Congressman Bill Huizenga is asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to push back on an EPA decision that could result in stricter air pollution rules in Berrien, parts of Allegan, and parts of Muskegon counties. He tells us the
The United Way of Southwest Michigan and Whirlpool are teaming up for a day of fun and healthy activities Saturday, and everyone’s invited. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells us Move to Make a Difference Day will
The statue of Madeline Bertrand that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park back in March and then returned in May has been restored and reinstalled at the park. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells us
Some changes could be coming to Napier Avenue between I-94 and US-31. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners was told Thursday the Michigan Department of Transportation is offering to grant ownership of that stretch of road back
A pilot who went missing out of Cass County this week has been found dead. The Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol says 83-year-old Richard Martin went missing Sunday after departing the Dowagiac Municipal Airport. The search for
Now appointed to serve on the Hagar Township Board of Trustees is former state Senator Kim LaSata. Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the board met Monday and selected LaSata to fill out the remainder of
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (BATON ROUGE, La.) — A Louisiana man charged with murdering a woman in July has now been charged in a second murder at the same address that happened last December, according to Baton Rouge
Two people are facing drug charges following a vehicle search in South Haven on Tuesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says its narcotics unit pulled over a 22-year-old man who was suspected of drug trafficking after
If you’re looking for some outdoor fun this weekend, look no further than downtown St. Joseph for Fall Fest. It’s a celebration of autumn and a collection of fun events for all ages! The St. Joseph Fall
With staffing shortages statewide, educators in Michigan are working to remove a roadblock to allow teachers who have retired to get back in the classroom. K-12 Alliance Director Bob McCann says this reform is needed. “Michigan is
State lawmakers could be voting soon on new laws to help protect election workers. The House Elections Committee heard from mid-Michigan Representative Kara Hope, who is sponsoring the legislation that would prohibit intimidating an election inspector or
A Michigan doctor is urging people to get the new COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel approved the updated vaccines for those six months and older. Dr. Matthew
Allegan County Sheriff’s Office dispatch reports a two car injury accident at the intersection of 56th St and 116th Ave Fennville, MI Clyde Township. Upon arrival it was determined a south bound vehicle had struck a north
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Cincinnati Reds 4, Detroit Tigers 3 Kansas City Royals 7, Chicago White Sox 1 Colorado Rockies 7, Chicago Cubs 3 Reds 4, Tigers 3 – TJ Friedl’s 2-run triple and a
Lake Michigan College has named Dr. David Krueger its new Dean of Career and Workforce Education. LMC says Krueger most recently served as the Dean of the College of Technical Sciences at Montana State University-Northern in Havre,
Now available are this year’s Southwest Michigan Makers Trail Passports. Marcy Simpson with the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council tells us the program started in 2017 and grows each year as it offers an incentive to visit as
Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) confirms to ABC News it is “looking into” accusations that several members of an agency team tasked with COVID-19 pandemic analysis were paid off
A major development is closer to becoming reality in South Haven. Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham tells us the project is on Center Street between Quaker and Phoenix Streets, where the Hales department store used to be.
New Heights CCDA has reached its fundraising goal for the New Heights Laundry Hub at 2121 Red Arrow Highway in Benton Heights. New Heights Director Chris Britton tells us the effort to build a community center with
Day three of the search for missing pilot Richard Martin has passed with no sign of him or his plane. Martin took off from the Dowagiac Municipal Airport on Sunday around 11 a.m. and never returned. The
Kysre Gondrezick is asking everyone to “avoid speculation” after the arrest of Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. for assault this week. He’s accused of attacking Gondrezick in a New York hotel room leaving her with a
Lincoln Township is holding a photo contest as it looks for images that could be part of its new website. Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter tells us they’re preparing to launch the new site in January, and she wants
Loretta Louise Misich, 97, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was born on April 6, 1926, in Dowagiac, MI to the late Lloyd Keesler and Leta (Playford) Keesler. Along
The Post Office at the Orchards Mall has closed. The U.S. Postal Service says, “To ensure the safety of both postal customers and employees,” the office shut down temporarily on Wednesday. The Postal Services cited “safety conditions,”
Bill Tompkins/Getty Images NEW YORK — A former Trader Joe’s employee is accusing the grocery chain of pregnancy discrimination and retaliation in a federal lawsuit filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, New York,
Michigan lawmakers want to set upper payment limits on big pharmaceutical companies as thousands of Michiganders are plagued with high prescription drug prices. New legislation announced Tuesday will create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which will be
Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. was arraigned Tuesday for an alleged attack on his girlfriend who has deep local ties in Southwest Michigan. According to prosecutors in New York City, Porter allegedly attacked Kysre Gondrezick in
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm due to a nationwide blood shortage. Mary Lynn Foster, the CEO of the Red Cross Michigan Region, credits the shortage to late summer travel, kids going back to school,
The Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) – South Office detectives, along with Michigan State Police (MSP) Marshall Post troopers, executed a search warrant yesterday, September 12, in the 66000 block of Klett Road in Constantine, MI. During the
The Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) – South Office detectives, along with Michigan State Police (MSP) Marshall Post troopers, executed a search warrant yesterday, September 12, in the 66000 block of Klett Road in Constantine, MI. During the
