Public gets chance to learn about potential Palisades impact
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission held an environmental scoping meeting Thursday as it reviews plans to restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Van Buren County. At the meeting, NRC representatives and the U.S. Department of Energy described the
Red Arrow Highway at Exit 23 to close Monday as I-94 project moves into new phase
The Michigan Department of Transportation says its I-94 reconstruction project between Stevensville and Benton Harbor is entering its next phase. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us starting on Saturday, traffic in both directions will be shifted to the
Thanks to state grant, Benton Township getting new park
Benton Township residents will soon have a new outdoor recreational park as the township is in the beginning stages of development. After a year’s work, Benton Charter Township, with the help of the Berrien Community Foundation, landed
$3.9 million grant will help Michigan Works establish apprenticeship programs
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish new apprenticeship programs. Michigan Works VP of Workforce Paul Kirk tells us the agency
Hackworth hired as St. Joseph City Manager
The St. Joseph City Commission has voted to hire Emily Hackworth as the new city manager. Hackworth is currently the assistant city manager, having worked under outgoing Manager John Hodgson for nearly two years. Commissioners interviewed Hackworth
State records decrease in traffic crashes in 2023
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning says the number of traffic crashes in the state was down last year. Office Director Katie Bower tells us the 1,095 fatalities recorded in 2023 were slightly lower than the