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50% of the lead water lines in the city of Benton Harbor are expected to have been replaced by the end of this week. State and federal officials were in Benton Harbor Tuesday to see work along

JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. Attorney’s office in Massachusetts on Tuesday revealed new money laundering conspiracy charges aimed at taking down Colombian drug traffickers with ties to the U.S. The newly unsealed

Police say the suspect who crashed into the Flagstar Bank on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph on Friday was a fugitive with a federal probation violation warrant and a bench warrant out of Berrien County. Around 3

In recognition of Ferris State University President David Eisler’s longstanding leadership, the school has received a $1 million endowment to empower and cultivate more leaders to make an impact across the nation. Eisler is pleased. “The doctorate

Michigan State Police Captain Michael Brown has withdrawn from the Republican race for governor in Michigan. He issued the following statement Tuesday: “It appears that after my campaign’s signature gathering was complete, individuals independently contracted for a

A new national poll released this week shows parents consider logistics and cost more than health and safety when sending their children to summer camp. The survey by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan

Burnout is more pervasive this year that it was last year. Robert Half Staffing’s Neal Gilbert told Michigan News Network their research shows 41% more workers feeling burned out that a year ago. Who’s most affected? “The

Benton Harbor residents are being reminded the distribution site for bottled water in the community is being moved to the Boys and Girls Club Fettig Youth Campus starting next week. The water is currently distributed at Benton

A developer has big plans for the former Berrien Hills golf club property in St. Joseph Township. Attorney Mark Miller represents Southwest Michigan Coastal Ventures, which is seeking township permission for a Planned Unit Development permit for

The Benton Harbor Farmers Market will return for the season next month. The Berrien County Health Department’s Chioma Ejiofor tells WSJM News the market will be held each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dwight

City of Benton Harbor residents are being reminded that starting Tuesday, May 31, bottled water distribution will be moving from the high school to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor Fettig Youth Campus at 600

A 19-year-old Benton Harbor man is recovering after being shot on Sunday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were called to the 100 block of Oden Street around 1:15 p.m. on a report of

From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court says it wants more information from Governor Gretchen Whitmer about her request to erase a state abortion ban from decades ago. The court wants five points addressed, including

From the Associated Press — Michigan’s short-term budget outlook is even rosier, after economists revised projected tax revenues upward by a combined $5 billion over two years. The new estimates released Friday will be used by Democratic

From the Associated Press — Nearly all of the power lost following a deadly tornado that killed two people and flattened parts of a northern Michigan community has been restored. The state police said Sunday that everyone

The Berrien County Road Department is advising drivers a bridge in Buchanan Township will close this week. It says the Walton Road Bridge over the St Joseph River will close starting Wednesday and remain closed through the

A hiring event is planned by Michigan Works in Benton Harbor for next month. Director of business solutions Mark O’Reilly tells WSJM News employers from sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, government, retail, logistics, and construction will be

A bill from state Representative Pauline Wendzel that seeks to fix a problem that prevents some community college students from participating in sports has been approved by a Michigan House committee. She told WSJM News this week

A church in St. Joseph has donated nearly $20,000 to relief efforts in Ukraine. The Rev. Jeffrey Hubers with First Congregational Church of St. Joseph told WSJM News this week the church holds rummage sales twice a

The concession area at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor will once again be occupied and open for business soon. Licks Sweet Treats and Eats has taken up residence at the concession stand and will kick off

Students at 26 schools around the state will be offered primary care and mental health support services through newly established school-based centers, thanks to funding approved by the Michigan Legislature in the latest budget. The School-Community Health

A new director has been hired for the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Jessica Ishmael is taking over following the retirement of Sue Kellogg at the end of this month. The SMSO board says Ishmael has a career

Harbor Shores has announced its investing more than $200,000 in trail improvements around the Benton Harbor development. It’s going to upgrade the walking trail areas along Jean Klock Road and construct new signage welcoming walkers to the

Paw Paw High School’s production of Curtains: Student Edition was the big winner this month as Lake Michigan College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department presented its first ever WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.

The Van Buren Conservation District is planning a Recycle Roundup event for next month. Recycling coordinator Kalli Marshall tells WSJM News they’ll be collecting household hazardous waste, paper for shredding, electronics, paint, and passenger and semi tires

State Representative Mary Whiteford spoke about her own family this week at the Unite to Face Addiction rally held at the Michigan Capitol. She says she wanted to tell real, personal stories about loved ones who have

A suspect is in custody after he crashed his vehicle into the Flagstar Bank on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph Friday afternoon. He was being chased by Michigan State Police when his vehicle struck another vehicle and

Cornerstone Alliance has announced the installation of free public Wi-Fi in the Benton Harbor Arts District. It says the new network offers a free wireless internet connection to anyone located in the Arts Park, allowing use for

Lakeshore Public Schools has launched a new campaign to foster positivity and encouragement in the district. Superintendent Greg Eding tells WSJM News the yard sign campaign invites Lakeshore families to show their support by placing “We Heart

Control room operators at the Palisades nuclear power plant have removed the nuclear reactor from service for the final time. The shutdown was on Friday. The plant was originally scheduled to permanently shut down on May 31,