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Man illegally in US confesses to killing Michigan woman: Police
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NewsNation) — A migrant from Mexico living in the U.S. illegally was arrested and charged Sunday with murder in connection to the death of his girlfriend in Michigan, according to police. Brandon Ortiz-Vite, 25, admitted to killing Ruby Garcia, 25, with a handgun he purchased illegally,...
Police shoot driver twice after person rams car into officer’s leg
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- A trooper shot the driver of a car after they drove into a police officer in a Southwest Michigan incident, the Michigan State Police reports. The incident happened about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, Michigan State Police Spl/Lt. DuWayne Robinson said. If you purchase a product...
Benton Harbor man dies after vehicle collision with two telephone poles
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — A 33-year-old man died after crashing his vehicle into two telephone poles in Benton Harbor Wednesday afternoon, according to the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. Darrell Pargo Jr., of Benton Harbor, lost control of his silver Buick after passing multiple vehicles going westbound on E. Britian...
‘I might win big here!’: Man wins $200K Michigan Lottery prize at bar's burger night
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man eating dinner at a bar's burger night like he does every week was thrilled to discover he won $200,000 playing a Michigan Lottery game. The 57-year-old bought a Club Keno ticket at Chatterbox Bar & Grill at 390 Territorial Rd. in Benton Harbor on Feb. 28.
Bicentennial Bridge connecting St. Joseph, Benton Harbor stuck closed
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WNDU) - If you’re a boater and you need the Bicentennial Bridge over the St. Joseph River to open, you’re out of luck until further notice. That’s because the harbormaster in St. Joseph says it is stuck closed. The Bicentennial Bridge connects N. Wayne...
State investigating PFAS contamination in Hamilton
HEATH TWP. — Michigan’s PFAS Action Response Team has opened a new investigation in Hamilton, declaring an area of interest in Heath Township. Several drinking wells in Hamilton were recently tested for PFAS. Results showed two shallow wells contained PFAS at concentrations above drinking water criteria, according to the MPART website. A drinking well tested at 50 parts per trillion of PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid, while an irrigation well tested at 19 parts per trillion.
Man indicted for $700K theft at Southwest Michigan casino
HARTFORD, Mich. — A man was charged Tuesday in connection with a $700,000 heist at the Hartford Four Winds Casino last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was indicted on one count of interstate transportation of stolen money and one count of theft. The casino is owned...
Increased fines and fees announced for Saugatuck short-term rental owners
SAUGATUCK — Saugatuck’s updated short-term rental fine structure is now officially in place. The new structure was approved Monday, March 25, during a Saugatuck City Council meeting. In a report to council, Interim City Manager Ryan Cummins said existing fines haven't been updated in several years, and will be tracked in an enforcement...
Pit bull killed by deputy after biting 3 people
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI -- A pit bull was killed by a deputy after police responded to a report of the dog attacking three people, sending one person to the hospital. Deputies were called to a report of a dog out of control in a residence in Columbia Township around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 19. The dog was attacking several people in the house, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said.
Michigan State Police offer free firearm safes to Kalamazoo, Van Buren residents
PAW PAW, Mich. — As part of new gun safety initiative, the Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post announced Tuesday that residents of Kalamazoo and Van Buren County who own a pistol are eligible for a voucher for a free safe. MSP partnered with Bronson Prevention Services to purchase...
Baltimore tragedy reminiscent of freighter that hit St. Joseph railroad bridge in January
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WNDU) - The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore has raised concerns here in Michiana. A similar crash happened earlier this year in Berrien County, although with less disastrous results. According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium, a freighter brushed against the railroad bridge in the St. Joseph River in January.
Fennville's Addyson Brown building on third-place state equestrian finish
FENNVILLE - When Addyson Brown looked at the final scores, she could hardly believe it. The Fennville equestrian rider finished third at the state championships and was trying to soak it all in. "Getting third at state meant everything to me," Brown said. "When I first started equestrian team in...
South Haven has no trouble against Hartford
South Haven won the last time they faced Hartford, and things went their way on Monday too. The South Haven Rams put the hurt on the Hartford Huskies with a sharp 7-1 win. South Haven's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Hartford, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
'Critical need for transparency': Eight former Saugatuck mayors pen letter over Heise payout
SAUGATUCK — Eight former mayors of Saugatuck have penned a letter about the city's recent handling of the resignation of Ryan Heise. “As eight former Saugatuck mayors, we share a few things: We all loved, and continue to love, Saugatuck. "We all understand well the challenges and difficulties of...
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