Palisades restart effort entering ‘the final milestone phase’
Holtec International says efforts to restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert Township are now entering the final milestone phase, with major repair and inspection work largely complete. Holtec spokesperson Nick Culp tells us crews are
MSP Sergeant at the Paw Paw Post named Michigan State Police Trooper of the Year
Sergeant Lena Wresinski of the Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post has been named the 2025 Michigan State Police Trooper of the Year. The MSP announced on Wednesday that Wresinski received the Gerstacker Trooper of the Year
New Buffalo Township seeking to address concerns from residents about marijuana businesses
It was standing room only at a meeting on Tuesday in New Buffalo Township as residents voiced their concerns and asked questions about all of the new marijuana businesses that have opened in town in recent years.
Center for Growth and Independence planning Softball Fundraiser for July, announces new location
The Center for Growth and Independence in Benton Harbor will host its 39th annual Softball Fundraiser on July 25 at Eaton Park, continuing a long-running summer tradition in Southwest Michigan in a new location. The center says
Trump accounts, deductions for tips: What’s new for tax filing this year
A 2024 tax year 1040 form. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Tax season kicked off this week as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service began allowing filers to submit completed tax forms. Americans can file anytime
BCF taking For Good Grant Applications
The Berrien Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the spring cycle of its For Good Grants, which provide funding for programs and projects intended to strengthen communities across Berrien County. The application deadline is March 1,
Benton Harbor “placemaking” development moving forward
A downtown Benton Harbor redevelopment that will add new housing and commercial space is moving forward with state support as part of a broader placemaking announcement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The governor this week is highlighting a
Pure Michigan launches Winter Snow Map
You’ve heard of Pure Michigan’s Fall Color Map. Now there’s a Pure Michigan Winter Snow Map to help plan out a winter trip. Travel Michigan’s Nick Nerbonne tells us the map was launched at Michigan.org last year
Amazon to reduce workforce by 16,000, company says in email to staff
The logo and lettering of global online mail order company Amazon can be seen on the façade of Amazon Germany’s headquarters in Parkstadt Schwabing in Munich (Bavaria). Amazon.com, Inc. is a listed US-American, globally active online mail
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady, defying Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Federal Reserve
MHSAA expands NIL opportunities for Michigan high school athletes
Michigan high school student-athletes can now take part in expanded Name, Image and Likeness opportunities following action this week by the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Representative Council. The council approved an immediate expansion of what the