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Fifteen arrests have been made as a result of a human and sex trafficking investigation in Berrien County. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says it partnered with the Pokagon Band Tribal Police ...

Bangor Public Schools has celebrated the opening of its new outdoor fitness court. District Superintendent Lynn Johnson tells us the new court at the high school will be available to everyone, and it ...

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam targeting local residents. People have reported receiving calls asking them to call back a number that plays a recorded ...

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has received a national award for its efforts to protect the community. Speaking to city commissioners this week, Deputy Director of Fire Services Brian ...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says one person required medical attention after falling into the reactor cavity at the Palisades nuclear power plant on Tuesday. According to NRC records, the ...

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the new Corner at Wall Street Apartments in Benton Harbor, a mixed-use housing and commercial development intended to offer supportive services for ...

Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Benton Charter Township on Monday night. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety reports crews were called out Monday evening just after 11 p.m. to ...

The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is hoping a lot of little ghouls and ghosts come out for its annual Kids’ Halloween Spooktacular, set for next Thursday, October 23. The museum says when ...

We reported this week that Benton Harbor city leaders are talking about better ways to serve the homeless population in the community, and now they’ve gotten a bit of a boost. When MHT Housing ...

Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is now taking applications from employers for the next round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants. The Going PRO Talent Fund offers grants to train employees, ...

The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce have announced a new partnership to bolster economic development in the area while better serving members. Speaking on ...