The 2023 St. Joseph Stair Mural on the bluff is complete, and passersby are once again reveling in its beauty. This year’s mural was created by artists Nate Baranowski and Chris Carlson, and depicts the different stages
Michigan State Police are looking for a woman who they say was involved in the abandonment of a disabled woman in Kalamazoo in April. They say 22-year-old Takai Crute was found by a hiker in the Al
US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten is launching Safe Summer 2023 in several cities in the state, starting with Benton Harbor. “Under this program, my office will prosecute all offenders who illegally possess
There’s a new fire truck in southwest Michigan, but the only thing it will be extinguishing is thirst. After customizing a retired 1985 Pirsch Pumper Fire Truck, longtime area firefighter Steve Torres and his paramedic wife Amy
The Small Business Association of Michigan is out with its latest business report card for the state. The report shows that beginning in the summer of 2020 and continuing through last year, Michigan has seen record business
The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety is preparing for the start of the summer tourist season with Memorial Day weekend about here. Director Steve Neubecker tells us with crowds hitting Silver Beach, police have plans for
A new store for plants and more is setting down roots in St. Joseph. Kaiku Pla, a shop for house plants, home décor and various artisan pop ups, is now open in the former Fred Upton offices
There’s a new complete Makerspace at Our Lady of the Lake Elementary School in St. Joseph, and it’s being integrated into the everyday learning of the students. Principal Sherri Kirschner tells us the space features a Glowforge
The next Berrien County Community Recycling Event will be Wednesday, June 7 in Chikaming Township. The county parks department says they’ll take electronics including printers, computers, phones, tablets, power tools, DVD players and VCRs, small and large
There’s an encouraging economic report from the Michigan Retailers Association as the Michigan Retail Index survey came in at 60.6 this week. Andrea Bitely with the Michigan Retailers Association says 70% of the state’s retailers are expecting
A Lawton man is charged with murder in the death of a Galesburg woman who was his ex-girlfriend. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says 28-year-old Taylor Dragicevich was stabbed several times at an apartment complex on
The Michigan Department of Transportation will start several bridge repair projects on I-196 in Allegan County next week. It says it’s investing $8.3 million to improve five bridges. They are the two Blue Star Highway bridges over
Kevin Kordat, 62, of New Buffalo, MI passed away on Monday – May 22, 2023 in his home in New Buffalo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 North Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Kevin
A Benton harbor man is facing up to 20 years in prison after an investigation related to child pornography. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced Wednesday that
Paramount+ A week after the reality show premiered, Paramount+ announced it has renewed The Family Stallone for a second season. The series follows Sylvester Stallone, his wife, Jennifer, and their daughters Sistine, Scarlet and Sophia, as they navigate life as one of Hollywood’s most famous
Could Michigan be the next destination for tech companies? Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist is pitching our state as the perfect place to start a new tech hub. Thanks to a new $500-million federal grant, regional hubs will
The Memorial Day weekend holiday is almost here with many people hitting the road or airways starting Thursday. Triple-A Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland says more than 1.2 million Michiganders will be traveling. “One of the worst days for
Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja In the new action, coming-of-age series American Born Chinese, premiering Wednesday on Disney+, Ben Wang stars as Jin Wang, a high school sophomore hoping to start the new school year by playing some soccer and
The stage is set for the block to rock once again ahead of this summer’s Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. The Krasl Art Fair Block Party will return July 7th as more than 170 artists from
During EMS Recognition Week in Michigan, Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service (SMCAS) is honoring its team of EMS Heroes who go above and beyond to provide high-quality pre-hospital care to residents in Southwest Michigan every day of
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven will hold its annual blessing of the fleet and fish fry this Friday. The museum’s Claire Herhold tells us it’s the kickoff of the summer with everyone gathering to wish
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding all Great Lakes beach goers how to be safe. The DNR’s Pat Whalen tells us everyone needs to know about the beach flags the agency will have posted this
Getting a taste of southwest Michigan gets a whole lot easier for guests at the Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday, as they announce the availability of local craft beers and wines for sale at their campground General Store.
The Cass County Parks Department is using a new method of fighting unwelcome vegetation at Dr. TK Lawless Park this week. They’re bringing in goats to do away with it. Vanessa Frias with Willowbrook Farms tells us
New to the city of Bridgman this summer will be the Bridgman Beach Bus at Weko Beach. It’s partnership of the city, local businesses, and the Greater Bridgman Area Council for Growth and Advancement to offer a
There are around 3,500 missing persons in Michigan at any given time, and Michigan State Police are drawing attention to the problem with this Missing Persons Awareness Month. MSP Persons Coordinator Jolene Hardesty tells us about a
A high speed chase through the South Haven area Monday night ended in a crash and probable felony charges for the suspect. South Haven police chief Natalie Thompson said in a release that officers attempted to make
The Berrien County Youth Fair will hold a car show this weekend. This is the third year the fair has hosted the show. It will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Youth Fairgrounds
A roll call of those who died in the Vietnam War will be held in South Haven Monday as part of Memorial Day observances. Major Craig Massey, who served in the U.S. Army with 25 years of
Could the Upper Peninsula hold the key to building electric vehicles for the United States? Researchers with the U.S. and Michigan Geological Surveys and Michigan Tech whether portions of the U.P. could be rich in nickel. John
