Neilson Barnard/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — A teenager has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Black transgender woman in Atlanta, police said. Officers responded to reports of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound
A 54-year-old Pullman woman is dead after her vehicle was struck by a train Thursday morning in Allegan County. At about 9:25 a.m., Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call for a personal injury crash near the
A 54-year-old Pullman woman is dead after her vehicle was struck by a train Thursday morning in Allegan County. At about 9:25 a.m., Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call for a personal injury crash near the
US Department of State (WASHINGTON) — Brittney Griner said “digging deep” helped her get through her detainment at a Russian prison last year. “I’m no stranger to hard times,” the WNBA star said, tearing up during her
Michigan State Police have released bodycam footage of the traffic stop on I-94 near Paw Paw on March 7th that resulted in the state’s largest fentanyl bust. Twenty-five-year-old Brahajan Martinez-Garcia of California was pulled over for having
Michigan State Police have released bodycam footage of the traffic stop on I-94 near Paw Paw on March 7th that resulted in the state’s largest fentanyl bust. Twenty-five-year-old Brahajan Martinez-Garcia of California was pulled over for having
St. Joseph City Commissioners have heard an earful about problematic noise and lead-footed drivers around Lions Park Drive. At a meeting this week, there was about a half hour of public comments from residents focused on those
Michigan State University and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) put a new spin on “Go Green” today by honoring the inaugural class of Michigander EV Scholarship recipients during a “Signing Day” ceremony at MSU’s College of
There will be plenty for Berrien County voters to decide on May 2, especially when it comes to schools. The election will feature bond proposals on the ballot for several districts. In Buchanan, voters are asked for
A new program at Southwestern Michigan College aims to help new students be better prepared for the college experience. SMC Dean of Student Development Katie Hannah tells us Roadrunner Ready is a five week course during the
Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images (CALIFORNIA) — Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will not have to report to prison this week after filing an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. Holmes, who was convicted of
A ribbon cutting and celebration of the new Bridgman Courtyard project is planned for June. That’s after the crowdfunding campaign to raise $50,000 for the public gathering space was successful this month. The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber
Residents of South Haven will have the chance to pick a new mayor this November. Current Mayor and longtime city official Scott Smith and announced this week he will not be running for reelection. Also this week,
Residents of South Haven will have the chance to pick a new mayor this November. Current Mayor and longtime city official Scott Smith and announced this week he will not be running for reelection. Also this week,
A $500,000 grant has been made to the non-profit Harbor Impact Foundation in Benton Harbor by the American Electric Power Foundation as Harbor Impact seeks to develop an indoor sports complex for the community. Chair Rodney Alexander
Cass County voters in six communities will have their say during the special election next Tuesday, May 2. There are school operating millage renewals on the ballot for residents in the Cassopolis, Dowagiac Union and Edwardsburg school
A recall attempt against Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education Trustee Trenton Bowens has been rejected by the Berrien County Election Commission. The Berrien County Clerk’s office tells us the language on the recall petition filed
Six candidates have filed to run for St. Joseph City Commission this year. There will be three seats up for grabs, and since only six have filed, there won’t be a primary. The top three vote getters
Former Lakeshore second grade teacher Perry Heppler has pleaded guilty to one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a deal with prosecutors. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office tells us the 66-year-old Heppler had
Voters in several Van Buren County communities will have proposals on the ballot May 2. For the city of Bangor, voters are being asked to renew a levy of a half-mill for the Bangor Historical Society Millage
Voters in several Van Buren County communities will have proposals on the ballot May 2. For the city of Bangor, voters are being asked to renew a levy of a half-mill for the Bangor Historical Society Millage
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Manhattan district attorney’s office has asked the judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump to prevent him from publicizing evidence obtained during discovery. In a new motion, prosecutors
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been named a co-chair of the reelection campaign of President Joe Biden. She previously served as a co-chair of his inauguration committee. In a post on Twitter, Whitmer said Biden and Vice President
makenoodle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Active shooter incidents in the United States in 2022 decreased, while the number of people shot increased, according to statistics released by the FBI on Wednesday. The FBI, which defines an active
A 54-year-old Buchanan attorney is charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct and four counts of engaging a person for the purposes of prostitution. Berrien County court documents say Lanny Fisher allegedly abused seven separate victim
How about turning part of the bluff in downtown St. Joseph into waystation for migrating monarch butterflies? That’s what’s going to be done following action Monday by St. Joseph City Commissioners. They heard from Ann St. Amand
For about 18 years, Upton Middle School social studies teacher Jason Catania has been taking students on a summer trip to the Washington D.C. area to learn firsthand about U.S. history, government – and pay respects to
Lovers of vinyl records ought to enjoy an event planned for May 14 at Lake Michigan College. It’s the first Southwest Michigan Record Show, to take place at the Mendel Center. Organizer Jeremy Bonfiglio tells us there’s
Congressman Bill Huizenga is back in Washington after taking a trip overseas during the spring holidays. He tells us he and other members of Congress headed to Jordan to talk with King Al-Hussein, a staunch U.S. ally.
Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Christine Vanlandingham has been in Washington, D.C. since last week to advocate for policies that benefit seniors. She tells us she was invited to testify before the Senate Special Committee
