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Benton Harbor City Commissioners have welcomed word that a Food Club could be coming to the community with the help of Feeding America West Michigan. Speaking to commissioners Monday, Feeding America West Michigan President Ken Estelle said

An Edwardsburg man is dead following a motorcycle crash in New Buffalo Township Monday The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says the crash was discovered around 9:30 p.m. at the T-intersection of US-12 and Red Arrow Highway. An

There’s legislation in the Michigan House to help survivors of sexual assault. State Representative Julie Brixie sponsored the bills that would extend the statute of limitations, creating a two-year survival window for survivors whose statute of limitations

Just like nearly everything else these days, it’s getting more expensive to carry credit card debt. Rates for credit cards are soaring, with some retail cards charging an eye-watering 33% interest. The average rate for these store

Former Michigan Congressman Peter Meijer is making a run for the U.S. Senate. He made the announcement Monday. Why did he decide to throw his hat in the ring? “I’m running for U.S. Senate because I cannot

NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night James Madison 79, (4) Michigan State 76 – OT Notre Dame 70, Niagara 63 North Dakota State 80, Western Michigan 76 – OT Oklahoma 89, Central Michigan 59 Butler 94,

The UAW is revealing what’s in its tentative agreement with General Motors. The UAW said the deal includes a 25% wage increase and includes an end to wage tiers. UAW Vice President Mike Booth says this agreement

A plan to connect the city of Benton Harbor’s water system to St. Joseph during a water plant project in 2025 is on hold as city commissioners seek more information. At a Monday meeting, Benton Harbor Commissioners

Michigan is coming off the driest spring in more than 30 years. That’s why we need to be prepared for the next wildfire. Michigan Department of Natural Resources analyst Holly Toohey recently trained on the front lines

There has been an uptick in wrong way crashes in Michigan since the start of the pandemic. On the latest episode of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Gary Bubar with AAA talked about why this trend is

Southwest Michigan got a taste of winter weather on Halloween, and Michigan State Police say it was a good reminder to take precautions ahead of the real deal. This is Winter Hazards Awareness Week, and MSP spokesperson

Tuesday is an election day, and there are a few local issues being decided. In Benton Harbor, the position of mayor is up for a vote with Mayor Marcus Muhammad challenged by Gwen Swanigan. There are also

A Buchanan Township woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle Sunday night. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says it happened around 7:50 p.m. on East Galien-Buchanan Road near Wells Road in

Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help jail inmates reenter society as they’re released. Michigan Works Director of Offender Services Steve

From the Associated Press — Two mayoral races taking place Tuesday could put Michigan Democrats’ full control of the state government temporarily on hold. Democrats hold a two-seat majority in the state House. Democratic Reps. Lori Stone

From the Associated Press– For many years in college football, the booze flowed only outside the stadiums at tailgates. Not anymore. Selling beer and wine has become the norm. According to a survey by The Associated Press

From the Associated Press — Peter Meijer, a Republican who served one term in Congress before being ousted by voters following a vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump, announced Monday that he will run for an open U.S.

A Buchanan Township woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle on Sunday night. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says it happened around 7:50 p.m. on East Galien-Buchanan Road near Wells Road

NFL – National Football League – Week 9 Last Night New Orleans Saints 24, Chicago Bears 17 Indianapolis Colts 27, Carolina Panthers 13 Detroit Lions (bye week) Saints 24, Bears 17 – Taysom Hill’s TDs receiving and

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is preparing for the expansion of broadband internet to unserved areas of the community now that Midwest Energy and Communications has gotten final approval for a state grant. News that the

November is National Diabetes Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is telling everyone how they can watch themselves for the illness. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller says type 1 diabetes is genetic and can’t really

With at least nine days of early voting now mandated for state and federal elections in Michigan thanks to the passage of Proposal 2, Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler says her office will be a lot busier.

The Bridgman Courtyard Project has won an award from the Michigan Municipal League. The city announced this week the courtyard effort was given the Community Excellence Award at the MML’s convention in Traverse City this month. The

The 48th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is this month, and the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is holding two events to mark the occasion. Museum Education Director Ashley Deming tells us the