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Berrien County ALPACT working to reduce gun violence among youth
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- As guns in the hands of young people becomes a growing problem in Berrien County, local leaders are looking at ways to curb the violence. Between 2018 to 2023, 182 youth aged 18 and younger were referred to Berrien County Courts for firearm-related offenses. The majority...
Cooler temperatures and sunnier skies through tomorrow
Slight shower chances remain early this morning with plenty of moisture near the surface, although most of Michiana will be dealing with light fog rather than wet weather. Highs are seasonable in the upper 70s today with no shortage of sunshine, a trend that will follow the rest of this week and into the weekend. Breezy conditions will persist the next couple of days, but as high pressure develops further into our area winds will die down. Expect lows in the mid 50s tonight; dewpoints fall steadily as well. With highs barely creeping past the mid 70s tomorrow, most of Michiana will fall almost 10F short of the normal high temperature we usually see at this point in the year. The cooldown is temporary and on Friday we are back into the upper 70s and low 80s across the area with more cloud cover moving in over the weekend.
‘Pop Tab Palooza’ for Ronald McDonald House Charities Update
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - They haven’t all been counted yet, but from the looks of it, the drive was a big success today. Community members came to ‘United Federal Credit Union’ at the Edison Lakes Branch to donate all to support families with hospitalized children. After they’re...
Elkhart due for successful season under new Head Coach
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Hometown Coach Travon Curry looks to bring Michiana a new era of Elkhart Lions football. It doesn't take much to motivate team that didn't reach their full potential a year ago. "I feel that everybody on the team has bought in we weren't all bought in...
Thousands still without power in Michiana Tuesday morning
UPDATE: As of 3:15 p.m., power continues to be restored, while thousands of Michiana residents remain without power after the severe overnight weather. You can view live updates of power outage in your area here. Indiana Michigan Power customers can view their live outage map here.
Downed trees and torn roofs after heavy winds hit Michiana
WALKERTON & KNOX, Ind.-- People are still picking up the pieces after storms and heavy winds rolled through Michiana Monday night. At Kraft Auction Service in Walkerton, off East U.S. 6, the roof to one of the warehouses was blown clean off, leaving a mangled pile of metal on the ground.
An 89-year-old German man's journey to caddying: Joe Meindl's passion & second profession
NEW BUFFALO, Mich. (WSBT) — He's not just a caddie. 89-year-old Joe Meindl is so much more to those he's worked for in his time at The Dunes Club in New Buffalo. At his age, he's presumed to be the oldest-carrying caddie in the United States. But his life...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Michigan elections FAQ: What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?
Bridge Michigan is answering questions from readers throughout the campaign season. One reader asks: What safeguards in Michigan exist to make sure no one votes twice?. The short answer: The Qualified Voter File and criminal penalties. As election season draws near and political debates heat up, Bridge Michigan is inviting...
Michigan’s only president survived 2 assassination attempts. Here’s 5 things to know.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Over the course of U.S. history, there have been a handful of assassination attempts on American presidents and presidential candidates. Four sitting presidents have been killed. Attempts to take the lives of many others dates back decades. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican 2024 nominee,...
Macomb County man wins largest ever Fantasy 5 prize from Michigan Lottery
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Macomb County man who plays Fantasy 5 every day finally hit it big – really big. The 56-year-old man who chose to remain anonymous won $963,040 from the Michigan Lottery after matching all numbers in the June 26 drawing on a ticket he bought from Smoker’s Express in New Baltimore.
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Portage, Kalamazoo Setting Record Pace for Rain in July
West Michigan has been pummelled with late night storms and drenching rain events in the past few weeks. The Month of July, especially, has been full of long, rainy days, or heavy, soaking storms that march across the area. It's not surprise, then, that some areas around here are on...
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