Congressman Fred Upton says it’s been sobering to watch what’s happening in Ukraine the past several days. He tells WSJM News the sanctions implemented by western nations on Russia have been welcome. He wants the pressure to
The Berrien County Health Department is telling the community about the dangers of thirdhand smoke. Public Health Promotion Supervisor Lisa Peeples Hurst tells WSJM News we’ve heard of secondhand smoke, but research from 2018 identified thirdhand smoke.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking steps to divest Michigan from Russia. Her office has released the following: In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today sent a letter to State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks calling on
It’s the beginning of a new era at what was formerly known as Lake Michigan Catholic Schools. The district announced Tuesday during an assembly with students its new name is Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.
From the Associated Press — A judge has ruled that three men charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer before the 2020 election were not entrapped by the FBI. Jackson County Circuit Judge
From the Associated Press — A 15-year-old boy accused of killing four students at a Michigan school will remain in an adult jail while awaiting trial. A judge rejected a request to transfer him to a facility
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is making her bid for reelection official. She announced she is seeking a second term on Twitter yesterday afternoon. Whitmer says special interests are pouring millions of dollars into the race to unseat her,
Research by the New York State Department of Health finds the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is not very effective for kids between five and eleven years old. They found the vaccine’s effectiveness dropped from 68-percent to 12-percent from
Several auto companies and suppliers promising to cut their greenhouse emissions in half over the next decade, as part of the U.S. Energy Department’s “Better Climate Challenge.” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the companies and the government
Meijer has made a donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor. Spokesperson Sherri Ulleg tells WSJM News the company is supporting Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the Midwest. “Representatives from their district, from Stevensville,
Gas prices in the state expected to rise as the situation escalates in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. In the newest installment of her consumer protection series, Attorney General Dana Nessel is giving consumers tips on recognizing
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is among the mayors who have met with Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing to discuss priorities for the upcoming budget cycle and other issues that affect Black communities. It was last Wednesday
A state grant program aims to help businesses still hurting as a result of the pandemic, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is urging local companies to apply. The Growing MI Business Grants Program is a $409
There’s been a big jump in gas prices with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and higher crude oil prices. AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland told Michigan News Network it’s a good time to try to use less
The southwest Michigan real estate market slowed down in January. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says January of 2022 closed with a 23% drop in sales from January 2021. That’s as January started with a record
From the Associated Press — Michigan would seem the last place to worry about water shortages. The state is surrounded on three sides by four of the Great Lakes. And it has thousands of smaller lakes and
From the Associated Press — Starting Thursday, many state employees will no longer be required to wear masks at work as Michigan continues to see declining COVID-19 infections. The Office of the State Employer announced the change
A Cassopolis man is dead following a crash in Cass County Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the scene of the single vehicle crash around 4:40 p.m. at Calvin Hill Street and
Free bottled water continues to be provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and distributed by local, paid residents of the City of Benton Harbor. Residents are being encouraged to use bottled water
With new voting-district maps finalized by Michigan’s new independent commission, it’s now on to the litigation phase of redistricting. One lawsuit claims partisan gerrymandering favoring Republicans in the State House maps. Another lawsuit, from Republican lawmakers, challenges
The winners of this year’s Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Business Recognition Awards have been announced. The chamber’s Sarah Spoonholtz tells WSJM News the annual Business Recognition Breakfast was held Thursday morning with about 200 people on hand
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is bringing back its Community Emergency Response Team, and anyone interested in signing up for training can do so now. The sheriff’s department says the CERT program is a way for
Police are investigating a shooting in Benton Township on Saturday. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were called to the area of M-139 and East Britain Avenue around 8:45 p.m. on a report of a shooting
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to move $3 million in federal ARPA funds into other city funds to make up for lost revenue due to COVID-19. Speaking at a meeting this past week, Mayor Marcus Muhammad
State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the 2022 edition of her Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. She says in a promotional video the tournament is a chance for schools in her district to demonstrate their pride. “I can’t
The Michigan House has approved a bill that will expand the state’s medical right-to-try law to include treatments for COVID-19. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township says her bill will give people more choice and more
The lineup for this year’s Makers Trail 19th Hole pavilion at the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship has been announced. Championship Director Brandon Haney tells WSJM News the Makers Trail 19th Hole is a stop along the
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a contract for the construction of a new pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. The first pavilion was constructed with grant funds to house the farmers market. During a
A grant has been awarded to the Berrien Community Foundation for it to help efforts in the community to reduce vaccine hesitancy. President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells WSJM News local organizations can reach out to the BCF to
The Area Agency on Aging Region IV will hold a presentation on dementia in March. It says Fortune Cookies will be a virtual event aimed at engaging people affected by a dementia diagnosis, family members, caregivers, local
