There’s still time to take in the Lights display at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles. The attraction says it’s illuminating evenings with a professionally designed show featuring two light tunnels, three fire pits, a winter craft station,
State Representative Joey Andrews has joined a group of colleagues to sign a letter to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy urging it to reconsider a permitting change that would lead to the closure
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced more than $154,000 in For Good Grants for 22 southwest Michigan organizations. The BCF awards For Good grants to groups seeking to do good in the community. Free community concerts, summer
A new audit of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has found it made an estimated $245.1 million in improper payments to deceased people, incarcerated inmates, individuals too young or too old to receive unemployment, and the department’s
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey was honored this week at an open house as his retirement nears. Bailey’s last day as sheriff will be Sunday. Then he steps down, one year before his term was to end.
Two people are dead following a fire in Van Buren County on Thursday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were dispatched to a home in the 44,000 block of 24th Avenue in Bloomingdale Township around
Lottery players will get another chance at the big one. Nobody matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot to a whopping $760 million. That would mean a one-time payout of more
Unemployment fell around Michigan in November. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released the following: Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in 16 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released
Christmas is over, but another holiday celebration is underway. Today is the third day of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture. Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 as a holiday aimed to unite the community. Governor
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Chicago Blackhawks 2, Winnipeg Jets 1 – OT Minnesota Wild 6, Detroit Red Wings 3 Blackhawks 2, Jets 1 – OT – Connor Bedard scores 1st overtime goal, powers Blackhawks
UPDATE: The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says Robert Gale has been located. It has released no additional information. Original story: The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing Bangor Township man. It says
Three new members of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will be selected next week. The Michigan Department of State says the selection process will be livestreamed on Wednesday, January 3 at 3:30 p.m. as new members
An effort to make outdoor recreation in Michigan more accessible for everyone continues to gain steam as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it’s reached its funding goal of more than $400,000 to purchase track chairs
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone to be safe on the roads this New Year’s week. Chief Deputy Greg Sanders tells us they’ll have extra patrols out on the road looking for drunk drivers, especially
The Berrien County Historical Association is asking visitors to the History Center at Courthouse Square in Berrien Springs to be more careful when on the property. The association says the center carries a dual identity as a
The southwest Michigan job sector with the greatest increase in employment throughout 2023 was manufacturing. So says Kinexus, which has released data on employment trends in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties for the year. Kinexus analyst
A new data breach has been detected at Corewell Health, but it does not affect customers in southwest Michigan. The Michigan Attorney General’s office this week notified the public about a second data breach involving Corewell since
A crowdfunding campaign has been started for an Indiana man who was found on Tuesday after being trapped in his truck under a bridge for six days along I-94. Indiana State Police say 27-year-old Matthew Reum of
Natnan Srisuwan/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Two male Florida siblings have been arrested and charged after one of them allegedly fatally shot their sister amid a Christmas Eve argument over presents. The second brother then allegedly shot the
Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot. The court said Wednesday it will not hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling from groups seeking to keep Trump from
Will a Michigan lottery player end the year as a multi-millionaire? The Michigan Lottery’s Jake Harris says there’s another huge Powerball jackpot up for grabs tonight. “We’re at $685 million, so it would be the fourth largest
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot. The court said Wednesday it will not hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling from groups
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Cleobella x Katherine Schwarzenegger Wedding bells are in the air for actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and his longtime girlfriend, model and actress Abby Champion. On Tuesday, the couple announced their engagement in a joint
While scientists say extreme climate changes are happening more frequently, a new study aims to link aging adults to its risks and also to their potential to advocate for solutions. Academic leaders at Cornell University have developed
The Michigan Department of Treasury is inviting everyone to help support the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund as the year comes to an end. Postsecondary Financial Planning Director Robin Lott tells us the program provides college scholarships
Eastside Connections School in Niles has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Education as a Reward School for high academic achievements. Niles Community Schools says the distinction is based on several state indicators of success. It
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is wrapping up her 2023 Holiday Consumer Scam Campaign with a reminder that everyone can now access free weekly credit reports from each of the three main credit reporting agencies. Nessel says
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved Indiana Michigan Power’s plan to build its largest solar farm to date. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the company will own and operate the Lake Trout solar plant near
Gas prices started out the week only slightly up over last week’s prices. AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland says it was a bit of a surprise early on Tuesday. “The state average was $3.96 a gallon for
Lakeshore Public Schools has announced that Stewart Elementary School Principal Samantha Lantis is stepping down. After five and a half years at the school, Lantis has decided to seek other opportunities. Her last day is January 2.
