Michigan considering universal lead screening for preschoolers
Lawmakers in Michigan have given their approval to universal lead screening for children. If the package of bills becomes law, it would require lead screening...
Author : Tommie Lee
Panic alarms being considered for schools statewide in Michigan
Lawmakers in Michigan are considering requiring panic alarms in schools. A bill in the state’s House would require schools in the state to have a...
U of M studying use of psilocybin to treat fibromyalgia
You’ve heard of medical treatments involving the use of marijuana. Now, research is being done in Michigan to see if magic mushrooms can help patients...
Mishawaka schools, Fire Dept. plan joint event Oct 11
The Mishawaka Fire Department is hosting an open house event on October 11th at Station 4 near Hums Elementary. Kids and their families will have...
KitchenAid Sr. PGA Championship ’24 in Benton Harbor needs volunteers
A national golf event coming to Benton Harbor next spring is looking for volunteers. The 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship will need around 2400 volunteers...
Catalytic converter theft data shows good, bad news
The news about catalytic converter thefts is both good, and bad. These thefts are down by nearly 70 percent in Indiana, but compared to the...
Long UAW strike could have deep impacts in SWMI
If the UAW strike against the Big 3 Automakers lasts for a while, there’s the potential for deep impacts on manufacturers in Southwest Michigan. The...
SMC Bass Fishing Team helps to clean up the St. Joe River
Some students at Southwestern Michigan College are helping to clean up the environment, specifically a spot where they spend some of their time. The SMC...
Voter registration deadline for Nov. Municipal Elections is Oct 10
The Indiana Secretary of State reminds voters that the registration deadline for this November’s Municipal elections is coming up fast. The deadline to register is...
Elkhart PD investigating fatal shooting Thursday morning
The Elkhart Police are investigating a shooting death on South 5th Street early Thursday morning. The report came to them just before 3:30 a.m. in...