Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — A 14-year-old girl was shot in the back of the head by a neighbor after playing hide-and-seek on his property, according to Louisiana authorities. The shooting unfolded early Sunday morning
Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Russia’s Victory Day parade is meant to be a projection of President Vladimir Putin’s military might. But this year, it was effectively the opposite. The military parade in Moscow’s Red
For the first time, Lakeshore High School will be represented at the Healthcare Occupation Students of America national competition. Sophomore Tanishka Jadhav finished third at the 2023 Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference in the Healthy Lifestyle category.
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the budget for the coming fiscal year. The $42.6 million spending plan considered Monday night envisions General Fund revenues of about $11.9 million and expenditures of $10.9 million. The remaining $1
More than 100 of salmon will be released into the Black River in South Haven this week by some fourth and fifth grade students. South Haven Steelheaders President Rick Chapman tells us the group has supported the
A suspect in the killing of Van Buren County Road Commission worker Rene Rangel has been arrested and charged. The Van Buren County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced Monday they have authorized the following charges against the unnamed
Set for this Wednesday is a mock disaster drill at the Van Buren Intermediate School District’s tech center in Lawrence. Van Buren Tech chief fire instructor Jeromy Robertson tells us they do this every year, inviting police,
Set for this Wednesday is a mock disaster drill at the Van Buren Intermediate School District’s tech center in Lawrence. Van Buren Tech chief fire instructor Jeromy Robertson tells us they do this every year, inviting police,
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Omnipeace Foundation While news that Kevin Costner‘s wife of 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, had filed for divorce came as a surprise to fans, People reports it wasn’t a surprise to those closest to
With the annual Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade set for this Saturday at 1 p.m., residents and visitors to St. Joseph or Benton Harbor are being asked to prepare for road closures, detours and parking restrictions surrounding the
Marlene Louise Krajewski, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Medilodge in Kalamazoo. She was born March 25, 1936, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Clifton Day and Alice (Harter) Day. On July
The man who has led four Winds Casinos through a period of growth and success is moving on. Four Winds Chief Operating Officer Frank Freedman says it’s time for a new professional chapter, so he’ll return to
Judith (Judi) Ann Padilla, 78, passed away at home in Berrien Springs, MI on May 2nd, 2023. Judi was born on September 7th, 1944 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her parents were Dorothy Miley (deceased) and Leroy
Lend your ear and he’ll sing you a song. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band announced Monday their fall tour will be coming to Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo on October 6th. Fresh off a
A home care nurse convicted in the death of a 3-year-old in her care in Coloma Township last year has been sentenced to 30 to 70 years in prison. 42-year-old Judith Sobol was found guilty of second
Police are investigating the possible drowning of a Berrien Springs woman in the St. Joseph River on Sunday. The Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police Department says first responders were called to the river off Dairy Road around
The need for food assistance is growing in Berrien County and area food pantries are running low on resources – the good news is that people are stepping forward to help. The initiative is called Food For
West Michigan manufacturers continue to signal a slowing economy as Grand Valley State University’s closely watched monthly purchasing managers survey showed continued softness and increased caution. Brian Long, of Grand Valley’s Seidman College of Business, says we’re
National Travel and Tourism Week is officially underway and the state of Michigan is eyeing a very busy summer when it comes to tourists. Travel Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz says he expects the travel season to
The Unified Civic Monuments Project, which is building monuments to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is planning a Unity Walk for May 21. Organizers of the walk say it will be the first in a series to
With spring in the air across southwest Michigan, the local trees aren’t the only things turning over a new leaf. South Haven’s Taste unveiled a two-month interior renovation with a “soft” opening in April, and Owners Heidi
Whirlpool’s Lakeview Trail tunnel is now complete. With M-63 set to reopen this week, we decided to take a look inside the tunnel at the company’s corporate headquarters in Benton Township. The project will eventually connect the
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners could lose out on millions in federal dollars for building projects if it doesn’t act quickly to decide what those projects will be. At a meeting this past week, the board
There’s been plenty of progress on the new sidewalk project along Napier Avenue in St. Joseph Township. Speaking this past week, Township Manager Denise Cook said one side is almost finished. “We should be finished with the
Thomas Cristofoletti/Getty Images (BROWNSVILLE, Texas) — Seven people are dead in Brownsville, Texas, after a car ran into pedestrians Sunday morning while they were waiting at a bus stop. The crash occurred at 8:30 a.m. near the Ozanam
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a proposal from Cornerstone Alliance for a new event and gathering space downtown. The Downtown Alley Retail Project would see an alley that spans the block bounded by Pipestone Avenue, West
The city of Buchanan and the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation (MGCF) have teamed up once again to present The Common Summer Concert Series at Buchanan Common in the heart of downtown. With styles ranging from rock and
Set for tomorrow are Lake Michigan College’s 76th annual commencement ceremonies. LMC Registrar Sara Skinner tells us 456 students will receive 472 degrees and certificates from 31 areas of study, including 431 associate degrees, 15 advanced certificates,
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is preparing to announce its plan to keep the city safe this summer. Speaking to city commissioners this past week, Public Safety Director Dan McGinnis said he’ll be hosting a
Aurora Fire Rescue (AURORA, Colo.) — Six people were injured, including two in life-threatening condition, after mechanical equipment collapsed in a pool area at a Colorado resort, authorities said. The Aurora Fire Rescue said its rescue team responded
