Light Michigan winter means less salt use, which is a good thing for the state
We’ve reported on a number of negative impacts on Michigan’s environment and economy after the mild winter — but there is good news, as well....
Author : Tommie Lee
Grace Lawn Cemetery reopens to the public in Elkhart
Elkhart has reopened their oldest cemetery to the public. Grace Lawn Cemetery on Middlebury Street was closed in mid-February after erosion concerns on the western...
MSP changes pursuit policy
The Michigan State Police have made changes to their pursuit policy, in an effort to reduce the risks involved. On Thursday, the State Police said...
Michigan considers baby boxes
Michigan is considering installing baby boxes at fire stations. The boxes allow parents to anonymously surrender unwanted babies safely, and have become popular across the...
Kennedy Academy struck by lightning during Thursday morning storms
No injuries were reported after a lightning strike at Kennedy Academy in South Bend. Students were briefly evacuated after the strike, which happened around 8:30...
Family pets die in Mishawaka house fire
A family was displaced and two pets were killed in a house fire in Mishawaka. It happened Thursday afternoon in the 400 block of Lowell...
St. Joseph County tax abatement change falls short in council
An effort to simplify the county tax abatement process in St. Joseph County has come up short. In a vote of 5-4, the County Council...
Investigators continue looking into conditions at Warsaw Animal Rescue and Therapy Center
An investigation continues regarding concerns about the conditions at the Warsaw Animal Rescue and Therapy Center. Concerns were raised by former volunteers of Isaiah 11,...
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards money to area organizations
A charity based in Buchanan has awarded more than 100 thousand dollars to local groups. The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted Monday...
Michigan begins destruction of confiscated firearms
This month Michigan has begun the process of destroying confiscated firearms. The state is using a scrap metal pulverizer to do it. The Michigan State...