Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon by the U.S. military was met by lawmakers with a mix of praise for the safe and successful operation, criticism for
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating after a body was found in a vehicle on Sunday. It says officers were on patrol in the area of 384 Marshall Street when they heard a woman
Two plans to improve the downtown area have been approved by St. Joseph City Commissioners. At a meeting this past week, they heard a proposal from Cornerstone Alliance to spruce up downtown facades. Cornerstone would provide $25,000
Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has secured a $2.5 million in competitive grants from the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to help 33 local employers enhance their workforce. Mark O’Reilly, Director
The Michigan Department of Treasury is urging everyone to check its unclaimed property website to find out if the state is holding an asset they’re owed. Department unclaimed property manager Terry Stanton tells us the state has
Market Van Buren is seeking nominees for the best new businesses in Van Buren and Cass Counties. Throughout February, the organization will be accepting nominations of business that have been operational for less than two years, and
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has been awarded a federal grant of more than $900,000 for work on the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail. Be Healthy Berrien Director Dawn Marie Smith tells us the trail already exists
Taking place this weekend is the St. Joseph Ice Festival. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us the ice carving takes place today. “We’ve got the professional team competition that kicks things off so you can watch
Corewell Health South’s 2022 cancer care report shows the most common cancers treated at the hospital in St. Joseph last year were breast, lung, prostate, colorectal, and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Radiation oncologist Dr. Ben Gielda with Corewell tells
Leaders from Benton Harbor’s government, schools and churches gathered at City Hall on Monday for a big announcement. U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced he helped secure an additional $800,000 for the city to continue its overhaul of
The U.S. House has approved the Credit Union Board Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Congressman Bill Huizenga. He tells us the bill would ease regulatory burdens by allowing federal credit union boards in good standing to meet every
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a deal with legislative Democrats on a tax cut package. Her office says the Lowering MI Costs plan will deliver the largest tax break to Michiganders in decades. The plan would repeal
Have you planned your next vacation yet? Travel Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz recommends planning a vacation in Michigan during this Plan Your Vacation Week. “I think people have started to understand that we are a very
Former Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski has been named the new managing director of the Van Buren County Road Commission. The commission’s board announced it has appointed Witkowski as the incoming director this week. It says Witkowski,
From the Associated Press — A Michigan judge says a second-degree murder charge against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will go to trial. Judge Christina Elmore on Friday rejected a defense motion to dismiss the
A variety of statewide landmarks “went red” Friday to support heart health and the Go Red for Women movement. The American Heart Association says the Blue Cross Blue Shield tower in Detroit, Grand Rapids skyline and Devos
kali9/Getty Images (HYLAND PARK, Mich.) — Detroit police found three bodies in the basement of an abandoned apartment complex in Hyland Park, Michigan, as they searched for three local rappers who went missing last month. As of
The Michigan Department of Transportation has met with a few dozen Allegan residents about a roundabout that will be built at the intersection of M-89, M-40, and Hubbard Street. Construction is expected to begin in March or
The Michigan Department of Transportation has met with a few dozen Allegan residents about a roundabout that will be built at the intersection of M-89, M-40, and Hubbard Street. Construction is expected to begin in March or
ABC/Paul Hebert A little over three months after announcing their engagement, The Bachelorette alum Clare Crawley and fiancé Ryan Dawkins have tied the knot. “Mr. And Mrs. Dawkins!” Crawley, 41, wrote on her Instagram Thursday, along with
Paramount+ has renewed the Yellowstone prequel 1923 for a second season, Deadline reports. Starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, 1923 was Paramount+’s most-watched premiere ever when it debuted in December, pulling in 7.4 million total viewers across
Growing up without a father figure in his life, Coloma resident Robert Lawson fell into a deep depression. From suicidal thoughts to being told he would grow up just like his father, Lawson fought silent battles with
Growing up without a father figure in his life, Coloma resident Robert Lawson fell into a deep depression. From suicidal thoughts to being told he would grow up just like his father, Lawson fought silent battles with
The effort to alleviate a staff shortage at Berrien County 911 Central Dispatch continues. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Berrien County Commissioner Jim Curran said the administration committee heard this week from 911 Director Caitlin Sampsell. She outlined
Coming soon to the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven will be a presentation on the famous Boblo Island ferries. The museum’s Claire Herhold tells us filmmaker Aaron Schillinger will speak virtually on February 15 about his
Berrien County will soon receive $4 million as a result of a settlement between several states and the makers of opioid painkillers. Speaking at a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Commissioner Bob Harrison said the task now is
A woman is dead following a fire in Lincoln Township on Thursday. The Lincoln Township Fire Department says it responded to the scene at 4181 Ridge Road around 5:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the two story
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has honored a Benton Harbor pastor for his efforts to help those in need during the Christmas blizzard. A power outage left many Benton Harbor residents in the cold and dark
There will be no charges filed against a Coloma teacher who gave students copies of a book some parents later deemed graphic. In a letter to Coloma Township Police Chief Wes Smigielski and obtained by ABC 57,
Congressman Bill Huizenga will be in Berrien County on Friday. He told us this week he was looking forward to his visit to get to know local leaders, residents, and employers. “I’ve been spending time in Kalamazoo
