Benton, IN

Benton Harbor is launching two community campaigns as the city marks its 160th anniversary. One will share stories, photos and memories highlighting the people and events that have shaped the city. The “Everyone Chips In” campaign encourages residents to help care for their neighborhoods through activities such as picking up litter, planting flowers and checking on neighbors. Residents can submit stories and memories at B-H-City-dot-U-S-slash-160-years.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected for the first time in Benton County in a dairy herd, the Washington Department of Agriculture said Monday.

The Board of Commissioners in Benton County Indiana have issued a burn ban. In an executive order signed Monday, the Board of Commissioners said that ...

A 47-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at a Benton Harbor restaurant. Police say an argument broke out early Saturday inside "Just Like Mommas" on Fair Avenue. During the investigation, officers learned someone had been shot and had left the scene. The victim drove himself to a hospital. Police have not announced any arrests. Benton Harbor Public Safety is investigating with help from state and federal agencies. Anyone with information can call the Benton Harbo

For Brody Cox, preparing for the Indiana State Fair began long before he entered the show ring. His family started looking at pigs in the fall. By ear...