Benton Harbor Mayor hails approval of grant for Riverview Drive work
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad says a $21.6 million federal grant announced for the city by Congressman Bill Huizenga this week will mean historic change for the Riverview Drive Corridor. Huizenga said on Wednesday the U.S. Department
Holtec sees ‘watershed’ moment in Palisades restart effort as major projects are completed
Holtec International says it’s reached a watershed moment in the effort to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant with the completion of two major projects. Holtec Senior Manager of Government Affairs and Communications Nick Culp tells us
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since May
Crude oil tankers, bulk carriers and vessels sit anchored around Qaboos Port June 22, 2026, in Muscat, Oman. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region’s oil and gas. (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) (NEW YORK)
Conservation District: watch out for this invasive vine
The Van Buren Conservation District is asking everyone to watch out for an invasive plant that’s been found in Southwest Michigan as it seeks to complete its eradication from the region. Jena Johnson is an invasive species
LMC purchasing cardiac sonography as new program is launched
The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees has authorized the purchase of state of the art equipment for the college’s new Cardiac Sonography Program. The board’s approved the $201,000 purchase of two Philips cardiac ultrasound machines, which
Hiring worse than expected in June amid elevated inflation
HR recruitment manager holding resume in hands while having an interview in a modern office. (Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists’ expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market
What to know about the Social Security fix proposed by Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno
Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers an opening statement during the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, in
‘Revolution’: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says US likely ‘big winner’ in AI race
Businessman typing on laptop computer keyboard at desk in office. (tadamichi/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday voiced optimism about artificial intelligence, describing the technology as a “paradigm shift” that would likely
Whirlpool announces closure of Mexico manufacturing plant
Whirlpool Corporation is closing one of its manufacturing facilities in Mexico as part of a broader effort to improve efficiency across its manufacturing network. The Benton Harbor-based appliance maker announced Wednesday it will close its Supsa manufacturing
Police across Michigan stepping up speed enforcement throughout July
The Michigan State Police remind drivers that speeding is a leading and persistent contributor to deadly traffic crashes. Drivers who choose to exceed safe speeds dramatically raise the risk of catastrophic collisions, endangering passengers, other motorists and