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Michigan State Police say Michigan’s seat belt use rate fell slightly in 2023, down about 0.5% from 2022 and 2% from 2019. The seat belt use rate in the state this year was 92.4%, the lowest it’s

November is National Diabetes Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is telling everyone how they can watch themselves for the illness. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller says type 1 diabetes is genetic and can’t really

This is the time of year when deer are on the move, and drivers are reminded to watch out and be safe. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us the group’s message this year is “don’t

Congressman Tim Walberg says he doesn’t support the censure of a House colleague just because he disagrees with their opinions. The House on Wednesday tabled a censure resolution against Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib over her remarks on

What is the ideal setting for your thermostat in the winter? Indiana Michigan Power has surveyed its customers to find out their thoughts. Spokesperson Kara Stevenson tells they came back with a common number. “We found out

Lake Michigan College has reached a new transfer agreement with Western Michigan University for its exercise science program. Dr. John Beck is chair of the LMC Department of Natural Science, Exercise Science, and Wellness. He tells us

The Berrien County Sheriff Appointment Committee has reviewed the applications of those people applying to serve the remaining term of Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey. Bailey is retiring at the end of this year – leaving a

What was hot when it came to Halloween costumes this year? Barbie was tops for adults, according to Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones. What about for the kids? “Barbie is very popular for children, but beating out

This is not a good time to be running a car company. Erik Gordon, business professor at the University of Michigan Ross, says on top of adjusting to a new cost structure and investing billions into EVs,

A recent study by Michigan State University reports that Michigan’s seat belt use rate fell slightly in 2023. In 2023, Michigan’s seat belt use rate was 92.4, a decrease of 0.5 percent from the 92.9 percent recorded

Legislation for paid family leave is expected to be up for a vote this month in the Michigan Legislature, and advocates say it’s a must for the state. Monique Stanton heads up the Michigan League for Public

With nearly 600,000 hunters preparing to head out for the start of the Firearm Deer Season, it is important to remember that over 42.7 percent of vehicle-deer crashes occur in Michigan during the months of October, November

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to inform residents of the Better Business Bureau’s recent warning about how using smartphone voice search and virtual assistant technology apps to look up and dial phone numbers can put consumers

NCAAFB – Ohio St., UGA, Michigan, FSU are CFP top 4 Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan and Florida State sat atop the season’s first College Football Playoff rankings, with unbeaten Washington and Oregon next. The NCAA is investigating

Lawmakers in Lansing are reportedly nearing the end of this year’s legislative session. House and Senate lawmakers expect to wrap up their legislative work and adjourn by mid-November. The State House and Senate has considered a great

An independent investigation has concluded that a threat assessment should have been conducted by school officials into Ethan Crumbley’s behavior prior to a shooting that left four students dead and others wounded at Oakland County’s Oxford High

Election Day is just a week away and it will be relatively quiet for voters in Cass County, except for one school bond issue and some uncontested races. School officials in Decatur are asking for an $8.3

Hartford Public Schools is seeking $22.6 million in their bond proposal on November 7. The school plans to use the money on infrastructure improvements, safety, ADA upgrades, and other capital investments. One of the improvements is replacing

The 48th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is this month, and the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is holding two events to mark the occasion. Museum Education Director Ashley Deming tells us the

Tuesday will be Election Day, and there are some hot races on the ballot in Berrien County. In the city of Benton Harbor, Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being challenged by Gwen Johnson, the founder of the SHARP

The Berrien County Health Department is raising awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. It’s launched a campaign to prevent the abuse and tell people about resources for help. Department prevention specialist Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells us

Southwest Michigan has had its first snow of the season. National Weather Service meteorologist Dustin Norman tells us the Halloween snow will continue Wednesday, but taper off by afternoon. “Overall, the snowfall amounts aren’t going to be

From the Associated Press — The Michigan attorney general’s office said Tuesday that the state prosecution of former Governor Rick Snyder and other officials for their roles in the Flint water scandal has ended. A decision Tuesday by the

The National Weather Service says that Michigan is expected to have an above average winter temperature-wise, thanks to an El Nino pattern. This could affect Michigan’s winter sports, including skiing and snowmobiling. We asked Karen Middendorp, Michigan’s

Firearm injury prevention research will be the focus of a national conference later this week in Chicago. It’s organized by the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms, of which the University of Michigan is a

Halloween is here, and kids across Michigan are excited to go door to door for treats. While it’s a running joke that parents only check their kid’s candy after trick-or-treating so that they can eat it, Oakland

A kickoff of Grand Valley State University’s Lake Accelerated Program was held Monday. Grand Valley President Philomena Mantella says the program matches students with employers where the student will have a paid internship and a scholarship. “We