Work on a new parking ordinance for the city of Benton Harbor is underway. Speaking to the city’s Legislative Committee this week, Benton Harbor Public Safety Director Dan McGinnis said one goal is to add parking meters
Congressman Bill Huizenga paid a visit to Holtec International’s Corporate Technology Center in Camden, New Jersey Thursday to learn more about the company and its plans to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County.
We may be enjoying weather in the 50s for a few days, but Western Michigan University professor of environment Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook is concerned about trees and flowers. She says unseasonably warm weather could harm some plants.
A forum is planned for Tuesday for St. Joseph residents to offer their thoughts on downtown development to city leaders and Cornerstone Alliance. ‘The two organizations have been working together to implement the city’s Downtown Vision Master
WABC-TV (NEW YORK) — A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and injuring a tourist in Times Square and firing at a responding officer, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The teen was caught
Marvel Studios With news the Oscars will soon be giving kudos to the people who help pick the stars for a given project comes praise from Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan on what he calls “one of most
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Top Biden administration officials were meeting Thursday with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan in an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana jury has awarded more than $11 million to a Michigan man and his wife who accused a doctor of failing to diagnose a painful limb issue, leading to the amputation of
The Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers. Aside from the game, a lot of us will be watching the commercials. Western Michigan University marketing
If you’re planning to connect a utility, be careful of imposters. DTE spokesperson Katie Susko says scammers have been creating fake ads on websites, pretending to be utility providers. “It’s happening across the country, and we are
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Detroit Pistons 128, Portland Trailblazers 122 – OT Chicago Bulls 118, Memphis Grizzlies 110 Golden State Warriors 131, Indiana Pacers 109 Pistons 128, Blazers 122 – OT – Pistons win
The Michigan Senate Oversight Committee heard testimony Wednesday on legislation to amend the state’s Freedom of Information Act, which requires government to disclose public information when requested. State Senator Jeremy Moss says we’ve seen both ethical questions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent time Wednesday laying out the priorities of her $80 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. Speaking before state House and Senate lawmakers in Lansing, the governor shared highlights of her proposed budget.
A new guest speaker has been announced for the Michigan Black Summit planned in Benton Harbor for next weekend. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will kick off the event with a speech. Neighbors Organizing Against Racism
Border security has been in the news all week with the U.S. Senate failing to approve a long-sought bipartisan border deal. That came after House Speaker Mike Johnson declared the package “dead on arrival” if it was
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has rejected a plan to put another section of Napier Avenue on a road diet. The board this week approved a resolution officially opposing a Berrien County Road Department project that
Indiana Michigan Power will be doing some aerial tree trimming in southwest Michigan next week. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us a helicopter from Kiewit Corp. will be out and about scanning the tree line. So, what will
A woman is dead and a man is hospitalized after they were found unresponsive in a parked vehicle in Hartford on Wednesday. The Hartford Police Department tells us an officer was on patrol around 8:20 a.m. when
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A conviction in the unprecedented trial of a Michigan school shooter’s mother will stand as a milestone to law enforcers across the U.S. as well as a stark reminder to parents with guns in their home. But
We’re all enjoying the afternoon sunshine, and it’ll be hanging around more and more each day. National Weather Service meteorologist Trent Frey says the days are getting longer in Michigan. “Each day we are currently seeing about
Are you getting enough sleep? It’s one of the wellness trends of 2024, to sleep. Priority Health Chief Medical Officer Jim Forshee says you should shoot for seven hours of sleep a night and shut off your
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan 72, (11) Wisconsin 68 (9) Duke 71, Notre Dame 53 Michigan 72, (11) Wisconsin 68 – Michigan beats No. 11 Wisconsin 72-68 Michigan’s season has been marked by second-half
Tim Grist Photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Last month’s global temperatures led to the warmest January on record, continuing a pattern of eight consecutive hottest months on record, according to scientists. The average surface air temperature on
Two fugitives from justice are behind bars after several days on the run from law enforcement. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested 33-year-old Brandon Lee Bloomfield of Lawton, Michigan and 35-year-old Amanda Schiero-Farrow of
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is sending senior aides to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders, according to three people familiar with the matter, as his administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war frustrates members of a
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Holtec International held a meeting this week to discuss some of the technical aspects of Holtec’s plan to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. The NRC’s Viktoria Mitlyng
The Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program in southwest Michigan has expanded by inducting middle school students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Michigan. An event was held this week at the club in Benton Harbor
Young LEGO enthusiasts are being invited to submit creations to the Silver Beach Center in St. Joseph for a special exhibit that will be going up this month. Silver Beach Carousel President Suz Schalon tells us the
River Valley Public Schools will have a couple of questions for voters on February 27. Superintendent Dave Campbell tells us they’re seeking the renewal of both the operating millage and the sinking fund millage. He notes the
David Becker/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his request to the judge overseeing his Georgia election interference case to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and dismiss the indictment against him, saying
