A group in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area is starting a diaper bank for mothers who need a little help. Speaking to Benton Harbor City Commissioners Monday was June Bowman with United Through Motherhood. She said the
From the Associated Press — A man walking on a footbridge to a Detroit Tigers game says he fell 15 feet to the ground when part of the concrete collapsed. Ely Hydes said the incident occurred May
A church in St. Joseph has donated nearly $20,000 to relief efforts in Ukraine. The Rev. Jeffrey Hubers with First Congregational Church of St. Joseph tells WSJM News the church holds rummage sales twice a year, and
Amanda Quinn has been named the 2022 South Haven Area Emergency Services Fire Fighter of the Year. SHAES says Quinn was honored during the department’s annual banquet on April 30. She had been a full-time member of
Harbor Shores has announced its investing more than $200,000 in trail improvements around the Benton Harbor development. It’s going to upgrade the walking trail areas along Jean Klock Road and construct new signage welcoming walkers to the
Two motorcyclists are dead following a crash in Cass County on Monday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says it happened at the intersection of US 12 and Baldwin Prairie Road in Porter Township shortly before 4:40 a.m.
Two of the four juveniles pulled from Lake Michigan at Warren Dunes State Park on Sunday have died. The Baroda-Lake Police Department tells us police responded to a report of a drowning around 6:20 p.m. and found
Free bottled water continues to be provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for City of Benton Harbor residents for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth, rinsing foods and mixing powdered infant formula. To arrange
Scott Olson/Getty Images (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — The city of Buffalo, New York, is grieving following a mass shooting at a Tops supermarket that left 10 people dead and another three wounded on Saturday. Resident Myles Carter was
A 74-year-old Benton Harbor man has claimed his $128,166 prize from the Michigan Lottery for the Fantasy 5 drawing on May 7. Odell Smith says he purchased the winning ticket at Lambrecht’s on Niles Avenue in St.
The city of South Haven is enforcing its new beach ordinance, adopted in January. City Manager Kate Hosier says they are taking an “aggressive stance on water safety.” Violators face a $1,000 fine and civil infraction for
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was among the speakers at an abortion rights rally outside Grand Rapids City Hall on Saturday. Hundreds gathered to support their rights to have control over their bodies, and Nessel said she
Michigan’s average gas price continues to rise and set records. Triple-A Michigan says the price is up 5¢ from last week to $4.38 a gallon, which is up 48¢ in the past month and $1.43 more than
Four juveniles from the South Bend area had to be rescued from Lake Michigan at Warren Dunes State Park on Sunday. The Baroda-Lake Township Police Department says that they were dispatched to the park just before 6:20
A new study from the Krasl Art Center takes a look at the impact the center and the Krasl Art Fair have on the local economy. Krasl Events Director Jamie Balkin tells WSJM News it’s found the
The fourth annual Niles Renaissance Faire is set for this month. The Niles Renaissance Faire was started in 2017 by Carrie Nyenhuis when she was approached by a friend who worked for the city of Niles and
The St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Service Center is teaming up with Papa Vino’s restaurant in St. Joseph for a fundraiser. The center’s Cindi McLaughlin tells WSJM News it’s part of an ongoing effort for a new feature
Have you booked your summer vacation yet? Prepare for sticker shock with Michigan hotels. David Fishman with Cadillac Travel says the price of hotels is up an average of 25 to 30% this year. If you want
Michigan State Police will hold an event in Niles this month to check child passenger safety seats to make sure they’re properly installed. Parents of small children who use the car seats can stop by and have
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad will hold a press conference next week to give his response to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s request for approval to officially close the Eric McGinnis case. The AG’s office determined the
Maskot/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — During the early days of the pandemic, Cayci Weaver was able to hold on to her teaching job. Educating high school students, however, was not easy; the switch to remote learning was a
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and everyone’s being reminded of the need for loving foster families in Berrien County. Mikayla Valentine is a recruitment specialist for Bethany Christian Services in Benton Harbor and tells WSJM News
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center Lighthouse Tour agreement for the year. Heritage Museum Board member Dennis Szymanski told commissioners this past week year’s tours were affected by COVID, and that’s
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s doing what she can to help as parents struggle with a shortage of baby formula nationwide. The governor’s office tells us more: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced action that the State of
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is looking for some new foster families as the number of licensed foster homes in the state has dropped during the pandemic. Department foster care recruiter Jessica Sweet tells
Benton Harbor Area Schools is planning its 10th Annual Peace Day Reunion Celebration at Benton Harbor High School for June 10. The district says the event is an initiative that focuses on community and student-led commitments to
Longtime Whirlpool Corporation Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Jeff Noel is taking on a new role. The office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced this week Noel has been appointed secretary of the Cabinet for
With Memorial Day approaching, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a Click It Or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaign. Chief Deputy Robert Boyce tells WSJM News there will be extra patrols out on the roads starting Monday
A 14-year-old Niles boy has been killed. Niles police were called to the Arbor Trails apartments on 5th Street just after 11 p.m. Thursday for a report that someone had been shot. The teen was found on
This year’s Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade is tomorrow in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. The two-and-a-half mile parade starts at 1 p.m. at Main and Pearl streets in St. Joe and ends at Main and 5th streets
