(Detroit, MI – AP) – Students in Detroit’s public schools could return to their classrooms in about two weeks. The district says in-person classes are expected to resume by January 24 or January 31 at the latest.
Forty-three-year-old David Lain of Kalamazoo Township is being held without bond in the Kalamazoo County Jail after being arraigned on an open murder charge. Police accuse him of stabbing and killing his 37-year-old wife, Melissa, on Sunday
A 71-year-old Battle Creek man has died after a hit-and-run on eastbound Interstate 94 near Galesburg. Michigan State Police were called to the scene around 8 p.m. and closed the eastbound lanes for about two-and-a-half hours. The
The father of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield took to the pulpit to rail against the press and an unnamed enemy, telling congregants “the truth will prevail.” “You can’t believe everything you read in the newspaper,
The massive surge in COVID-19 omicron cases is putting pressure on hospitals across Michigan and the country, despite data showing that omicron generally causes milder illness than previous variants especially among the vaccinated and the boosted. “In
General Motors is beefing up it’s used car business with a new offering that it calls “CarBravo.” It will compete against independent used car retailers like Carvana and Carmax, and a similar program from Ford. GM North
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education has moved forward with a strategic plan for the district. During a meeting Tuesday, trustees approved a document worked out with the help of the Michigan Association of School
St. Joseph City Commissioners are waiting on more information regarding plans to install monuments in both Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, and they’ve asked the Parks Advisory Board to discuss locations for those monuments. The commission this
The Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education is waiting on a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more workers. During the board’s meeting this week, members
Congressman Fred Upton is waiting on the results of court challenges to the newly drawn congressional and legislative districts in Michigan before making a decision on seeking re-election. He tells WSJM News the maps drawn by the
State Senator Kim LaSata is seeking re-election. She has announced she’ll run for Michigan Senate in the new District 17, recently created by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. That district covers the southern half of Berrien
The Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade is a go for 2022. St. Joseph City Commissioners this week approved plans for the parade. The parade will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The detour for traffic goes
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s record high COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations could peak in late January or early February before beginning to drop. State health officials gave the outlook Tuesday while urging residents to help control
All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. Approximately 1.28
On this Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are highlighting resources available and important work being done to combat trafficking. “I am grateful to the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies in Michigan and nationwide working diligently to
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the details of the prize to be awarded to the winner of the State of the State program cover art contest announced last week. Traditionally, the winner and their family would receive tickets to
Prioritizing ease of access to government services for all Michiganders, the state of Michigan will begin launching refreshed websites that take advantage of the latest technology and design for all state departments beginning Jan. 14, 2022. “My
Contact: William Hunter City of South Haven, 269.637.0737 PUBLIC NOTICE January 10, 2022 **************************************BOIL WATER NOTIFICATION********************************* On January 10, 2022, the South Haven Area Water & Sewer Authority (SHAWSA) experienced a water main break in the 900
ABC/John Fleenor Clayton continued his journey to find love with the 22 remaining women on Monday’s episode of The Bachelor, but one of them has a secret that could force him to do something no other Bachelor has done
A $690,000 improvement project planned for Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph has moved another step forward. During a Monday meeting, St. Joseph City Commissioners approved a request for proposals, agreeing to seek bids for the work.
Do you plan to participate in Quitter’s Day? Research indicates January 19 is the day most Americans give up their New Year’s resolution. Carrie Krawiec is a licensed marriage and family therapist with Birmingham Maple Clinic. She
Indiana Michigan Power is offering customers some advice for saving energy in the new year. It says you can sign up to take part in the IM Green program, which enables customers to buy Renewable Energy Certificates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning consumers about fake at-home COVID-19 tests being sold online. She says both the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau have released warnings related to fraudulent tests. Also, the Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified Van Buren/Cass District Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in a Cass County resident. “Although between Cass and Van Buren County there are now
AAA of Michigan has issued a statewide Arctic Air Advisory as temperatures are expected to be in the teens and single digits with wind chills below zero. AAA’s Adrienne Woodland recommends keeping at least a half a
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Andrae Townsel says hosting a distribution site for free, bottled water for Benton Harbor families is an important opportunity to serve and give back to the community. “Benton Harbor High School
From the Associated Press — Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 but is showing no symptoms while he quarantines with his family. Gilchrist said on Twitter that he tested positive Sunday morning
Michigan is reporting 44,524 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday through Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 14,841 cases per each day. The state has had
Michael Gary Wilson was born on December 30, 1955, in Watervliet, MI, to Walter and Iola Wilson, he was the youngest of five. He had one sister and 3 brothers. Stella Ladd, John (Marie) Wilson, Roger Wilson and
From the Associated Press — A young man who was 12 years old when he fatally stabbed another child in the Grand Rapids area has been released from court supervision. Jamarion Lawhorn now is 19. He was
