From the Associated Press — Nearly 25 years later, authorities have identified the remains of a woman found in a roadside park in western Michigan. Investigators learned that she was Stephanie Judson, a Benton Harbor woman in
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is isolating from her husband in their Lansing home after he tested positive for COVID-19. The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Kering Another celebrity has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19, this time it was Lupita Nyong’o. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday the Oscar winner announced, “I too have tested positive for COVID-19. I’m fully vaccinated and taking
From the Associated Press — About 1,000 sexual abuse victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor would get a window to sue the school for damages under pending bills in the state Legislature, as lawmakers revive
Get ready for gasoline to cost you $4 per gallon. That’s the possibility this spring, as the national average is expected to reach that mark before Memorial Day, says GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan. He spoke with Michigan News
The 2022 housing market could see some interesting changes as people establish new work from home schedules during the pandemic. Remax of Southeastern Michigan President Jeanette Schneider says many commercial spaces are going to be hit the
Those who enter the water or walk out on to the pier during dangerous conditions in Lake Michigan will soon be looking at fines in the city of South Haven. The city council voted this week to
From the Associated Press — Current and former Black state lawmakers in Detroit have announced a pending lawsuit to block Michigan’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts, contending they illegally dilute the voting strength of African Americans.
A Dowagiac man is recovering after his vehicle crashed into a tree in Cass County on Tuesday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says the crash took place on Peavine Street east of Sink Road in Pokagon Township
A new video has been released by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warning students about the dangers of making school threats. Nessel says in recent weeks, schools across the state have been dealing with threats that shut
City of Benton Harbor residents are being reminded about the opportunity to recycle empty, plastic water bottles at Benton Harbor High School during State of Michigan water distribution hours. More than 5.8 million bottles of free water
The Berrien County Health Department has updated its guidance for members of the general public who have tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19 following recent changes to recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
It’s been nearly two years of a worldwide pandemic and it’s affected travel. Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network optimistic for travel in Michigan for 2022. “I’m feeling very good about this coming
This is the busiest time of year for airports and that’s certainly been true at Michigan airports. People are coming and going for all kinds of reasons, not just for the holidays. And that, according to TSA
As Oxford and other school districts are back in class this week, a bipartisan Michigan House task force is looking at school safety following the Oxford High School shootings. State Representative Pamela Hornberger, a former teacher, is
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking applications for its Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News they’ll give out three scholarships, one for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties each. “We
The Great Lakes hold about one fifth of the Earth’s fresh water, but a new report indicates they’re getting saltier. Lake Michigan used to sit at a level of one to two milligrams of chloride per liter
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding everyone of its snow plowing policies now that southwest Michigan roads are getting covered with snow. It says it’s responsible for maintaining more than 2,600 miles of road in
Lake Michigan College is preparing for its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Week. Set for January 17 through January 21, the celebration this year will include both in-person and virtual events with the theme, “I Have a
The Berrien County Health Department has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic schedule starting this week. Emergency preparedness coordinator Brandon Vallee tells WSJM News the adult clinic for ages 12 and older takes place every Tuesday in
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 Van Buren County resident. “It was only a matter of time until the
Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Niles will take part in a Polar Plunge next month. The MSP says the Michigan Law Enforcement 2022 Southwest Polar Plunge will be on Saturday February 5th at the
A Stevensville area restaurant owner is facing charges of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office tells us 50-year-old Raffaele Santaniello of Stevensville is charged with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, six
The man arrested for two Christmas eve fatal shootings in Benton Harbor has been charged with murder. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office tells us 37-year-old Dwand Carter of Benton Harbor is charged with two counts of open
Michigan is reporting 61,235 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday through Monday. That’s an average of 12,247 per day across the five days. The state has recorded more than 1,568,000 cases since the pandemic started. It had
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the launch of a $5 million grant program to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first responders. “First responders are on the front lines of our health
Governor Whitmer today announced an art contest for the 2022 State of the State program cover. The governor challenges Michigan’s K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the 2022 State of the State program cover following the theme “Why do
From the Associated Press — A business school in Detroit will be reopened as Michigan’s first and only historically Black college or university. House bills signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will facilitate the reopening of
From the Associated Press — More than 100 miles of state-managed trails in the southeastern Upper Peninsula will be groomed as part of an agreement between Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources and the Straits Area Snowmobile Club.
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University now is requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend athletic, music, art and theater events on the East Lansing campus. The university says proof
