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Anyone who wants to buy a gun in Michigan will have to undergo a background check, and gun owners will be required to safely store all firearms and ammunition when around minors under new laws signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The signing took place on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, where a gunman killed three students and injured …

A man who opened fire at a northeastern Indiana apartment complex, shooting at officers during an hours-long overnight standoff, died early Thursday after being taken into custody, police said. The suspect, who police said fired hundreds of rounds Wednesday night from a second-floor apartment in Kendallville, died while receiving medical treatment shortly after he was taken into custody at about …

Two people were charged with drug- and weapons-related offenses following an incident earlier this week in Lockport Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies responded shortly before 6 p.m. Monday to a location in the 18000 block of South River Road. Authorities were advised a female suspect fired a handgun near a residence while in the midst of a dispute. Officers …

The Three Rivers Community Kitchen is announcing a change in its hours beginning next month. Starting May 1, the kitchen will be serving meals just one day a week throughout the summer. The change is due, in part, to a shortage of staff. With the modified hours, the kitchen will be serving meals 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays only. Kitchen …

Sturgis Public Schools ordered a shelter-in-place order for a period of time Wednesday afternoon. District officials said the order was made as a recommendation by the Sturgis Police Department. The order affected schools on the north and east sides of the district, including Sturgis Middle School. The measure was taken due to a non-school-related dispute taking place near the intersection …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a larceny from a vehicle. The incident occurred at noon Tuesday in the 65000 block of Engle Road in Florence Township. Investigators said a possible suspect in the area was described as a white male with a yellow baseball cap, dark colored sweatshirt, blue jeans and white shoes. The suspect …

Two Sturgis men were arrested after they were found to be in possession of drugs and a weapon last week in Sturgis Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies stopped a vehicle Friday on Balk Road, near U.S. 12. During their investigation, deputies found two male occupants were in possession of a firearm and methamphetamine. It was further found that the …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Board of Directors has announced its new executive director. Michael Larson was selected to the post with expectations that he will build on a strong foundation when he assumes the role later this month. Board Chairman Bruce Grubb said the agency is excited to have Larson and his 30-plus years of experience in nonprofit administration and …

An arraignment date for St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite is set for later this month. Kalamazoo County officials said Lillywhite is expected to be arraigned April 24 on one misdemeanor count each of operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of alcohol. The proceeding is to take place in Kalamazoo County District Court. The …

A White Pigeon man died after the vehicle he was driving collided with a train last week in White Pigeon Township. Several news agencies said the incident occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. Friday on U.S. 12 at the Grand Elk Railroad crossing, east of U.S. 131. The 76-year-old victim died at the scene, where the vehicle he was driving collided …