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Cass County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam

(CASSOPOLIS) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam they have been made aware of. The scammers call their victims and claim they have an outstanding warrant, missed jury duty or owe money to the court. They may even use the name and informat...

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Changes For Sturgis Schools In New School Year

(STURGIS) - Today is the first day of school for many districts in Michigan. Locally, Sturgis, White Pigeon, Constatine and Mendon along with Colon and Bronson will start classes today. Three Rivers will begin on Tuesday, and Centreville started last week. For Sturgis Hig...

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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Applications Are Open

(LAGRANGE) - Applications are open for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.The LaGrange County Community Foundation opened the applications recently.The Scholarship Program will provide 147 scholarships statewide, including one scholarship to a graduating senior from LaGrange County.Th...

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Indiana Unemployment Rate Unchanged From June To July

(INDIANPOLIS) - Indiana's unemployment rate remains unchanged from June to July, staying at 3.3%. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported on Friday that the state's labor market continued to show a relatively low level of unemployment despite a modest decline in ...

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Quincy Daze Festival Underway

(QUINCY) - A three day event is underway in Branch County. The 2026 Quincy Daze Festival started Thursday. On Friday, the beer tent will open at 6 PM along with the food vendors. Then at 6:30 PM you can listen to the County Line Band perform. Saturday' events inc...

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Pavement Work Starting Monday In Coldwater

(COLDWATER) - A pavement project is set to start Monday on the east side of Coldwater. The Michigan Department of Transportation along with State Contractor C&D Hughes Inc. will be doing a pavement repair project on U.S. 12 at the I-69 interchange from Michigan Avenue to Will...

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Michigan Jobless Rate Down Slightly In July

(LANSING) - Michigan saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate go down slightly from June to July. Data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget shows the unemployment rate dropped from 5% in June to 4.9% in July. Employment ...

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Fremont girls second, Prairie Heights third at Golf meet

(ANGOLA) - The Fremont girls golf team finished second and Prairie Heights third in an NECC Tri-Meet at Zollner Golf Course. Garrett was first with a score of 249. Fremont came in second with a 270 and Prairie Heights was third with a 275. Garrett was led by Remi Winebrenner with a 60. Walynn Sis...

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Coldwater girls 9th at Gull Lake Invitational

(BATTLE CREEK) - In it's first meet of the 2026 season, the Coldwater girls golf team finished 9th at the Gull Lake Invitational, shooting 405. Leading the way for Coldwater was freshman Aubrey Eberts with a round of 92. Payton Longstreet shot a 103 and Alivia Arnold carded a 105.

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Bealls To Open Stores In Sturgis and Coldwater

(BRADENTON, FL) - A Florida-based retailer is opening stores in Michigan this fall, including Sturgis and Coldwater. According to The Business Observer, Bealls has announced they will enter Michigan, marking the 23rd state for the company, which has a growth strategy based on bro...

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