WLKM Radio 95.9 FM

February’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was eight-tenths of a percent lower than the previous month. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 3.8 percent February unemployment rate marked a decrease from January’s 4.6 percent. St. Joseph County was below the state unemployment average, which was 4.1 percent in February. …

Michigan Department of Transportation has launched a new, online dashboard to make information about the condition of all bridges on state and local road systems easily accessible to the public. Replacing a more limited version from 2018, the Michigan Bridge Conditions dashboard is now online, providing data on more than 11,000 bridges across the state. Matt Chynoweth, head of the …

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help in locating a man who has been reported missing. Authorities said Larry Waldschmidt, 78, has been missing since last Wednesday from his home in Dowagiac. Once aware of the situation, family members immediately consulted the sheriff ’s department for assistance. Waldschmidt was most recently seen working in his yard about 5:30 p.m. …

Thirteen can be an unlucky number for some folks, but for me it’s quite lucky. I’ve been pecking away at this column for thirteen years this month. It doesn’t seem that long. With any luck at all, I’ll keep plugging away for several more years. I want to thank everyone for the kind comments that I’ve received. I’ll do my …

Investigators from the Three Rivers Police Department are looking into an armed robbery that took place earlier this week outside an apartment complex. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of River Drive, where a man in the Edgewater Apartments parking lot said he was approached by two subjects. …

Armstrong Park will be the name of the still-under-construction multi-field sports complex in Three Rivers. A recent donation by the Armstrong and Bloss families will favorably shape youth and adult recreation, economic development, and the quality of life in the Three Rivers community for generations to come, according to Patrick Armstrong, Armstrong’s chairman of the board. Armstrong announced the naming …

State police troopers are investigating a larceny incident that occurred during a seven-week period earlier this year. Troopers responded to the 62000 block of Shaffer Road in Constantine Township, where keys were taken from a truck and a basketball hoop stolen between Feb. 1 and March 24. Meanwhile, troopers are also investigating a recent break-in in Sherman Township. Authorities responded …

Hi, my name is Bella and I am a tri-color female rat terrier/heeler mix. I am very cute and friendly, but sometimes I get too excited and would be better in a home with no small children. I have cute freckles on my legs and nose. I’m only a little over a year old so I am very active but …

A man wanted on four outstanding warrants was arrested by Sturgis police Monday. According to a department media release, officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a unit at Cato Lane apartments in response to an argument. Occupants of the residence did not allow access to police, who subsequently obtained a search warrant. The primary resident of the apartment will …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week accepted a land donation from a Fawn River Township man. Parks and Recreation director Jaymes MacDonald said Andrew Feyes offered a small piece of land for the purpose of a kayak and canoe launch at the Fawn River. The property is on Kime Road in the southeast corner of the county. …