Harbor Shores Development has a new managing director. The Harbor Shores Operating Committee has appointed Chris Cook to the role, taking over for the retired Jeff Noel and Jeff Gilbertsen, who has taken a role as executive
Gas prices have shown several days of price drops bringing some signs of relief to drivers, with prices in the state Monday down 5¢ from a week ago to $5.17 per gallon. But Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy
South Haven is clarifying the Traffic Control Orders for four parts of the city. The city council last night approved a typo change to the TCO for Phoenix Street, made changes for Center Street with a school,
Reports of harmful algal blooms have increased in Michigan in recent years, and state officials have tips on how to keep an eye out for them. Algal blooms are rapid increases or accumulations of algae in surface
Despite the ongoing delays and cancellations at airports nationwide, people still want to fly. Matthew Berner is the managing director for Intrepid Travel and told Michigan News Network if you’re nervous about booking ahead, they offer some
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike is expected to keep markets on edge this week. David Sowerby is the managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora and told Michigan News Network what events could
As negotiations continue on Michigan’s fiscal year 2023 budget, the Michigan Department of Transportation and budget analysts are trying to prepare with an eye on new federal infrastructure dollars coming in. Speaking on the latest MDOT Talking
There will be two town halls in July for people to learn more about the Marquette Greenway trail project. The Marquette Greenway is a trail being constructed between Chicago and New Buffalo. It could be extended further
A new chief inclusion, equity, diversity, and sustainability officer has been hired by BHSH System. That’s the healthcare system created with the merger of Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health, which includes Spectrum Health Lakeland. Carlos Cubia is
From the Associated Press — Inflation is taking a toll on infrastructure projects across the U.S. Rising prices for materials such as asphalt, steel and iron pipes are driving up the costs to build roads, bridges, rail
Bucking a multiple week trend of new record prices at the pump, Gas prices in Michigan are down 5 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $5.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price
ABC/Craig Sjodin On her first Father’s Day without her famous dad, Bob Saget, the beloved comedian’s daughter, Lara, remembered him on Instagram with a sweet message. With a throwback photo of the pair together, 32-year-old Lara Saget noted, “My dad wasn’t
Congressman Fred Upton says former President Trump still has a lot of voters on his side and could be a strong candidate in 2024 if he runs. “You’ve got the base voters who are really upset things
Police in Three Oaks are trying to identify a theft suspect and find a green Chevrolet Lumina. Chief Carl Krause says they were called to the Harbor Country Boutique and Vintage Shop for a theft complaint around
Mail-in ballots will soon go out to voters who have requested them ahead of the Aug. 2 primary in Michigan. Municipal clerks across the state are working hard to get ready, reviewing absentee ballot applications and preparing
Benton Township police are looking for a murder suspect after three people were shot and one died early Sunday morning. A 28-year-old woman died after being taken to Spectrum Health Lakeland, while a 33-year-old woman was shot
All Berrien County facilities will be closed on Monday in recognition of Juneteenth. However, not everyone’s happy about it. At a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Chair Mac Elliott read a resolution stating
St. Joseph Today has unveiled a new mural on the bluff stairs in St. Joseph. The mural painted by Illinois-based artist Nate Baranowski is of three children riding slides down the stairs. St. Joseph Today Events Manager
The city of Dowagiac and the village of Cassopolis are the recipients of $75,000 state infrastructure grants. Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week announced $1.7 million in Neighborhood Enhancement Program grants to 33 communities around the state. The
The Berrien County Health Department this summer is offering free vision and hearing screenings to pre-kindergarten children. Hearing and vision coordinator Melisa Jordan tells us schools require that kids be screened for vision or hearing problems before
More than 16,000 pounds of empty water bottles have been recycled in Benton Harbor through a plastic water bottle recycling program offered during state of Michigan water distribution hours. Water distribution project coordinator Dashuna Robinson tells WSJM
Whirlpool has started a new walking challenge for employees to help raise money for the United Way of Southwest Michigan. The One Whirlpool Walking Challenge kicked off this week with Whirlpool CEO Mark Bitzer leading a walk
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has received a $100,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to add some trails to the recently acquired Porter Legacy Dunes Preserve. Porter Legacy Dunes is almost 50 acres of backdune forest and includes
Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Cass County’s Milton Township on Friday. State police have released the following: Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash occurring
Police are investigating a drive by shooting at a gas station in Berrien Springs early Saturday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says it happened at the Speedway station at 105 North Cass Street around 3 a.m. Police
The Berrien Community Foundation has released the list of Heart of Cook grant recipients for this year. BCF Program Manager Susan Matheny tells WSJM News the Heart of Cook is the charitable arm of the Cook nuclear
A state grant to build a modular or modified technology home is going to the village of Cassopolis. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority last week announced nearly $1.4 million in grants to seven communities for the
Michigan Works is teaming up with the city of Benton Harbor for the city’s summer youth employment program. Program coordinator Corey Sterling tells WSJM News the city is looking to hire around 150 youths between 14 and
The new splash pad in Lincoln Township could open next week. Township Treasurer Terrie Smith tells WSJM News the splash pad is at Community Center Park behind the township hall off Roosevelt Road. It’s been delayed multiple
A grand opening of the new ESports lab at Benton Harbor High School will take place next week. Benton Harbor Area Schools says it will be Tuesday at the high school at 4:30 p.m. The district is
