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
Governor Gretchen Whitmer participated in a fireside chat at the University of Chicago this week to talk about efforts to lure people to Michigan. Whitmer has made it a key goal of her administration to grow Michigan’s
MLB – Major League Baseball – League Championship Series – Best of seven Last Night National League Championship Series Philadelphia Philles 10, Arizona Diamondbacks 0 (PHI leads 2-0) Phillies 10, Diamondbacks 0 – Schwarber homers twice, Turner
From the Associated Press — General Motors will delay electric pickup truck production at a factory near Detroit due to slowing U.S. demand for electric vehicles, to better manage its capital investments, and to make some engineering
A Paw Paw man is facing federal gun charges. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten Tuesday announced a grand jury returned a superseding indictment against 34-year-old Eric Nathan Deryke for possessing firearms as
Set for October 28 is the first ever South Haven Boo Bash. Lori Krieger with the South Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau tells us this replaces the former Haven Harvest Festival, which was held in years prior
A benefit concert to help those affected by Huntington’s Disease will be held November 5 in Paw Paw. Champions for HD CEO Shelby Smithers tells us this is the sixth Champions for HD benefit concert. Several southwest
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a resolution calling on the Michigan Legislature to ban flavored tobacco products. At a Monday meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad said the city was approached by a health group seeking to influence
The South Haven City Council has moved forward on a housing and commercial development planned downtown. At a meeting this week, the council granted Planned Unit Development status to the Center Street project, which will be between
From the Associated Press — A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor to two months behind bars for joining a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, where he
Innocence Project of Florida via AP (ST MARYS, Ga.) — A man who was wrongfully convicted and spent 16 years in jail was fatally shot by a Camden County deputy during a traffic stop in Georgia on Monday.
A Community Health Needs Assessment of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties is being conducted by the Berrien County Health Department and Corewell Health, and everyone’s asked to fill out the survey. Berrien County Health Officer Guy
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a week after Hamas terrorists rained thousands of rockets down on Israel and infiltrated the country by air, sea and land in an unprecedented surprise attack, the region stands on
Disney+ On Tuesday, Disney+ dropped the trailer to the second season of The Santa Clauses. Once again, Tim Allen plays Scott Calvin aka the Man with the Bag, and this time around, he’s getting his family into
A new survey shows a majority of Michigan voters do not want to see Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off next November. Michigan News Network reports that in a recent MRG-commissioned Michigan poll, 67% of respondents
The UAW strike is into week five, and President Shawn Fain says the union’s strategy is changing. Strike expansions were previously announced on Fridays, but Fain says workers could now hit the picket line at any time.
Benton Township leaders are seeking public input on what people want to see in the local parks. Township Supervisor Cathy Yates tells us she’s getting ready to apply for a Michigan SPARK grant. Michigan Spark Grants help
Most parents say they want their kids to become more independent. However, a new University of Michigan poll finds the majority of parents of kids ages 9 to 11 won’t let them go trick-or-treating with friends unless
The University of Michigan is now home to the world’s most powerful laser. It enables researchers to focus an immense amount of light on a very small space in short pulses. U-of-M lab director and engineering professor
Newly released documents appear to indicate Holtec International bought the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant with no intention of decommissioning it, that they plan to install modular nuclear units there, and their projected cost for restarting Palisades is
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 0 Chicago Blackhawks 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 1 Red Wings 4, Blue Jackets 0 – James Reimer stops 23 shots to help lift
From the Associated Press — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford on Monday called on autoworkers to come together to end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to decriminalize some minor offenses to help ensure fewer residents find themselves caught up in the court system over something trivial. At a Monday meeting, commissioners unanimously approved amendments to the
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have moved forward on Project T, a housing and commercial development planned for the site of the former Mercy Hospital. At a Monday meeting, commissioners approved the rezoning of 960 Agard Avenue and
Construction has begun on a new winter gathering space in downtown South Haven’s Dyckman Park. SHOUT for South Haven says workers from Lawnboys of South Haven began site preparations Monday on the space that will include an
The Niles Scream Park has welcomed its 2.6 millionth visitor. The park says Harper Benjamin, a senior at Valparaiso High School, was visitor 2.6 million on Sunday. As a result of her good fortune, she received a
Southwestern Michigan College is preparing to kick off a new tradition now that it’s restarted its athletic program. The college says its first annual Roadrunner Classic will feature a total of eight men’s and women’s college basketball
This Thursday marks the start of the 10th annual Project Personal Care campaign. It’s an opportunity to help those less fortunate with personal care items. The campaign is organized by the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency and
