St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a one-year extension of a program allowing businesses near the Pleasant Street Plaza to use public space for gatherings. City Communications Director Kayla ...

Two state representatives are visiting high schools to spread the word about Michigan’s new school cell phone ban. State Representative Karl Bohnak met with Negaunee High School students, in the Upper ...

New Southwestern Michigan College President Klint Pleasant is now on the job, settling in, and getting to know the community. Dr. Pleasant was previously the senior vice president and special ...

The dedication ceremony for a new senior activity center in Casco Township is planned for this month. Julie Cowie is a member of the Van Buren County Senior Services Board and tells us the activity ...

Benton Harbor city leaders are looking for ways to ensure landlords are following local rules to protect the safety of their residents. Speaking to the city Public Safety and Public Works Committee ...

The Benton Harbor Planning Commission has voted to approve a moratorium on short-term rentals while city commissioners work on a policy to regulate the properties. At a meeting this week, the planning ...

Tyler Robinson, center, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in 4th District Court on January 16, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Bethany Baker-Pool/Getty Images) (PROVO, Utah ...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026, in Washington, DC. The global investment management company held the summit consisting of leaders from ...

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during an interview at DNC headquarters in Washington on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer talked about the past, present, and future at this week’s Pancakes and Politics forum, put on by the Michigan Chronicle. When asked about her plans when she leaves office, ...

The Benton Township Police Department is getting some new vehicles. The township board of trustees this week approved the purchase of three 2026 Chevy Tahoes to be used as patrol vehicles. Police ...

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will soon consider which applicants for the position of county administrator they want to interview. The board on Thursday heard from Chet Janik of the ...