Michigan business leaders are asking lawmakers in Lansing to put the brakes on several proposals that they say pose a threat to the state’s economic growth. Wendy Block of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce says they’ve formed
Auto suppliers are feeling the effects of the UAW’s ongoing strike against the Big Three. Julie Fream of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, which represents suppliers, says many of their members have already been forced to
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans are rudderless in Washington as they search for a new leader — leaving one half of Congress in the lurch and freezing key legislative business — but the political ripple
Holly Mahaffey Photography/Getty Images (COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) — A funeral home offering environmentally friendly burials is under investigation after it was discovered that human remains were being improperly stored, according to authorities. Deputies from the Fremont County
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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is keeping an eye on developments with short-term rental legislation now being discussed in Lansing. The board heard from consultant and lobbyist Michael Krombeen of the Midwest Strategy Group at a
The new River Valley Elementary School will be celebrated with a dedication and tours this month. River Valley School District Interim Superintendent Dave Campbell tells us the building is about two years in the making. It’s an
The new Bridgman Courtyard has been selected as one of four projects statewide to compete for the Michigan Municipal League’s Community Excellence Award. The Greater Bridgman Area Council for Growth and Advancement says the courtyard, which is
The Berrien County Sheriff Appointment Committee is now taking applications for a new Berrien County Sheriff. As Sheriff Paul Bailey nears retirement at the end of the year, the committee will need to appoint a temporary replacement
The speed limit will be changing on two roads in St. Joseph Township. Berrien County Road Department Traffic Safety Supervisor Michael Juengling tells us speed studies were done in 2019 on Miami Road from Napier Avenue to
A resolution opposing any loss of local control over zoning for large wind and solar energy projects has been tabled by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. At a Thursday meeting, the board heard from a consultant
It was a never before seen day for Washington Tuesday. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job, a first in U.S. history. Oakland University professor Dave Dulio wrote an opinion piece for USA Today,
This is fire prevention month, and the state wants you to do things to make your home safer. State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer says the top cause of deadly fires in Michigan is smoking, followed by cooking.
Mary Altafeer-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Donald Trump fights a $250 million civil fraud lawsuit in New York, the former president has asked another New York judge to dismiss criminal charges he is facing over hush
If you won the lottery, would you want to remain anonymous? That was the debate in Lansing this week. A Michigan House bill was introduced that would not require multi-state lottery game winners to disclose their identities
MLB – Major League Baseball – Wild Card Playoffs – Best of three Yesterday Texas Rangers 7, Tampa Bay Rays 1 (TEX wins 2-0) Minnesota Twins 2, Toronto Blue Jays 0 (MIN wins 2-0) Arizona Diamondbacks
A special Howl-oween celebration is planned for this month in South Haven. On October 28 at 1 p.m. you can head to Dyckman Park for a Halloween Pooch Parade. Kendra Kingsbury with Decadent Dogs tells us she’s
Set for this Sunday is the third annual Halloween Harvest at the Bridgman Open-Air Market. Market Manager Roseann Stachowiak tells us around 70 vendors will be there with candy, games, and special Halloween items for sale. “Everybody
With the fall about here, the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is asking everyone to be mindful of where leaves accumulate. Associate planner Bekah Schrag tells us this is the time of year when storm sewers can become
NYPD (NEW YORK) — Police said they are searching for an 18-year-old male suspect in the apparently random fatal stabbing of a New York City social justice advocate. Ryan Carson, 31, died after being stabbed in the chest
Some candidates have filed to run for Berrien County Sheriff and Berrien County Clerk in next year’s elections. The Berrien County Clerk’s office tells us Jason Long of Berrien Springs has filed to run for sheriff. He’s
A fundraising event will be held this month by the St. Joseph Youth Sports Foundation as it seeks to raise $2 million for a new youth sports complex. Group President Nicole Schmitt tells us they’re building the
Congressman Tim Walberg says the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker is a setback, but the House will have to get back on track. Speaking after Tuesday’s historic vote, Walberg said the motion to vacate the
From the Associated Press — Meaningful progress has been made in negotiations between the striking United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three auto companies, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. The person said
Explosions were set off at Tiscornia Beach in St. Joseph on Wednesday as Lest We Forget prepares to stage a reenactment of the D-Day invasion next year. Lest We Forget invited its pyrotechnic experts out to the
The Michigan Department of Transportation has canceled the planned closure of the Washington Avenue bridge over I-94 this weekend. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us they had planned to do some epoxy sealing on the bridge, but the
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden weighed in Wednesday on the historic ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling on Congress to change the “poisonous atmosphere in Washington” and come together on important issues, such as
Iain Lawrie/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A major class of vertebrate species is experiencing widespread population declines due to climate change, according to new research. Amphibians, the most threatened class of vertebrates, are deteriorating globally, with about
Flu season is right around the corner, and the new flu vaccine has officially been released. MSU Health Care Pharmacy director Sandy Campbell says the CDC has no recommendations against getting the Flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccine
As Ford has put on hold its $3.5 billion EV battery plant in southwest Michigan’s Marshall, the planned Gotion battery plant near Big Rapids is moving forward. Mecosta County Development Corporation Director Kelly Wawsczyk says they initially
