Michigan Gas Prices Down 5¢ In Past Week
Triple-A Michigan says the state’s average gas price has fallen a nickel a gallon in the past week. The auto club says the price is now $3.35 per gallon, 6¢ higher than last month and $1.35 higher
Triple-A Michigan says the state’s average gas price has fallen a nickel a gallon in the past week. The auto club says the price is now $3.35 per gallon, 6¢ higher than last month and $1.35 higher
Two men are in the Van Buren County Jail after leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase in Arlington Township around 11 p.m. Saturday. The deputy pulled over a vehicle without a license plate, and the two
Congressman Fred Upton has officially unveiled his Cures 2.0 legislation. He and Congresswoman Diana DeGette introduced the bill this past Tuesday after more than two years of work. Upton tells WSJM News the plan is the follow
The South Haven Water & Sewer Authority and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy are lifting the boil water advisory for South Haven. The advisory was listed Sunday after going into place Thursday evening
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a $17.8 million grant for the Marquette Greenway project. The Marquette Greenway is a trail that is planned between Chicago and New Buffalo. Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Senior Planner Marcy
Indiana Michigan Power is reminding customers how to protect themselves against utility scammers as the holidays approach. Wednesday was Utility Scam Awareness Day and I&M spokesperson Schnee Garrett tells WSJM News the most common scam is when
A new community resource center has been announced for the Benton Heights area by the New Heights Christian Community Development Association. Association Director Chris Britton tells WSJM News the plan is to begin constructing a 3,000 square
Set for December 2 at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College is the Southwest Michigan High School Esports League Fall Championship. Berrien RESA has been organizing E Sports leagues among southwest Michigan high schools for about
Lake Michigan College is taking submissions of artwork and nominations for awards as it prepares for its annual MLK Celebration Week in January. LMC Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Major Cooper tells WSJM News nominations for
The Berriens County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after an inmate was found dead at the Berrien County Jail. The department says the man was found dead shortly before 9 a.m. on Saturday. The inmate had previous medical
Now online is a new Christmas song just for the community of Buchanan. Resident Dr. Greta Pope wrote “Christmas in Buchanan” to help the community gear up for the Small Town, Big Christmas celebration next week. The
89 water systems around Michigan have honored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with Water Fluoridation Quality Awards. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a total of just under 1,300 water
Berrien RESA is planning a holiday bazaar for December. It says its Blossomland Learning Center will be the location for the event on Friday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Blossomland Learning Center Holiday
ABC News (NEW YORK) — New details were revealed Friday about an outside independent probe launched to investigate the treatment of the Turpin siblings since their dramatic 2018 escape from captivity, casting new light on how a
With the holidays here, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is offering everyone some advice for staying safe. It’s been seeing an uptick in respiratory illnesses and says as people experience COVID-19 fatigue or denial, they may
Market Van Buren and Cass County are officially working together on developing the region’s economy. The Cass County Board of Commissioners has inked a two-year agreement with Market Van Buren that calls for wide ranging activities for
InterCare Family Health Network is hosting a blood lead testing event on Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for City of Benton Harbor residents, announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today.
With the rise in COVID-19 and flu cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses during the holidays. Health director Elizabeth Hertel says
A Van Buren County man is facing charges after the Michigan Department of Natural Resources discovered nine illegally poached deer on his property. The DNR shared the news this week: Police investigating an October domestic violence complaint
The South Haven Department of Public Works has issued a boil-water advisory for parts of the city. It has released the following: On the evening of November 18, 2021, the South Haven Area Water & Sewer Authority
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing $300 million in water spending to help local utilities sample for lead, plan for pipe replacement and connect users of contaminated wells to the municipal supply. The
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is keeping an eye on action in Lansing with legislation that would effectively strip local municipal control over short term rental properties. Speaking at a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Administrator Brian
Lake Michigan College is taking submissions of artwork and nominations for awards as it prepares for its annual MLK Celebration Week in January. LMC Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Major Cooper tells WSJM News nominations for
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a $17.8 million grant for the Marquette Greenway project. The Marquette Greenway is a trail that is planned between Chicago and New Buffalo. Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Senior Planner Marcy
Benton Harbor residents are being reminded by the state of the resources they can turn to as the city works to rid itself of old lead water service lines. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Set for December 2 at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College is the Southwest Michigan High School Esports League Fall Championship. Berrien RESA has been organizing E Sports leagues among southwest Michigan high schools for about
A new report finds stark disparities in the impacts of cash bail in Michigan, which disproportionately keeps low-income residents and Michiganders of color in jail. The study, from the Michigan League for Public Policy, noted it is
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s largest school district will switch to online learning on Fridays in December in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the need for mental health relief. Meanwhile, some Michigan schools are taking
The St. Joseph Bears football team will play in the state semi finals for just the fourth time in school history Saturday. The Bears will play the DeWitt Panthers at 1 p.m. at Jenison High School, southwest
From the Associated Press — A scathing audit has found that in processing 5.4 million unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, shortcomings in the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Office caused $3.9 billion in overpayments. The audit released