and more security at the southern border, something

Will there be a partial government shutdown next Friday? Congressman Bill Huizenga says maybe. Huizenga tells us there’s a small handful of House Republicans who are demanding spending cuts and more security at the southern border, something

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is warning everyone of an uptick in internet scams involving crypto currency. Sheriff Dan Abbott says some schemes have resulted in victims losing as much as $100,000. The scammers will send

With the first winter storm of the year, the Michigan Department of Transportation is out in full force, 24-7 to keep roads clear. Kurt Fritz coordinates maintenance on state trunkline in Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.