It’s expected to be a slow holiday shopping season for stores across Michigan. Andrea Bitely is with the Michigan Retailers Association. She says only 12% of stores think their sales will rise through the holidays. “That’s not
ABC News/Department of Defense (WASHINGTON) — The USS Carney, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer in the northern Red Sea, on Thursday shot down multiple missiles and drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen that the Pentagon said
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Colorado Avalanche 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 0 – O’Connor scores short-handed goal, Avs cruise to 4-0 win over Bedard and Hawks Logan O’Connor scored a short-handed goal
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider the Voting Rights Act by next week. Introduced in June, Senate Bills 401 through 404 seek to counter voter suppression, safeguard voting rights, and ensure future access to the ballot. Paula
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has signed off on the millages municipal governments throughout the county want to assess in the coming year. Speaking to commissioners Thursday, Berrien County Equalization Director Warren Parrish said the board
The Van Buren County Road Commission and Almena Township will be celebrating the completion of a major road project near Paw Paw next week. Van Buren County Road Department Managing Director Bret Witkowski tells us the township
Following the approval of a speed study for part of Miami Road in St. Joseph Township, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners could soon consider more speed studies on four roads elsewhere in the county. Commissioner Jim
Several small businesses from around southwest Michigan will compete for big dollars at the third annual Emerge Innovation Hub Pitch Night next week. Emerge Innovation Hub Director Ambie Bell tells us more than $47,000 in micro grants
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has applied for a $1.6 million grant to continue work on the Red Arrow Highway Linear Trail. At a Thursday meeting, the board approved an application for a state Transportation Alternative
From the Associated Press — A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had all criminal charges dropped Thursday after he and the state Attorney General’s office reached a cooperation deal. James Renner was one of
A $22.6 million bond is being sought by Hartford Public Schools in next month’s elections. The district says the bond would pay for a variety of mechanical improvements at the high school and middle school. Among other
Prime Video On Thursday, Amazon’s Prime Video announced its well-reviewed, college-set spinoff of The Boys is getting a sophomore season. The show that centers on the supes-in-training at Godolkin University — and the dark secrets hiding within
Sony Pictures Euphoria‘s Sydney Sweeney and Top Gun: Maverick‘s Glen Powell pretend they’re a couple, but they might just become one in the steamy teaser to Sony Pictures’ “edgy” romantic comedy Anyone But You. According to the
3,700 workers at Detroit’s three casinos are walking the picket line instead of dealing cards. The workers walked out of MGM Grand, Motor City, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at noon Tuesday after negotiators couldn’t reach an
We’re about to enter the holiday season when more of us will be online shopping and online security is more of a concern than ever. Google cybersecurity expert Grace Hoyt says if something looks too good to
There’s plenty going on in downtown St. Joseph for Halloween. St. Joe Today and participating businesses invite the SWMI community to enjoy two Halloween events this October – Pumpkins on Parade and Halloween Trick-Or-Treat. SWMI businesses and
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Camden County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the dashboard camera and body camera footage of the fatal police shooting of 53-year-old Leonard Allan Cure. Cure was wrongfully convicted of
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 Red Wings 6, Penguins 3 – Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat each score twice, Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3 Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat
From the Associated Press — Two lobbyists were sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for conspiring to provide $42,000 in bribes to the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board. Brian Pierce and Vincent Brown were partners and
It’s harvest season in Michigan, and there are a lot of farm vehicles out on the road in rural areas. That’s why the Michigan Farm Bureau is asking all drivers to be cautious when near them. Bureau
As the weather cools, the Berrien County Health Department is urging those who are eligible to protect themselves against COVID, the flu, and RSV. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us the process for getting a
There were no drownings off the beaches of South Haven in 2023. South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier presented a beach safety report to the city council this week. She said with the city hiring six beach
State Representative Joey Andrews says a House committee vote to give the Michigan Public Service Commission authority over permitting for solar and wind energy projects only applies to the largest of those projects. As vice chair of
Congressman Bill Huizenga is relieved to have his son home from Israel after the October 7 attack there. Huizenga’s son, Adrian, was studying for a master’s degree in Israel when the attack occurred October 7. Speaking on
The Lake Michigan College Visual and Performing Arts Department is preparing for its fall theatrical production. This year, it’s “John Proctor is the Villain,” directed by Dr. Patrick King, an LMC Instructor of Theatre. LMC says the
A Michigan House committee has advanced legislation that would strip local governments of permitting control over some renewable energy projects. State Representative Pauline Wendzel tells us under the package approved Wednesday, a state agency would take precedence
NEON/Lorenzo Sisti On Wednesday, independent movie company NEON released a pulse-pounding trailer to Ferrari, the anticipated biopic about legendary Italian supercar designer Enzo Ferrari, which was directed by Heat‘s Michael Mann. The trailer of the 1957-set film
Muslims and Arab-Americans in Metro Detroit say they’re worried about a reported increase in threats to their communities as the Israel-Hamas war continues to ratchet up. Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter Director Dawud Walid says there
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A person attempted to breach Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s summer home in August, just months after the conviction of nine men in a plot to kidnap the governor, according to a
Doctors around Michigan are urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu. Survey data from 2023 shows that general intent to become vaccinated against the flu is low overall. Dr. Vincent Winkler-Prins, a family practice owner in
