A Marcellus woman and an Illinois man are in the hospital following a crash in Cass County. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke reported Wednesday that at about 11 a.m., his office was called to the scene of
One of the most polluted waterways in the Michigan is on its way to increased health and sustainability. In an effort to improve the water quality in Ox Creek and support pollinators that are critical for local
Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon unveiled her “Age Appropriate Classroom Instruction Act” at the state Capitol Tuesday, saying it’s time kindergarten through third grade students get back to the basics. “This act will require school districts to
Indiana Michigan Power has more than 300 employees headed to Florida. They will be helping with power recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian, which is expected to make landfall in western Florida soon. Employees from southwest Michigan and
The Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail will be naming their first “Friends of the Trail” at their annual meeting Monday evening. It will be held at the Driftbuster Snowmobile Club in Gobles starting at 6 pm. Van
Hulu has given a series order to Under the Bridge, a limited series about the 1997 murder of Canadian teenager Reena Virk, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The eight-episode drama, based on Rebecca Godfrey’s 2005 book about
For some time, electric vehicles have been seen as the wave of the future, but developments in Detroit, Stuttgart, and Nagoya suggest tomorrow has arrived. After a period of hesitancy, carmakers are now moving at full speed
WPVI-TV (PHILADELPHIA) — A 14-year-old is dead and four other high school football players were wounded after gunfire erupted behind a Philadelphia high school Tuesday afternoon, police said. The five unidentified victims were walking off the field
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bipartisan bills increasing funding for the Secondary Road Patrol program into law on Tuesday. The bills are designed to keep drivers safe in their communities by putting more officers on the road,
Submitted by Indiana Michigan Power Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is answering the call toprovide mutual assistance ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is on track to make landfall this week along Florida’s Gulf Coast. More than 350 I&M
Residents who are in need of a check up, but unable to afford one, are in luck. Mshkiki Clinic in Benton Harbor announced Tuesday it will offer free health assessments and flu vaccines on Friday, Oct. 7
Alessandro Rampazzo/Getty Images (RUSSIA) — Tens of thousands of Russians continue to try to flee the country, fearful of being caught up in the military mobilization ordered by president Vladimir Putin last week to replenish his forces in Ukraine.
After several months of preparation, the city of St. Joseph has unveiled its new-look website. The announcement of the new website came during Monday’s regular city commission meeting, and was scheduled to go live at 4 p.m Tuesday.
The City of St. Joseph has been planning improvements to Whirlpool Centennial Park, and commissioners took the next step forward Monday when they approved a grant project agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The park,
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department presents its opening choral concert, Wine and Roses, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Hanson Theatre of Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center on the Benton Harbor
Are we in a recession or not? Some economists believe we are, including Vice President Emeritus at Northwood University Dr. Tim Nash. He says there are plenty of jobs available, but that figure can be deceiving. “A
After weeks of decline, gas prices are back on the rise across the state. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.97 per gallon, up 17¢ from last week. Triple-A Michigan spokeswoman Adrienne Woodland says the higher
A 39-year-old South Bend youth hockey coach will spend two months in jail followed by five years of probation for trying to have sex with a 15-year-old girl at a hotel in Michigan. Christien Joubert apologized to
An unidentified body was found floating in Lake Michigan on Monday off the shore near the village of Michiana, according to a report by Grand Beach/Michiana Police Chief Ryan Layman. According to the report, police were called
Get ready for one last dog day of summer this weekend, featuring a side of pupperoni pizza. With the last day for the public to play in the Whirlpool Compass Fountain set for this Friday, the City
Jason Marz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge last week ordered Ruby Montoya, a 32-year-old climate activist, to serve six years in prison for her role in damaging the Dakota Access Pipeline — a sentence that
Breckyn Bussey, an 18-year-old graduate of St. Joseph High School, has earned the title of Miss Southwest, the Blossomtime pageant announced Monday. Dylan Curtis, of Portage, was named Miss Southwest Outstanding Teen. Miss Southwest and Southwest Teen
(L-R) Black, Daley — Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Without specifying how he was hurt, Oscar-winning Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black has revealed via Instagram he “sustained a serious head injury” that “put me out of commission.” “Showing little improvement, my
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Representative Fred Upton were in Benton Harbor to celebrate the completion of the U.S. 31 project linking the highway to I-94. For decades, the project was stalled, but is now getting done because
Wanda Fay Nolen, 87, of Mattawan, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at her home with her daughters by her side. There will be a celebration of life held at the Paw Paw Eagles on October
Downtown Buchanan is now a blank canvas for an internationally recognized artist to honor a local celebrity. Chicago-based muralist Jeff Zimmermann has been commissioned to help the City of Buchanan celebrate the achievements of BMX World Champion
A local man narrowly escaped serious injury Monday after his truck left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke reports that a pickup truck driven by 25-year-old Dowagiac resident Efrain Razo
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ahead of what could be their final investigative hearing, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, members of the House Jan. 6 committee on Sunday offered a small preview of what is
The K-9 officer Thor with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office has received a vest to protect him from stabbings and bullets. It was donated by the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s Incorporated. The vest was sponsored by
Fruit growers in Michigan have been battling a spotted wing fruit fly that’s been damaging crops in Michigan and nationwide to the tune of $700 million a year. U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan has introduced a
