NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 79, Oakland University 62 MSU 79, OU 62 – Walker tops 1,000 career points, Michigan State cruses past Oakland 79-62 Tyson Walker scored 14 points and dished five
Brown Elementary students traveled to the state capital this month to present at the 22nd annual Student Technology Showcase. According to a statement from event organizers, students from Brown Elementary School in St. Joseph were among the
LAKE ORION, Mich. (AP) — Law students who regularly work to exonerate people who have spent decades in prison are turning their efforts to a much smaller case: the theft of 12 beers from a suburban Detroit
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is inviting residents of Paw Paw Township and Antwerp Township to join the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project. The MiChEM project aims to gather data on the amount of
A proposed Responsible Contracting Policy to ensure certain equity and training standards are met with city projects has been turned down by Benton Harbor City Commissioners. At a Monday meeting, commissioners heard from City Manager Ellis Mitchell,
The U.S. House last week approved the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act, something Congressman Bill Huizenga says will help the U.S. military strengthen its readiness. He tells us the package includes a 5% pay increase for
The Berrien County Jail is getting a new piece of equipment intended to prevent deaths in the facility. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us they’ve purchased a full body scanner, something that can detect if someone has swallowed
The city of Hartford has launched a survey as it plans improvements at Ely Park. The city says it’s planning to seek a SPARK grant from the state and the survey will help it learn what the
The Berrien County Health Department is planning a hearing and vision screening clinic for homeschooled students next month. Department hearing and vision coordinator Melisa Jordan tells us they started holding these screenings during COVID when the number
The Benton Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday will consider the site plan for the Chick-fil-A that developers intend to build on Pipestone Road. The Benton Township Planning Commission approved the project last week, and Benton Township
The Berrien County Election Commission has approved two recall petitions related to Buchanan’s city officials. One petition is focused on recalling Commissioner and current Mayor Sean Denison for his suspension of the former city manager. The other
Robert Yancy, Jr., 39, in a photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. — Texas Department of Criminal Justice (BRAZORIA, Texas) — A man serving a life sentence has escaped from prison in Texas, according
NFL – National Football League – Week 15 Saturday Detroit Lions 42, Denver Broncos 17 Lions 42, Broncos 17 – Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17 Jared Goff matched
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two shootings on Saturday. It says police were notified of a 27-year-old South Haven man who had arrived at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw around 10:30 p.m. with
$2.9 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants have been secured for southwest Michigan employers by Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Michigan Works Business Solutions Director Mark O’Reilly tells us Going Pro provides
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education has voted to proceed with a master facilities plan for the district. District Chief Officer of Support Services Paul Korson tells us the board will work with an architecture
Scott Eisen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With less than a month until the first votes are cast in the 2024 Republican primary, former President Donald Trump spent his latest rally in New Hampshire praising multiple authoritarian leaders and quoting
St. Joseph City Commissioners have moved forward with allowing short-term rentals downtown. At a meeting this past week, commissioners held a first reading on a zoning ordinance amendment that would allow second floor dwelling spaces in the
Eight rural communities in Uganda now have rainwater harvesting stations, thanks in part to the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor. The Rotary says it raised funds and obtained matching grants to help the Welfare Organization for
Richard Howard Hunt, the world-renowned sculptor who had formed strong ties to Southwest Michigan through his studio in the Benton Harbor Arts District, passed away Saturday. He was 88. According to a statement posted to his website,
The number of election precincts in Lincoln Township will be going down from six to five in the next election. Lincoln Township Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter told trustees this week a change in state law now allows for
An effort is getting started to develop two vacant properties in downtown St. Joseph. Speaking to city commissioners this past week, Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth said she’s working with Cornerstone Alliance to create a plan for
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is planning its Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra Winter Concert for Sunday. The symphony’s Michelle Agay tells us young people from all over the region play in multiple groups. The winter concert is
AAA is predicting more than 3.6 million Michigan residents will travel for Christmas and New Year’s. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us that’s compared to 1.7 million that traveled for Thanksgiving. This will be the
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Trustees at Michigan State University agreed Friday to release documents to the state attorney general related to the school’s investigations into now-imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar. The East Lansing school’s trustees
Shipping across the Great Lakes could be affected by a closure at the Soo Locks. Starting on Sunday, the MacArthur Lock will close until April for safety inspections, repairs, and maintenance. Carrie Fox is with the U.S.
Congressman Bill Huizenga is doubtful a deal will be reached on a Ukraine aid package soon. While leaders in the U.S. Senate say they hope to have a plan next week, Huizenga tells us a rumor floating
A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the Unified Civic Monuments Project as it seeks a state matching grant. African American History and Literature Gallery Co-Director Sharon Brown tells us the project is seeking a $50,000
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has finalized its arrangement with Midwest Energy and Communications to expand broadband internet throughout the area. At a meeting this week, the board signed off on spending up to $4.5 million
The nominees for this year’s Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Awards have been announced. The chamber is planning its Business Recognition Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting for February 17 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center. Attendees will vote
