The city of South Haven is being sued by the families of two people who drowned in Lake Michigan off South Beach in 2022. 22-year-old Kori Ernster of Novi and 19-year-old Emily MacDonald of Columbus, Michigan were
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her sixth State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. The governor’s office says the address will be held in the Michigan House Chambers in front of a
Arrest warrants are being sought by police for a Benton Harbor couple after a raid by the Southwest Enforcement Team this week. The team says it searched a home on John Street in Benton Harbor Wednesday, seizing
DETROIT (AP) — A second bridge connecting Detroit and Canada over the Detroit River won’t open for travel until fall 2025, months later than anticipated, officials said Thursday. Officials cited construction disruptions in the U.S. and Canada
Like it or not, the holidays are over. If you’re hanging onto the spirit by keeping your Christmas tree up, that could be dangerous. State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer says nearly all live Christmas trees have been
We’ll soon know the winner of the giant Powerball jackpot from this weekend, but state lawmakers are working on legislation that would allow winners of multi-state lotteries to stay anonymous. State Representative Pat Outman sponsored the bill.
avid_creative/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — There was a shooting Thursday morning at a high school in Iowa, a police official told ABC News. The shooting took place at Perry High School, according to a Perry, Iowa, police
State health officials are sounding the alarm on what they’re calling a syphilis crisis. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says since 2012, syphilis rates have increased an average of 11% each year. DMC infectious
Michigan’s largest energy provider is adding more clean energy to its portfolio. David Hicks is the vice president of Clean Energy Development for Consumers Energy and says the 200 megawatt wind farm is now operating north of
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s office is asking for help in finding a stolen trailer. Sheriff Daniel E. Abbott reports that during the overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday, a 20-foot yellow Butler brand flatbed utility trailer, along
From the Associated Press — Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after interviewing a convicted murderer and long-haul truck driver with terminal cancer who died last week in a prison
Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams now has a contract. The Benton Township Board of Trustees approved his contract Tuesday, more than a year after Abrams was hired. Trustees noted the agreement was held up in arbitration
Some hospitals around the country have been reimplementing mask rules for visitors as they see increasing numbers of flu, RSV, and COVID cases this winter. Does Corewell Health South in St. Joseph have plans to do the
South Haven Mayor Annie Brown has been sworn in along with her colleagues on the city council. At a Monday meeting, Brown and council members Mary Hosley, Letitia Wilkins, and Jeff Arnold took the oath of office.
Benton Township Trustees have approved a special use permit for a new development that will feature vacation cabins for rent. Speaking at a meeting this week, township building official Chris Fuchs said the owner of B&Z Excavating
Southwestern Michigan College has been awarded a $2 million grant to expand its nursing program and partner with Andrews University to help nursing students earn a bachelor’s degree. SMC Provost Dave Fleming tells us the funds come
Starting this week and continuing through late February, everyone has a chance to check out local restaurants while benefitting the United Way of Southwest Michigan. The United Way’s Erin Glaske tells us Dine United is back for
Netflix/Glen Wilson Kevin Hart says he had to work a little hard to get Chris Rock on board with filming their Netflix comedy special. “I had to hoodwink Chris into understanding that it would be cool to
Congressman Tim Walberg is pushing back on media reports that he encouraged officials in Uganda to resist pressure to repeal what have been termed “anti-gay” laws. Walberg spoke last October at the National Prayer Breakfast in Uganda,
If you’re looking for things to do this winter, officials in Gaylord say come visit them. Paul Beachnau is the director of the Gaylord Convention and Tourism Bureau and says you can ski, snowshoe, snowmobile and even
In 2023, the state’s largest city saw a drop in homicides. Detroit Police report violent crime dropped by 1.6% in the city, based on preliminary data. Police Chief James White that homicides are at a 57-year low
BG026/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images In an Instagram Story, Ian Ziering‘s Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Brian Austin Green gave his “brother” a shout-out following a widely-publicized fracas in Los Angeles. On Sunday, Ziering defended himself and his daughter after a
A new legislative session is scheduled to start next week at the state Capitol. Republican state Representative Mike Harris of Waterford is hoping to see more bipartisanship while there is a 54-54 tie in the House. “I’d
The Benton Township Board of Trustees has approved an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for a Cornerstone Alliance plan to construct a spec building to house manufacturers at 1264 North Crystal Avenue. At a Tuesday meeting, Cornerstone’s Zachary
NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Four people from an Arkansas family were publicly identified Tuesday as the victims of a fatal house explosion in Michigan over the weekend. Authorities said the explosion Saturday was likely caused by flammable fuel
2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Campground in Benton Harbor, and owners say a celebration is in order. Camp owner Mark Lemoine tells us the campground was started by Ginter and Ursula Bansen
During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from across the nation and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to raise awareness of human trafficking. State police say from
This is Radon Action Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is spreading awareness about the gas and the dangers it can pose. Department environmental health services manager Nick Margaritis tells us radon is a radioactive gas
Set for February 16 and 17 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center is the second annual Michigan Black Summit. Neighbors Organizing Against Racism Director Trenton Bowens tells us they’ve lined up some prestigious guests this year. The
The Manitowoc is back on its way, having left the St. Joseph Harbor late on Monday after getting stuck briefly in the afternoon. St. Joseph Harbormaster Michael Moran tells us he was watching as the freighter ran
