An expansion to state Representative Al Pscholka’s Good Samaritan legislation has taken another step forward. On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee approved the plan to remove the age limit on who can be exempt from criminal
The US Senate has advanced legislation designed to fight the abuse of opioid prescriptions. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, which has been hailed by Congressman Fred Upton, contains provisions to improve treatment for overdoses, give law
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller says he’s reflecting on courtroom protocols after two bailiffs were shot dead at the Berrien County Courthouse on Monday. He says the county’s use of video for court appearances makes officers safer
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office has released more details about the charges that had been faced by courthouse shooter Larry Gordon. It says the 44-year-old Coloma man was arrested on April 20 when police went to his
The victims of Monday’s shooting at the Berrien County Courthouse continue to be remembered. WSJM’s Michael Arney has more.
If you noticed a Michigan State Police helicopter circling around St. Joseph Township today, there’s no need for concern. Michigan State Police tell us the helicopter was doing a free flying search for illegal marijuana growth operations
Michigan State Police Trooper Steve Barker says he is thankful to have worked with both Ron Kienzle and Joe Zangaro in his law enforcement career, which began 18 years ago with the Benton Township Police Department. Barker
Unit 2 of the Cook Nuclear Plant is back in service. It had been shut down July 6 due to a rupture in a steam expansion joint bellows which damaged the Turbine Building exterior wall. Indiana Michigan
Southwest Michigan will say goodbye to Joe Zangaro on Friday. The head of courthouse security for Berrien County was among two court officers shot and killed Monday in an attempt by an inmate to escape custody. Visitation
The state of Michigan has tapped two companies to analyze the financial risk of an oil pipeline rupture in the Straits of Mackinac and evaluate any alternatives to the pipeline. Enbridge Energy, based in Calgary, Alberta, has agreed
This weekend will bring the start of the next Adopt a Highway cleanup week in Michigan. Dan Weingarten, with the Michigan Department of Transportation, says more than 3,000 groups of all stripes from around the state will
A unity walk is coming up this weekend. The event is planned by the Mosaic CCDA in response to recent violent events in the news around the country, including Monday’s Berrien County Courthouse shootings. Organizer Jameel McGee says
Court cases stemming from the Fourth of July weekend melee at South Haven’s North Beach have started to get processed. Van Buren County court officials say about ten people arrested during the disturbance were arraigned Tuesday, with charges that
The victims of Monday’s courthouse shootings in Berrien County have been honored in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, Congressman Fred Upton spoke on the House floor, expressing his grief for the loss of Joseph Zangaro and Ronald Kienzle.
The Berrien County Jail inmate who police say shot and killed two court officers on Monday had been facing a variety of criminal charges. Larry Darnell Gordon had been charged with criminal sexual conduct, first degree, and a
Security procedures at the Berrien County Courthouse will be reviewed following Monday’s fatal shootings. Berrien County Chief Judge Gary Bruce says a report will be done, and all of the right questions will be asked in the
The Berrien County Courthouses in both St. Joseph and Niles will remain closed to the public Wednesday. The closure is in response to Monday’s shooting incident. The Berrien County Administrator’s office says court staff should still report for
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a Mattawan man is facing charges after police say he was caught intoxicated with a shotgun Tuesday. It happened around midnight after deputies were called to a home in the
Citizens of Berrien County are honoring the fallen law enforcement officials of Monday’s shooting at the courthouse. Hundreds braved the heat Tuesday to pay tribute to Joseph Zangaro and Ronald Kienzle, the Berrien County Court Bailiffs who
Congressman Fred Upton is among thousands mourning the shooting deaths of two Berrien County court officers. It happened right outside the courtroom of Judge Charles LaSata, and Upton says he called him immediately upon hearing what was
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey now says a jail inmate’s hands were cuffed in front when he wrested a gun from a deputy and killed two bailiffs at the courthouse in St. Joseph. Bailey says he had
Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee says he doubts last week’s deadly sniper shooting in Dallas will lead to any meaningful gun reforms. The Flint Democrat says, after incidents in Dallas and Orlando, he’s grown frustrated by Republicans in
The preparation work to demolish the former Mercy Hospital building in Benton Harbor is now underway. Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski says the contractor is on site, and a lot needs to be done before they can
Two Berrien County court officers are dead after an inmate of the county jail grabbed one of their guns on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Paul Bailey identified the victims as 61-year-old Joseph Zangaro and 63-year-old Ronald Kienzle. Police
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says it’s found shelters for almost all of the more than 100 dogs it seized during an animal cruelty investigation last month. Sergeant Dan Abbot says shelters all across Michigan have
Support for the victims of Monday’s courthouse shootings in St. Joseph is pouring in from all over the country. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted, “Thoughts and prayers with the victims, and their families – along with
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey says Monday was a dark day for the community, with two court bailiffs killed by a jail inmate. He’s asking for the public’s support. “Our hearts are torn apart,” Bailey said. “They
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey gives an update on the shooting at the Berrien County Courthouse. A follow-up conference will be held at 6:00 pm.
Three people are dead following a shooting at the Berrien County Courthouse Monday. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey says it happened shortly after 2 p.m. “A person has shot two bailiffs,” Bailey said. “They’re both deceased, and
The Berrien County Courthouse has been evacuated following a reported shooting there this afternoon. It happened about 2 p.m. Witness Mark Laukus, of St. Joseph, tells us it was outside of the courtroom of Judge Charles LaSata.
