LATEST NEWS
Layoffs at Whirlpool could affect workers in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Workers in Benton Harbor could be impacted by some upcoming Whirlpool layoffs as part of the corporation's cost-cutting effort. ABC57 reached out to Whirlpool Thursday, and they responded with a statement saying:. "The first wave of global headcount actions occurred in March, and we anticipate the...
Farmers help fruit crops fight cold temperatures
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. — Thursday was quite the chilly morning for some in our area, and when it gets cold this time of the year, fruit farmers see the impact. Storm Alert Meteorologist Lynnette Grant spoke with a local farmer to see how his crops are doing after the cold blast. Some fruit crops can be protected from frost by taking certain preventative measures.
Signatures filed petitioning for Buchanan mayor’s removal
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - More than 500 signatures petitioning to recall the mayor of Buchanan have been turned into the Berrien County Clerk’s Office. According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium, the recall against Mayor Sean Denison and City Commissioner Dan Vigansky was approved in December. In March,...
FBI assisting in last month's Niles threat investigations
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — We're learning more about the investigation into the bomb threats at several Niles and Berrien County schools. The Police Chief says they are working with the FBI out of New York. They don't believe the threats originated locally. They believe they may have been from...
The Senior PGA Championship is one month away
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The Senior PGA Championship returning to Benton Harbor is about a month away, and there are some special activities fans can enjoy. Deb O’Connor from KitchenAid and Brandon Haney, championship director, join us today. KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. May 23-26 Harbor Shores, Benton...
Another round of water, sewer rate hikes coming to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WNDU) - Your water and sewer service could cost you an extra $60 a year if you live in St. Joseph. According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium, the city commission has approved the second of two water and sewer rate increases. The first one applies...
Niles man gets prison time for shooting man in neck
NILES — An Army veteran who had been wounded in combat was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on charges stemming from an incident last fall when he shot an acquaintance. David Alan-Eugene Jordan, 35, of Niles, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and […] The post Niles man gets prison time for shooting man in neck appeared first on Leader Publications.
Firefighters battle Glendora blaze
GLENDORA — Weesaw Township Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on West Glendora Road at approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, April 21. First arriving firefighters found a single-family structure with fire in the living room area of the home. The occupants of the home were not home at...
City council talks PrideFest, approves housing grant
DOWAGIAC — One citizen’s concerns over an event scheduled for this summer in Dowagiac led to a contentious start to Monday’s city council meeting. Jim Frazier, owner of Vincent J. Jewelers, asked the council during public comment about the Outcenter of Southwest Michigan’s inaugural Cass County PrideFest scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 […] The post City council talks PrideFest, approves housing grant appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac first responders, school staff honored for life-saving actions
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized local first responders and Dowagiac Union Schools staff with lifesaving awards during Monday’s meeting. Public Safety Director Steve Grinnewald recognized nine first responders and DUS staff for their life-saving efforts in three incidents over the past year. “We are here to recognize several professionals from the Dowagiac Police […] The post Dowagiac first responders, school staff honored for life-saving actions appeared first on Leader Publications.
St. Joseph officially becomes a Bee City
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WSBT) — St. Joseph is now officially a Bee City!. This means the city will work to protect the necessary insects, according to our reporting partners at WSJM Radio. The city will increase planting and nesting sites, cut back on pesticide use, and educate the community...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.