From the Associated Press — Jurors are deliberating at the trial of four men accused of plotting to abduct Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, following some four weeks of testimony. The headline charge in the case is
A meeting is set for next week for southwest Michigan residents to learn more about the decommissioning of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. Market Van Buren Palisades Community Advisory Panel liaison Sarah Snoeyink
A meeting is set for next week for southwest Michigan residents to learn more about the decommissioning of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. Market Van Buren Palisades Community Advisory Panel liaison Sarah Snoeyink
The Berrien County Election Commission has rejected four recall petitions filed against two members of the Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education. The commission found Monday the petitions against President Jason Beckrow and Trustee Rachel Wade lacked
The Berrien County Election Commission has rejected four recall petitions filed against two members of the Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education. The commission found Monday the petitions against President Jason Beckrow and Trustee Rachel Wade lacked
No one is injured following a house fire in Dowagiac Sunday. The Dowagiac Department of Public Safety says it was reported at 509 and a half North Front Street shortly after 4 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find
No one is injured following a house fire in Dowagiac Sunday. The Dowagiac Department of Public Safety says it was reported at 509 and a half North Front Street shortly after 4 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find
April is “Sexual Assault Awareness” month and Michigan State Police posts around the state will be collection points for the “Purses with a Purpose” initiative to help victims of sexual assault. MSP Lieutenant Mike Shaw told Michigan
April is “Sexual Assault Awareness” month and Michigan State Police posts around the state will be collection points for the “Purses with a Purpose” initiative to help victims of sexual assault. MSP Lieutenant Mike Shaw told Michigan
New legislation has been introduced in the state House to make changes to Michigan’s adoption and foster care system. Representative Rodney Wakeman is the sponsor of a bill to allow children to more easily be fostered by
Eastern Michigan University is offering training for faculty, staff, students, and community members to learn ways to engage with older people who might have dementia or other cognitive impairment. Engage@EMU coordinator Tyler Calhoun says they are working
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s first nominee to the Supreme Court, is expected to pass a major milestone Monday on her way to expected Senate confirmation later this week. The
New Michigan voting district maps went into effect last week, and officials now are working to update the voter rolls. Despite ongoing litigation, the Bureau of Elections and Secretary of State are making the necessary changes to
Van Buren County leaders are serious about expanding broadband access. County Administrator Frank Hardester tells WSJM News the county commission has decided to use once in a lifetime federal funds to pursue broadband. “The board of commissioners
The Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship is looking for some southwest Michigan golfers who can hit a long drive. Championship Director Brandon Haney tells WSJM News they’re holding the community long drive contest Wednesday at Pipestone Indoor Country
Getty Images / Timothy Abero / EyeEm (SACRAMENTO) — At least 18 people were injured, six fatally, when a mass shooting erupted early Sunday in downtown Sacramento, California, and police said no suspects were in custody. The
Everyone’s asked to make a donation to a Michigan State Police effort to support survivors of domestic and sexual assault this month. Michigan State Police say they’re holding the Purses with a Purpose drive all throughout April.
The housing market in southwest Michigan is tight as the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says available houses, or inventory, are down to a two month supply, a record low. For February, the number of houses sold
A labor market shortage remains the single biggest challenge facing the southwest Michigan economy heading into the spring of 2022. So says Kinexus Vice President for Government Affairs Al Pscholka, who spoke during an update this week.
A reconstruction project for Upton Drive in St. Joseph is in the works. Speaking to city commissioners this week, St. Joseph City Engineer Tim Zebell said the goal is to fix up the road as Whirlpool works
Work resumes Monday on the big I-94, US-31, I-196 project in Benton Township. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the project to connect US-31 to I-196 is entering the final stages. As work
The Michigan Economic Developers Association has recognized state Senator Aric Nesbitt as a 2022 Legislative Economic Development Champion for his efforts to support broadband expansion both in Van Buren County and around the state. Nesbitt was nominated
Tickets for the Blossomtime Pageants will soon be on sale. Blossomtime tells us the following: The Blossomtime Festival is excited to announce that the 2022 Miss Blossomtime and Mr. Blossomtime Pageant/Showcase of Queens is back! Tickets will
This June will bring an expanded, more public OutCenter PrideFest in Benton Harbor. The OutCenter’s Gerik Nastrom tells WSJM News PrideFest last year was public and open to everyone for the first time ever, and this year,
St. Joseph Today is planning to kick off the summer season on May 21 at Whirlpool Centennial Park with the Compass Music Fest. Events Manager Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the party will be all day long
South Haven residents could see the cost of their homeowner’s insurance go down soon. That’s because South Haven Area Emergency Services Chief Brandon Hinz tells WSJM News the agency will be hosting the Insurance Services Office this
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding its lead abatement services to all homes in Benton Harbor. The department says previously, free lead abatement services were available to pre-1978 homes occupied by a child
From the Associated Press — Jurors are hearing closing arguments in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. A prosecutor says the men were “filled with rage” against government and Whitmer’s
Retailers across the state saw sales rise in February over a slow January. Meanwhile, state-wide sales tax receipts in February were up 8.5% over last year, totaling $81.8 million above the forecasted amount. Jennifer Rook, spokesperson for
We’re increasingly in a gig economy and that’s why Grand Valley State University held a Gig Fair at its Detroit Center Friday. Vice provost for graduate and lifetime learning, Kara Van Dam, says they are trying to
