Be aware of “deep fakes” and artificial intelligence spreading misinformation ahead of elections. That’s the warning from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. She spoke at Detroit City Council this week. “Individuals who don’t want people to
New research from staffing firm Robert Half shows 64% of small businesses plan to hire before the end of the year. Robert Half Vice President Jeff Sokolowski says they face challenges finding skilled candidates. “What can help
State Representative Joey Andrews is planning a series of community conversations while he’s back home in the 38th District for break. Andrews says the events will be a great way to ask questions, voice concerns, and receive
Market Van Buren Director Zach Morris has received a statewide award. Market Van Buren says he’s received the Michigan Economic Developers Association Medalist Award, which is given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to economic development,
New clean energy legislation in Michigan has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk. Backers of the bills say they’ll allow Michigan to meet its energy needs in a more cost-effective and cleaner way by improving
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the newly signed Reproductive Health Act will enable women to get the healthcare they need without the state standing in the way. She signed the package this week. The act repeals a law
A Cassopolis man has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct in the rape of his daughters. The Cass County Prosecutor’s office says 39-year-old Craig Lawrence repeatedly raped his two minor daughters in their Cassopolis family home from
Michigan State Police have celebrated the graduation of 61 new troopers from the 144th Trooper Recruit School in Lansing this week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony, telling the graduates they “will
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $100 million to Consumers Energy to help the company implement its Reliability Roadmap. Consumers spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells us the plan looks years into the future to improve reliability. “We
Police are watching out for drunk drivers this weekend, and especially tonight. Michigan State Police Lieutenant Rene Gonzalez tells us the day before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year. “We know that there are
Neighbors Organizing Against Racism has announced a new program to help those who find themselves in the Berrien County Jail and can’t afford bail. Director Trenton Bowens tells us the Berrien County Bail Fund will pay the
ESPN Images/Joe Faraoni Like many people on Thanksgiving, Taye Diggs is looking to eat well and drink plenty. He told ABC Audio about his plans to spend the holiday with loved ones, specifically his sisters, who’ve mastered making the family’s famous punch. “It’s
Disney We’ve got some bad news for fans wishing for a reboot of or sequel to The Nightmare Before Christmas. Tim Burton, who wrote the story for and produced the cult classic film, dashed all hopes for
The United States Postal Service reports they are in the process of finalizing the termination of their property lease at Orchards Mall. This follows the temporary suspension of service the USPS announced for the site last September.
On Wednesday, the Berrien County Sheriff Appointment Committee interviewed all five candidates vying for the opportunity to serve as interim sheriff of Berrien County. At the conclusion of the public interviews and public comment, the appointment committee
mbbirdy/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, has been closed after a vehicle explosion, according to the FBI and local authorities. The Niagara Falls mayor’s office
NBCUniversal For millions of people, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a turkey day tradition, but they’ll have to wake up a little earlier this year: the festivities kick off a half hour earlier, starting at
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sent a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calling for a special election to fill two vacant seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. The vacancy is caused by the
Governor Whitmer was in Kalamazoo Monday to sign what she calls common sense legislation. It would ban those convicted of domestic violence from buying or owning a gun for eight years after sentencing. “Today, I’m signing three
Travel started picking up Tuesday for Thanksgiving. AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland says 1.7 million Michiganders are traveling more than 50 miles from home, either by vehicle or airplane. “The busiest travel day is definitely the Wednesday
Seacia Pavao/Focus Features Paul Giamatti plays curmudgeonly Professor Hunham – a boarding school teacher from the ‘70s – in director Alexander Payne’s latest film, The Holdovers. The character gets on his students’ nerves without a care in the world. He
Retail sales fell last month in Michigan from September. October’s sales landed at 43.1 on the 100 point retail index, a drop from September’s 47.6. Andrea Bitely with the Michigan Retailers Association says the holidays could improve
From the Associated Press — Michigan Democrats, who early this year had built on the state’s recent reputation for safeguarding abortion rights, have stalled on the once-assured effort due to dissent within the state legislative caucus in recent months.
The city of St. Joseph’s John and Dede Howard Ice Arena opens for its 27th season Wednesday. The city says Open Skate will be from noon to 6 p.m. The arena will be closed on Thanksgiving, but
A new downtown decorating contest is underway in Bridgman. Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority Chair Hannah Anderson tells us they’ve launched the Frostina the Snowman planter contest with 12 downtown organizations. The groups are decorating the downtown planters
Seven adoptions were finalized at the Berrien County Courthouse on Tuesday as part of the annual Adoption Day celebrations. Berrien County Trial Court Administrator Carrie Smietanka-Haney tells us the annual event is a way to publicly celebrate
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have declined to redo a water system capacity study that was conducted earlier this year. At a Monday meeting, commissioners heard from Fleis and VandenBrink Engineering’s Elaine Venema, who said the Michigan Department
The South Haven City Council has approved a proclamation honoring Medal of Honor recipient and resident Jim McCloughan. At a meeting this week, members read the document outlining McCloughan’s accomplishments saving fellow servicemen in Vietnam and as
The South Haven City Council has approved a proclamation honoring Medal of Honor recipient and resident Jim McCloughan. At a meeting this week, members read the document outlining McCloughan’s accomplishments saving fellow servicemen in Vietnam and as
U.S. Air Force (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military fired back at Iran-backed militants who injured several troops in Iraq early Tuesday morning local time, according to U.S. officials. The militants launched a ballistic missile attack from a truck
