San Jose and the South Bay mourned Saturday’s death of one of their most familiar and lovable legends. Barry Swenson, president and founder of Swenson Builders and creator of some San Jose’s most ubiquitous landmarks, died at the age of 85 on Saturday. You’ve likely walked through downtown San Jose or gazed up at the…
As torrential rains destroyed the Ozarks, most of the counties in Missouri and Arkansas were plunged into darkness, beset with the havoc brought by the heavy rains and high winds. From initial reports, it can be observed that these were not merely spring showers of the regular type this system was a step back for…
In a massive shake-up that’s sweeping communities across the Midwest, Flagstar Bank recently announced shutting down 60 of its branches permanently in 2025 and yes, eight of them are located right here in Indiana and Michigan. As part of its effort to do better and trim costs after losing a significant chunk of money, the…
It was a sleepless night in parts of southern Missouri as Oregon and Shannon county residents were under National Weather Service (NWS) tornado alert. The 7:45 p.m. warning had everyone gazing upwards, watchful eyes fixed on the skies and glued to the television. The warning struck north-eastern Oregon County and south-central Shannon County due to…
Barry County, Mo. – emergency personnel responded just at dawn Sunday morning to rescue a stranded dog and three individuals stuck in floodwaters. The mishap took place at the junction of Farm Road 2200 and Farm Road 1110, which floods during heavy rainfall. According to a report by Cassville Fire Protection District (CFD) officials, the…
Get ready for a Saturday morning thriller as Williamston Hornets take on the Barry County Christian Eagles in what is sure to be a heart-stopping tournament game. Game time is 11:00 a.m., and both teams are red-hot both having just come off nail-biting victories that pushed their mettle and will power to the nth degree….
In a deadly Friday morning shooting, a 15-year-old was shot and murdered in Michigan City, Indiana. The shooting took place at the Garden Estates West apartment complex, located in the 900 block of Pinetree Court. The 911 call was placed around 12:20 AM, stating that someone had been shot within Building 12 of the complex….
In New Buffalo, a peaceful Michigan hamlet, a whimsical estate has appeared for sale that reflects the area’s increasing allure for upscale buyers. Rob Buono, a Chicago developer who also operates a 400-acre southwest Michigan organic farm, sold his modern country house for $4.75 million. The sale not only reflects Buono’s various passions, but also…
Change is arriving in Michigan City, Indiana and it’s arriving along the northeast edge of the city. In what city officials and developers have described as a giant leap forward, the Michigan City Common Council voted informally on a high-density housing project that could reshape the residential nature of the neighborhood. If everything stays on…
On downtown Kalamazoo streets, hope and change-filled life was lost. Montine “Mizzle” Wiley Jr., father, mentor, and businessman at age 27, was killed by gunfire on April 12, 2025, while working as security at Green Door Distilling Co. What is most tragic about Wiley’s story is that he was not another young man lost to…