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State Senator John Proos is praising legislation now headed for a vote of the full Senate designed to prevent an individual convicted of rape from getting custody of a child born as a result of that crime.

Electric space heaters are popular this time of year to heat side rooms or as emergency heat if a furnace malfunctions. However, South Haven Area Emergency Services Deputy Chief Tony Marsala tells WSJM News you have to

A father and daughter have been found dead in Niles. Police were called to their home in the 600 block of Woodruff Street Wednesday night after neighbors noticed snow piling up on their cars. Police say the

The National Weather Service says the winter storm warning now in effect for Berrien and Cass counties will continue through Friday evening. Meteorologist Christopher Roller tells WSJM News the snow will keep coming in bands of lake

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has announced the opening date for its new Four Winds Casino. The new one in South Bend will open to the public on Tuesday, January 16 at 4 p.m. The casino is

A Benton Township man is facing a variety of charges following a crack bust this week. The Southwest Enforcement Team tells us officers raided a home in the 1,100 block of East Main Street in Benton Township

Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is planning to deliver a State of the City address. The mayor announced this week he’ll be discussing Benton Harbor as it is heading into its first year of total local control

Horizon Bank has a new leader. The chairman and CEO of Horizon Bancorp announced on Wednesday James D. Neff has been named president of both Horizon and Horizon Bank. In addition, Neff will serve on Horizon Bank’s

It’s the start of a new year and many Michiganders have again made lofty resolutions, but what’s the trick to making them stick this time? Dr. Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University who studies chronic

From the Associated Press — Michigan’s treasurer differs with a prominent economist’s characterization of the new U.S. tax law’s effect on state income taxes. Treasurer Nick Khouri said Wednesday he has a “technical disagreement” with economist Patrick Anderson,

From the Associated Press — A former federal prosecutor is returning to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit. Matthew Schneider was named interim U.S. attorney by the Justice Department. He’s also been mentioned as a candidate for

With more snow being dumped on southwest Michigan this week, the Berrien County Road Department is plenty busy. Traffic Safety Supervisor Mike Juengling tells WSJM News the crews are out and about doing their best. “We have

Continued cold weather means you still have to give extra care to your car. AAA of Michigan this week sent out another Arctic Advisory, with spokesperson Susan Hiltz telling WSJM News it cost you a few bucks

No one was hurt in a Van Buren County standoff that lasted most of the day Wednesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department tell;s MLive a Hartford-area man robbed a mechanic’s shop around 8 a.m. and then

This frigid weather so far has not damaged southwest Michigan crops. Michigan State University Extension Fruit Educator Mark Longstroth tells WSJM News it needs to get down to about ten below zero before our crops are in

A Coloma Township police officer is recovering after his patrol vehicle was caught up in the widespread rash of crashes on I-94 Wednesday morning and afternoon. The Coloma Township Police Department says in a Facebook post one

A Casco Township garage was lost in a fire Wednesday. South Haven Area Emergency Services tells us it responded to the scene of the blaze on 64th Street near 107th Avenue just before 2:30 p.m. The building

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Berrien and Cass counties that is to remain in effect through Friday night. Below is the weather service statement. “WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Travel will

AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have gone up about 8¢ per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club said Tuesday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.68 a gallon. That

There’s one fewer Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bob Young has exited the race. He announced on a Detroit radio station this morning that he is “suspending” his

From the Associated Press — A Native American tribe is set to open its first Indiana casino to join three it already operates in southwest Michigan. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announced Tuesday that the Four Winds South

From the Associated Press — AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have gone up about 8 cents per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club said Tuesday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.68

Congressman Fred Upton is maintaining that much was accomplished in Washington throughout 2017. His office has released a 2017 year in review report, which can be found on its website. Upton says, “2017 was a transformational year

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety will be getting some new radios. City Commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of 22 police radios at a cost of $31,500. A $25,000 grant pays for most of it,

From the Associated Press — In the capital of the U.S. auto industry, drivers have been slow to accept that more Americans are choosing bicycles over cars for commuting or for fun and exercise. Now Michigan is trying

Looking back on 2017, state Representative Kim LaSata can identify several things accomplished by the Michigan Legislature. She tells WSJM News a big one from last year is a reform plan for teacher pensions. “They’ll be fully

The Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter is closed to the public due to a disease outbreak. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Jim Charon tells WSJM News they’ve detected Parvo at the shelter in Hartford. “A

If you’re looking for an after school program for your daughter, one option is Girls on the Run. The southwest Michigan program is now taking registrations for its 2018 program. Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan Director

The cold weather isn’t leaving us anytime soon. WNDU Meteorologist Mike Hoffman tells us you can expect to be freezing for the next two weeks. He tells WSJM News we may have reached some record lows in

Michigan lawmakers will have several time-sensitive issues to address when they are back in session this new year. Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley identified spoke with Michigan News Network about 2018 and identified two priorities. “There’s a skilled