Michigan has experienced record low levels of ice cover on the Great Lakes this year, and scientists are highlighting why that’s important. Melissa Widhalm is the associate director and regional climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center
A giveback night for the Caring Connection Empowerment Center will be held next month at Plank’s Tavern in St. Joseph. Amanda Hirsch with the Caring Connection Auxiliary tells us the Caring Connection Empowerment Center, formerly known as
It turns out drivers in the St. Joseph area have lots of thoughts about how Main Street downtown can be improved. The Michigan Department of Transportation has closed its survey seeking public input on the reconstruction project
The Salvation Army of Niles will soon begin work on a new building. The organization has operated out of a former church on 15th Street for decades and has been working for about 15 years to acquire
Bloomberg Creative Photos/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the Senate-passed national security supplemental, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveiled a new proposal late last week to provide defense-only aid for Ukraine, Israel
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reports no one was seriously injured after a suspect crashed his vehicle trying to run from police early Sunday morning. Berrien County Sheriff Chuck Heit confirms the chase took place Sunday morning
Audrii Cunningham is seen in this undated photo released by Texas Police following her disappearance. — Polk County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook (LIVINGSTON, Texas) — Authorities are searching for an 11-year-old Texas girl who vanished Thursday and
A new Michigan law, signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in December, will expand access to dental care for children statewide. Once funding is approved to expand the dental health pilot program known as KOHA, kindergarteners starting school
NBA – National Basketball Association – All Star Weekend Last Night 2024 NBA All Star Game – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Eastern Conference 211, Western Conference 186 East 211, West 186 – Points records fall at the
Early voting for the February 27 primary began across Berrien County Saturday. Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler tells us there are two early voting locations. They are Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor for those living in
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding its Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project into Benton Harbor and Benton Township. The MiChEM project aims to gather data on the amount of certain chemicals in the
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON)– Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday wouldn’t definitively say if she’ll back primary rival Donald Trump in the general election but stressed that she’s staying in the race against him because of
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the special event permit for the 2024 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. At a meeting this past week, they heard from the Krasl Art Center’s Tami Fauver, who said the
Congressman Bill Huizenga has joined colleagues from around the region to introduce a reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Huizenga tells us the program, which is set to expire next year, has led to major cleanup
Coming up this month at Lake Michigan College will be the 2024 Cloverleaf Spelling Competition. Hosted by Berrien RESA, the event features students from school districts throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. RESA Student Activities Coordinator
There’s a major renovation project planned at the public safety building in Hagar Township. The township board of trustees this past week approved the $581,000 project to make way for ambulance personnel. Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells
The Michigan Reconnect program is making its three-year anniversary. Michigan Reconnect pays the community college tuition of anyone age 21 and up who has never earned a degree and wants to do so. It can be used
Everyone’s being reminded of the importance of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases this February. Berrien County Health Department community health services supervisor Dionne Rigozzi tells us those who are sexually active and not in a monogamous
An Adopt A Beach cleanup event is planned at Weko Beach in Bridgman for this spring. The city says volunteers will pick up trash at the beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 20. Those
The final defendant in a federal guns case out of Benton Harbor has been convicted. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten says 22-year-old Earl Austin IV of Benton Harbor has been found guilty by a jury of two counts
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has announced some new programs to promote the region and better serve its members. President Arthur Havlicek tells us the organization is creating the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Foundation, a non-profit. Currently,
When the 2024 Michigan Black Summit kicked off Friday in Benton Harbor, attendees received a recorded welcome message from a special speaker. Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent in a video to begin the two-day gathering. “As governor, I
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging’s Computer Learning Center at the Campus for Creative Aging will have a special guest instructor next week. It will welcome Ms. Wheelchair USA, Fanchon “Fannie” Pierce, for a program on
The effort to raise funds for a new playground at Silver Beach County Park is about 72% complete. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week, Parks Director Jill Adams said the fundraising will continue
Businesses and individuals from around the region have been honored with the 2024 Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Business Recognition Awards. Announced at the annual breakfast on Friday, the awards are intended to honor those businesses that have
A new partnership to offer paid apprenticeships to high school students in Berrien County has been announced. Lake Michigan College, Berrien RESA, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber have teamed up for the Berrien Talent Collaborative, a
President Biden. CREDIT: Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden is heading to East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday to mark one year since a train derailment spilled hazardous materials and toxins
DETROIT (AP) — Last fall’s contentious United Auto Workers’ strike changed Ford’s relationship with the union to the point where it will “think carefully” about where it builds future vehicles, Ford’s top executive said Thursday. CEO Jim
Tax credits could soon be coming to volunteer firefighters and first responders. Under the legislation authored by state Representative Graham Filler, firefighters or EMS personnel working at least ten hours a month would get $$2,500 tax credits.
A meeting will be held this month for the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees to establish the next township budget. Township Supervisor Dick Stauffer tells us trustees went over the some of the numbers this week. Anything
