Summer travelers and construction season means there’s plenty of people stopped on the shoulders of freeways. That’s prompted a message from Michigan State Police. You need to move over. First Lieutenant Mike Shaw says it’s not just
There’s been a big find for the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. Director Bruce Lynn says their research vessel found a long lost shipwreck, the Satellite, in Lake Superior north of Whitefish Point. That tug boat went
Did a tornado touch down in west Michigan Wednesday night? National Weather Service Meteorologist T.J. Turnage says they investigated reports of high winds and storm damage in Van Buren County to see if a tornado may have
Paramount Pictures Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which officially opened on Thursday, July 13, is off to an estimated $15.5 million start — including the $7 million it made in previews the previous Tuesday, according
New maps showing broadband availability in Berrien County and how it will improve once a new state grant is implemented are now up on the county’s website. Midwest Energy and Communications was awarded a tentative grant of
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has been appointed to serve on the Growing Michigan Together Council. It’s a 28 member commission that makes recommendations on how Michigan can grow its population by 2050. The group will host workshops,
Buchanan’s annual Thrill on the Hill starts today [ friday ]. The city’s Ashley Regal tells us the Thrill on the Hill is a celebration where they place a huge Slip and Slide on the big hill
Crazy King Burrito in Lincoln Township is expanding, both locally and across the United States. David Schuck and his wife Karen Garlanger opened Crazy King Burrito at Red Arrow Highway and Glenlord in 2021 after being inspired
FILE photo — Tim Kitchen/Getty Images (BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — Two firefighters were shot inside a Birmingham, Alabama, fire station Wednesday in what police say may be a targeted attack. Firefighter Jordan Melton was hospitalized in critical condition and
The new master plan for the city of Benton Harbor is about finished. Speaking to the Benton Harbor Planning Commission this week, Paul Lippens with McKenna Associates said work has been taking place for well over a
The new master plan for the city of Benton Harbor is about finished. Speaking to the Benton Harbor Planning Commission this week, Paul Lippens with McKenna Associates said work has been taking place for well over a
The St. Joseph Township Police Department is getting a new drone. Chief Randy Leng tells us a group of local businesses and residents made donations to make the purchase possible. He says the current drone is about
A first time ever Members Handshake has kicked off the UAW’s side of contract talks with the Big 3. UAW President Shawn Fain, who skipped the traditional handshake with automotive company leaders ahead of the negotiations, instead
With Michigan’s governor signing legislation this week making Juneteenth a state holiday, local Black leaders are praising the significance of the change. The law means that in Michigan, June 19 will be celebrated as Juneteenth, a day
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (PITTSBURGH) — Convicted Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers is eligible for the death penalty, a federal jury decided Thursday. The trial will now move forward into a final phase in which the jury
Leaders in Lincoln Township are hoping to prevent problems that could be caused by houseboats being rented out as vacation homes. Trustee Marc Florian tells us the Lincoln Township Planning Commission is looking to change the zoning
Severe weather including thunderstorms and possible funnel clouds rolled through West Michigan Wednesday night, prompting the National Weather Service to issue several severe weather warnings and watches. No injuries have been reported as a result of the
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — Loved ones of those murdered in the 2022 racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store filed what their lawyers described as a “landmark” lawsuit Wednesday, alleging social
Hagar Township is looking for applicants for a couple of vacancies. Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the township treasurer has submitted her letter of resignation. So, they need a replacement. “She just submitted her letter of
The Blue Roof Church in St. Joseph is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. Executive Pastor Yolanda Mendez tells us the congregation started out small in Benton Harbor, before it even had a building. “It began way
There will be a ribbon cutting Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new Main Street Oasis in downtown Watervliet. City Manager Danielle Tiedeman tells us the Main Street Oasis is the crowdfunded “pocket park” envisioned by
State Street Meats in downtown St. Joseph is giving up on retail meat sales. The store will stage a closing sale Thursday and Friday, then exit the retail segment of its business. State Street Meats is co-owned
Lincoln Township could soon implement a system to easily notify residents of things happening in the community. Lincoln Township Clerk Stacy Loar Porter tells us the Civic Plus mass notification system could send out text messages, emails,
Jody Lee Velthouse, 59, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Niles, Michigan. Jody was born on August 14, 1963 in Niles, Michigan to Ted Lynn Velthouse and Bonita “Bonnie” (Richmond) Velthouse. Left to cherish the
The Berrien County Health Department is once again reminding teens and parents about the dangers of underage marijuana use. Prevention specialist Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells us many teens don’t appreciate the risks of marijuana use, especially since it
With all the recent reports of mosquito-transmitted, blood-borne viruses, one local pest control expert says there are some simple practices you can follow to reduce your risk of raising a scourge of mosquitoes. Malaria in Florida. West
No one won the big Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, so Friday’s jackpot grows to $560 million dollars. It’s just the seventh time in the game’s 21 year history the jackpot has surged past $550 million. Meanwhile,
Are you noticing a lot of bugs this summer? Some people complain about mosquitoes and ants, but Michigan State University entomologist Howard Russell doesn’t think it’s been that bad. “I think it’s just a normal summer,” Russell
It’s a growing Democratic field looking to replace Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, who is not running for re-election. Actor, writer, and businessman Hill Harper formally announced his candidacy Wednesday with a mid-day rally in Detroit’s Cadillac
The latest state budget includes $400,000 for Lincoln Township to complete a sidewalk project. Trustees thanked state Representative Joey Andrews at a Tuesday meeting for securing the funds. Township Supervisor Dick Stauffer told us they’re going to
