Southwest Michigan

While LGBTQ+ organizations across the country face increasing political and financial pressures, the OutCenter of Southwest Michigan is not only surviving—it’s thriving.

Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer visited Niles Thursday for a business luncheon hosted by the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce.

The WVPE photo of the week is called "I see You…You See Me” and was taken by Mary Margol. It’s a photo of a Gray Tree Frog in a rhubarb patch in Sawyer, Michigan.

The WVPE photo of the week is called "Fawn in the Field” and was taken by Dennis Gast of St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s a photo of an adorable newborn fawn.

The WVPE photo of the week is called "Nesting Swan” and was taken by Stacy Lankford. The photo shows a majestic swan nesting this spring on Diamond Lake in Michigan.

A celebration of art in Harbor Country April 25th, 26th & 27th, 2025.

Community speaks out against board's efforts to restrict books in school library

Efforts to build a continuous bike trail from Chicago to Michigan continue to move forward. The remaining gaps in the 60-mile Marquette Greenway Trail are being filled one piece at a time, thanks to an infusion of state and federal funding.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Fred Upton won’t seek a 19th term in Congress.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been rising steadily in Michigan, including in the WVPE listening area. According to state data, all of WVPE’s…