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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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…. Continue Reading →
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…. Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
If you happen to be in spitting distance of Lake Superior’s Western shore Thursday evening or early Friday morning, pay attention to this advice. The National Weather Service issued a dense marine fog warning warning of visibility being greatly diminished through 9 a.m. Friday – a hazard that very well might befall someone on the… Continue Reading →
If you are as lucky as to find yourself in Barry County, you can’t help but wonder what the weather is going to do this weekend and early next week. Let us guide you through the future forecast so that you plan your commute accordingly – weekend, work commute on the weekday, or even deciding… Continue Reading →
Michigan’s governor’s race is already getting hot early, and one familiar name just jumped back into the mix. Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox informed reporters Monday he’s a candidate for the position, the most recent of dozens of potential contenders to consider running for the state’s top spot in 2026. His statement wasn’t insincere…. Continue Reading →