Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 07-22-25

In today’s news: The city of Benton Harbor has received a statewide award for its community master plan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says a woman who was found dead in Niles Township on Monday had been shot, and her boyfriend is now...

Michigan State fans can save $55 on this Nike football jersey right now

Michigan State football fans can make sure they’re ready to watch the upcoming season in style and save some money with this jersey deal from Fanatics. This #1 Michigan State Spartans Nike alternate football game jersey is regularly priced at...

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood reveals the craziest thing he’s read about himself on social media

If it seems like Michigan Wolverines football freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is a bit guarded during interviews with media, it’s because he probably is — and some of his skepticism is more than likely warranted. A five-star+ prospect and the...

Michigan defensive linemen praise Lou Esposito: ‘He’s challenged us to remember why we do this’

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – The Michigan Wolverines football team took part in the Champions Circle Golf Classic on Monday afternoon, but it was the defensive lineman who may have brought the most noise and juice to the event. Defensive tackles Rayshaun...

Heat advisories issued throughout Southeast Michigan Thursday

By Ahmad Bajjey Updated on: July 24, 2025 / 7:25 AM EDT / CBS Detroit NEXT Weather Alert Day. Extreme heat today. 7/24/2025 NEXT Weather Alert Day. Extreme heat today. 7/24/2025 03:00 Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan for...

Eaton County prosecutor announces bid for Michigan Attorney General

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd will be running for Michigan’s Attorney General position, the Republican announced Tuesday evening. Lloyd seeks to take over AG Dana Nessel’s seat after her last term ends in 2026. AGs in...

‘Big, beautiful bill’ scraps conservation projects in northwest Michigan

Since its inception in the 2014 Farm Bill, RCPP has dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars annually to collaborative projects that support conservation on farms and in rural areas. The RCPP program is still intact. In fact, the “big, beautiful...

County broadband committee meets with members of Congress over changes to broadband grants

Members of Berrien County’s broadband committee have met with Congressman Tim Walberg and representatives of Congressman Bill Huizenga to express their concerns about changes to a federal program that awards broadband expansion grants to states....

Flick Pick – I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today’s episode, Andrew Green reviews I Know What You Did Last Summer, which is a movie now in theaters. More info: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky Furaitar

EWEN, Mich. — Ricky Furaitar, 78, of Ewen, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Ricky was born on Jan. 13, 1947, in Stambaugh, to Charles and Christine (Corneila)...

Michigan Centered: Helping CMU graduates stay in the area

Flyers support top prospect Porter Martone's decision to attend Michigan State

Riley Armstrong already has the dates lodged in his brain. On Oct. 17 and 18, the Michigan State Spartans will face off against the Boston University Terriers at Agganis Arena in Boston, in a pair of games that will feature a whole bunch a...

The Metro: Michigan health care costs could be on the rise

Health care in Michigan is about to get more expensive. According to a recent report from the health policy research group KFF, insurers offering plans through the Affordable Care Act will increase premiums by 15% next year, with some even...

Jackson City Council Approves Water Relief Fund, Honors Marty Griffin, Sells Lot to Michigan Theatre

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — With water and sewer rates receiving a $33 increase per quarterly bill in the City of Jackson, City Council approved the creation of a Water Relief Fund during their July 22 meeting that citizens in need can use. City...

Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, July 23 MLB BASEBALL 12:35 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh — FDSN Detroit, SportsNet Pittsburgh, Fubo Sports US, MLB.TV × Javascript is required for you to be able to read...

PFF says Rod Moore’s return at safety will strengthen Michigan’s defense in 2025 season

Something just wasn't right for the first two-thirds of the season for the Michigan football defense in 2024. There were lapses made, big passing plays, and while the defense would stand tall for two downs, it allowed drives to be extended by the...

Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for July 21, 2025 

The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2025, results for each game: Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 21 drawing Midday: 3-4-3 Evening: 4-0-9 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous...

Federal prosecutor Timothy VerHey sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan

As U.S. Attorney, VerHey will serve as the chief law enforcement officer for the western half of the Lower Peninsula and the entirety of the Upper Peninsula. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Federal prosecutor Timothy VerHey has been appointed as the United...

Here’s how governor candidates say they’d fix Michigan education

The plan: Benson wants mandatory training for all K-3 teachers in the science of reading, a program based on how the brain learns to read that includes phonics, and to ensure schools use “high-quality, research-backed core curricula for literacy...

Two from Northern Michigan killed in Lowell plane crash

LOWELL, Mich. — Two men from Northern Michigan were killed in a Lowell plane crash on Monday, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Multiple agencies were called to the crash at Whistle Stop Self Storage, about a half-mile from the Lowell...