A recent study put a price tag on the state of Michigan’s aging school buildings—and it’s staggering. Schools across the state have an aggregate of $22.8 billion in facilities needs, according to a just-released report funded by the state to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The study, conducted under an amendment to the 2023… 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 →
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 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 →