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Former hospital property transforms to Mercy Harbor neighborhood

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — A former hospital property in Benton Harbor is getting a new lease on life!. Mercy Hospital is now home to a new housing development called Mercy Harbor. The project is creating opportunities for families to become homeowners, with newly built homes start at just...

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Benton Harbor considers AI property code enforcement

Benton Harbor officials are considering using artificial intelligence to spot property code issues. According to WNDU’s reporting partners at The Herald Palladium, the city is looking at a program called City Detect.

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Benton Harbor's Wonderland Toy Store to help struggling families this Christmas

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — Benton Harbor's Wonderland Toy Store understands the importance of Christmas magic this holiday season. A special Christmas shopping experience is returning to Southwest Michigan, helping families who may be struggling financially still put gifts under the tree. The Wonderland Toy Store in Benton Harbor...

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Unsung Heroes: Eugene Greenman of Dowagiac

What was Greenman's contribution to the Dowagiac Fire Department?. WSBT 22 is saluting our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor Eugene Greenman of Dowagiac. Greenman passed away last month at the age of 100. He served in the U.S. Navy and participated in the Invasion of Okinawa. He then served 9 years with the Dowagiac Fire Department.

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Students injured, stadium damaged during rush to field following Irish win

Following an Irish win over the top-ranked Hurricanes, Notre Dame fans rushed and filled the football field. As announcements repeatedly reminded fans to take their time reaching the field, stadium infrastructure was impacted, and some fans were injured. The Nov. 7 rush was Notre Dame Stadium’s first since the Oct....

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Three arrested in connection to irrigation wire thefts in Cass County

CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Three people were arrested under suspicion of irrigation wire theft in Cass County. Police received multiple reports of wiring being stolen from farm irrigation systems throughout the northern half of the county. The trio were arrested at a home on Church St. after police found...

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Late migrants seen at Sarrett Nature Center

Two long-distance, neotropical migrant birds have been seen in recent weeks, past their average departure dates, at Sarett Nature Center. On Oct. 23, an adult male ruby-throated hummingbird was seen visiting a hummingbird feeder at Sarett Nature Center’s interpretive building. It was present through at least Oct. 25. Only the adult male ruby-throated hummingbird has the red, iridescent throat feathers, which are not present on the adult female or immature birds hatched in 2026.

Berrien County, MI · 22h

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Dowagiac gives update on October water main break, diesel smell

The city of Dowagiac is reassuring residents that their tap water is safe after an Oct. 26 water main break and a diesel odor near Dowagiac Creek. Officials said the city’s boil-water advisory from the water main break was lifted on Oct. 29.

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Niles police are seeking help in identifying attempted dog poisoner

NILES, Mich. -- The Niles City Police Department is seeking the community's help in identifying an individual that attempted to allegedly poison dogs. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the 200 Block of N. State Street in Niles, an individual was seen on camera allegedly placing or providing a substance that was intended to harm a dog.

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‘A God-send’: Volunteers rake leaves at seniors’ homes across southwest Michigan

Michigan (WNDU) - Rakes were out in full force across southwest Michigan on November 12, all to help local seniors. From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on November 12, nearly 1,500 volunteers took to yards across Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties as part of “Rake a Difference.”. The...

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Indiana-Michigan Weather Alert: First Snow by Friday, Up to 3 Inches Expected

Lake-effect snow could bring slick roads and several inches of accumulation near Lake Michigan.

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Raiders sweep past Brandywine to claim district crown

BRIDGMAN — The Red Arrow Raiders showed the power of being a smart team on Nov. 5 by winning the Division 3 District 77 high school volleyball championship. In just its second year, the co-op squad made up of players from River Valley and New Buffalo high schools won its first district title with an impressive three-set sweep over Niles Brandywine in Bridgman High School’s “Hive.”

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Unloaded shotgun, ammunition found inside Mattawan student's car, deputies say

MATTAWAN, Mich. — An investigation is underway after a gun was found in a Mattawan High School student's car on Wednesday. Deputies with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office were called to the high school at 8:49 a.m. after administrators were told there was possibly a gun inside a student's car in the parking lot.

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Police Department investigates arson in wooded area

In Monday’s Nov. 9 Paw Paw Village Council packet, Paw Paw Village Chief of Police Eric Rottman, in an e-mail to Paw Paw Village Manager Bryan Myrkle, commented on several items that his department has actively been involved with. “The department was able to participate in the Halloween events...

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Seniors receive help with fallen leaves in annual United Way "Rake a Difference"

INDIANA (WSBT) — If you're a senior, United Way of Southwest Michigan is holding its annual "Rake a Difference" program. “Rake a Difference” is an annual program that helps seniors with raking their lawns. The event is happening on November 12, 2026 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. The program...

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'I want to cry,' veterans react to vandalism at memorial

NILES, Mich. -- A veterans memorial in Niles has been vandalized twice in recent months, leaving local veterans upset as police continue searching for information about those responsible. The Veterans Memorial at Riverfront Park was first vandalized in October and was targeted again Tuesday. Larry Kilcoyne, a U.S. Marine Corps...

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Bridgman launches fundraising campaign for inclusive Salute the Troops Park

BRIDGMAN, Mich. (WSBT) — A new way to honor those who served while giving families a place to come together. On this Veterans Day, the Bridgman American Legion and Chamber of Commerce launched a fundraising campaign for Salute the Troops Park. The playground would sit next to the American...

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