Dowagiac woman gets probation, jail for embezzling thousands

CASSOPOLIS — An employee of a Dowagiac organization that provides guardianship related services was sentenced to probation, jail and over $36,000 in restitution for stealing...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Dowagiac man gets prison time for criminal sexual conduct

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is going to prison after being sentenced for sexually molesting an underage girl over several months in 2023. James Joseph...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Breaking and entering arrest made in Cass County

CASS COUNTY — A 39-year-old male was arrested Thursday on suspicion of breaking and entering, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Clint Roach...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Beacon Health System to acquire Ascension Healthcare System

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Beacon Health System, a locally-owned and governed nonprofit healthcare provider in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, has signed a definitive agreement to...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Prime Table celebrates milestone

NILES — A popular family-owned restaurant celebrated more than three decades of serving the community Wednesday. Prime Table, 1915 S. 11th St., Niles, celebrates its...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Power restored for 95 percent of storm-impacted customers

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — More than 95 percent of all I&M customers had power restored as of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night following severe weather last Sunday...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Crews work to restore power following Sunday storms

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Power companies are still working diligently to restore power to thousands of homes across southwest Michigan after a severe line of storms...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

Fun, affordable family activities in Michiana

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Spring Break in full swing – March 31 to April 4 for many southwest Michigan schools and April 7 to April...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Edwardsburg after Sunday storm

EDWARDSBURG — The storms that ripped through Michiana Sunday spawned a brief EF-1 tornado in Edwardsburg, the National Weather Service has confirmed. (NWS) The tornado...

Apr 7, 2025 | Local