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The St. Joseph harbor dredging project is underway. With Roen Salvage Co. on site and dredging St. Joseph’s inner harbor this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District said the delayed outer harbor dredging and

New bi-partisan legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer could expand economic potential in maritime commerce in Michigan. Representative Jack O’Malley provided the framework for the bills and says public and private ports in the state

The Berrien County Road Department will be closed Tuesday for employees to attend the funeral of a coworker who was killed last week when he was struck by a vehicle while on the job. 57-year-old Mack Isom

Coming soon to downtown Buchanan will be the Thrill on the Hill. Taking place August 4 through August 6, the event will see the hill on Front Street that leads directly into downtown Buchanan converted into a

The Mega Millions Jackpot is up to at least $790 million. Jake Harris from the Michigan Lottery says there are a number of ways lottery players in the state choose what they hope will be their winning

A South Bend woman is dead after an accidental shooting in Cass County Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says it happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of Detroit Road in Howard Township. 35-year-old Brittany

Marvel Studios Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige returned to San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend and unveiled the studio’s timeline for Phase 4 and beyond, starting with She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, debuting exclusively on Disney+ on August

Michigan’s average gas prices continue to drop, falling 19-cents in the past week. Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average is now $4.44, a drop of 65-cents in the past month but a $1.16 higher than last year.

Three Benton Harbor residents are recovering at Spectrum Health Lakeland after they were shot early Monday morning. No arrests have been made. The three were shot in the 17-hundred block of Crystal Court in the parking lot

Two people are in the Van Buren County Jail after being arrested in Waverly Township early Monday morning. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 34-thousand block of 36th Avenue on a tip that two wanted people were

The West Michigan Tourist Association is urging travelers and residents of the region alike to explore some local breweries. Spokesperson Erin Murphy tells WSJM News you can book a guided beer tour or make your own beer

A new hunting preserve is coming to Berrien County now that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation authorizing a grant for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to buy the land. The DNR will receive $4.7 million

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has seen a slight uptick in seat belt use in the state. The office’s Kendall Wingrove tells WSJM News the use of seat belts dropped in the pandemic from around

The cleanup continues from storms that knocked out power to customers of Indiana Michigan Power this week. After more storms Saturday, I&M says Michigan customers still in the dark should have all their service restored by 11

A Waverly Township traffic stop Friday afternoon has resulted in two arrests on outstanding warrants along with drug and gun possession. No names have been released. A 47-year-old Gobles woman was pulled over in Waverly Township near

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is urging vehicle owners to take extra steps to avoid having their cars stolen. Speaking on social media this past week, Director Dan McGinnis said there were 13 vehicles stolen

Set for the weekend of August 5 is the Benton Harbor River Fest. Event committee co-chair Trenton Bowens tells WSJM News they’ll have a wide variety of music over three days along the riverfront. “We’ve got blues,

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have moved forward with a plan that could lead to the cleanup and restoration of Ox Creek. At a meeting this past week, they approved a $75,000 allocation from the Brownfield Authority for

Governor Gretchen Whitmer this past week signed legislation authorizing $45.6 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants for recreation projects around the state, and Berrien County stands to benefit. Among the grants approved by Whitmer Tuesday

A $690,000 state grant is going to Benton Township to help improve water quality and access to water. Governor Gretchen Whitmer this past week announced a total of $5 million in MI Clean Water Plan grants for

Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale is coming up, all along the length of US-12 across the state. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Kris Martin tells WSJM News the US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale will be the weekend

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation amending the Youth Tobacco Act. The new law raises the state age for tobacco sales from 18 to 21 and prohibits anyone under 21 from entering a tobacco retail store. Penalties

Job-seekers, assemble! Michigan Works announced this week it will host its second major hiring event of the summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 3 at the Michigan Works Training Center, 499 W. Main Street in

Recommendations from Michigan’s Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force include expanding diversion programs, funding community-based alternatives to incarceration, creating a statewide juvenile public defense system, and expanding data collection to identify racial disparities. The report seeking to reduce

Low-income residents in need of health care now have another option, thanks to a local tribal-owned clinic. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announced Friday that the Mshkiki Community Clinic, 1986 Mall Place in Benton Harbor, has added

The state of Michigan is investing $30 million to help train and recruit more EMS workers and first responders. Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Executive Director Angela Madden told Michigan News Network there is a severe shortage

The National Weather Service says Benton Harbor and St. Joseph got slammed with straight line winds and hail Thursday, and crews around the area are still cleaning up. National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Frazer tells WSJM News