Benton Harbor Commissioners Approve Zoning Map Amendment
Changes aim to attract developers and promote higher housing densities
Rotary Club Collects Over 100 Winter Hats for Salvation Army
New Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant Planned in Benton Harbor with Cornerstone Guidance
Politics
Congressman Secures Funding for Benton Harbor's Harbor Towers Renovations
HUD Secretary commits to closing funding deal in March to address long-standing issues at the troubled housing complex.

Michigan Lieutenant Governor to Receive John Lewis 'Good Trouble' Award
Garlin Gilchrist to be honored at Michigan Black Summit Gala in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor Avoids Cash Shortfall, Advocacy Groups Call for Opposing Immigration Enforcement
Local news podcast covers city budget and immigration issues in Southwest Michigan
Lifestyle
Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year competition this week
Three teen finalists to compete for the organization's top honor in Benton Harbor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan Holds Youth of the Year Competition
Three teen candidates will compete for the organization's highest honor next Wednesday.
Berrien County Leaders Discuss Regional Transit System
Chamber of Commerce partners with transit committee to encourage local governments to establish a regional authority.
Crime
Lincoln Township Police Chief to Retire After 30 Years
Gary Soper will step down on April 15 after leading the department since 2017.

21-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Benton Harbor
Law enforcement seeks leads as investigation continues into the shooting death.
Police Search for Benton Harbor Homicide Suspect
First Bird Flu Case of 2026 Detected in Southwest Michigan
Business
Joey Jorgensen Joins Honor Credit Union as Mortgage Loan Originator
Jorgensen will serve the Berrien Springs and Benton Harbor communities.

MDOT Enters Final Phase of Major I-94 Project in Berrien County
Reconstruction of eastbound side of highway to begin next week after westbound side completed last year
Whirlpool to Cut Nearly 350 Jobs at Iowa Plant
Refrigerator manufacturer cites multi-year modernization effort as reason for layoffs at Amana facility.