Benton Harbor, MI

30-year-old Jessica Gray and Willie Larkin lived in the same Benton Harbor, Michigan neighborhood. On December 1, 2019, Jessica visited 48-year-old Willie at his home at 308 1/2 Crystal Avenue. Later that day, one of Willie's relatives stopped by for a visit. When they arrived, the front door was unlocked and open. The relative found blood in the doorway, spent shell casings on the floor, and no one could locate Willie. His relative called the Benton Charter Township Police Department.

A woman charged with shooting a man near Hartford in 2020 has taken a plea deal.

The Orchards Mall in Benton Township is experiencing a bird problem that started five years ago, when stores began to close. When those stores moved out, the seagulls moved in. The mall says that the problem has only gotten worse, with double the amount of birds moving in every year.

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — A person has died after taking a 16 foot fall to the ground at work, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced Tuesday. On Friday, June 24, a 49-year-old laborer was moving trash from a second story window into a wood box on the forks of a rough terrain fork truck.

Many West Michigan cities are preparing for thousands of tourists over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including South Haven.

Benton Harbor Area Schools has appointed Dr. Kelvin Butts as the district’s new interim superintendent. Dr. Butts will assume the role starting on July 1.

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) - A Michigan State Trooper received the Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart for his actions during a traffic stop in Niles that left him hurt last October. Trooper Jason DeVries was honored during the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Awards Banquet on Tuesday...

NILES, Mich. – A Michigan State Trooper was honored with a Medal of Valor and Purple Heart for his actions during a 2021 incident, Michigan State Police announced. Trooper Jason DeVries was recognized during the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Awards Banquet Program on Tuesday. On October 6,...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- Benton Harbor Area Schools announced on Wednesday that Dr. Kelvin Butts will assume the position of interim superintendent for the district. Butts, who was the principal at Fair Plain Middle School, is set to assume the role on Friday. “The Board of Education is confident in...

NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - A Niles man has been sentenced for shooting a Michigan State Trooper last October. According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium, a judge handed down the sentencing on Monday after a jury back in May found Isaac Ntabaazi, 24, guilty of seven counts. Ntabaazi will...

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — Thousands of people are expected to flock to South Haven for the Fourth of July weekend and if you're planning on packing a cooler for the beach, leave the alcohol and speakers at home. Police will be out patrolling and have been preparing for the...

COVERT — Entergy Corp.'s Palisades Power Plant was sold Tuesday to a company that specializes in decommissioning nuclear power plants, company officials announced. The 800-megawatt nuclear plant in Covert Township, outside South Haven, was permanently shut down on May 20 after more than 50 years of operation. Entergy, which...

A Michigan State trooper has been awarded a medal of honor for what Michigan State Police calls “heroic actions” during a traffic stop that left him paralyzed.

Fourth of July is coming up 🎇 And that typically signals the best time of the year — fair season and lake season. Fair food is always a point of nostalgia — elephant ears, corn...

BERRIEN COUNTY , MI -- Interstate 94 lane closures are in effect for work in preparation to rebuild the highway near Benton Harbor, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reports. MDOT started work this week to prepare for the Interstate 94 rebuilding project between Red Arrow Highway and Britain Avenue...

Michigan State Trooper honored for actions during traffic stop in Niles. Trooper Jason DeVries was honored during the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Awards Banquet Tuesday night. Updated: 39 minutes ago. This isn't the first time the Proud Boys have targeted library Pride Month events this year. Notre Dame...

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — The Dyckman Bridge will be closed to boat traffic during a fireworks ceremony in South Haven this weekend. The South Haven Police Department says the bridge will open for the last time at 9:30 p.m. before the show begins on Sunday, July 3. The show...

There are several new traffic alerts here in Michiana that you need to know about. Whole Woman’s Health of South Bend remains open amid overturning of Roe v. Wade. Leaders at Whole Woman’s Health of South Bend spoke about what to expect as state leaders make decisions about abortion laws for Hoosiers.

It's only been 21 days since Diamond Dough and Co. opened its doors in Cassopolis and so far, the mini doughnut and coffee business has made over 55,000 mini doughnuts.  "It's pretty crazy when you think about it," co-owner Rosemary Leonard said.  ...