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From the Associated Press — Michigan residents in four area codes now have to dial 10-digit phone numbers even if it’s in the same area code. The Federal Communications Commission says the change is in effect starting

From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer raised $3.1 million over three months for her reelection campaign and had $12.5 million on hand as of last week. The Democrat released the numbers Monday, the quarterly deadline

The bipartisan Michigan Association of County Clerks is calling for an end to conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 presidential election. The organization is chaired by Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler and has issued a statement pointing out

The Baroda Lake Township Police Department will be hosting Women’s Self Defense classes through the Rape Aggression Defense systems program. The department says the classes will be held in Bridgman at the Lake Charter Public Safety Building

Michigan Republican state Senator Roger Victory has introduced a bill to rein in electricity costs for businesses. He said this week the situation is out of control “I’m introducing legislation today to allow industrial customers to purchase

As bottled water is given to residents of Benton Harbor during an effort to replace lead water service lines around the city, volunteers are needed. The United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Debbie Ramirez tells WSJM News the

State Senator Aric Nesbitt is calling attention to a proposal that would change how Michigan awards its electors in presidential elections. He’s among a group of 40 House members and 17 senators who have penned an open

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and parents are being reminded how to keep their sleeping babies safe. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services infant safe sleep coordinator Colleen Nelson tells WSJM News there are

Congressman Fred Upton is feeling the effects of increasing energy prices. He tells us he and some colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding the issue. “We know this is often a

St. Joseph Today is preparing to mark Halloween with Pumpkins on Parade and Halloween trick or treating this month. St. Joseph Today told us more: St. Joe Today and participating businesses invite the SWMI community to enjoy

The Cass County Parks Department has been able to clear some local waterways of debris thanks to a grant. It says after more than ten years, accumulated fallen trees and other natural debris had made the Dowagiac

We’ve heard a great deal about lead in the water of some Benton Harbor residents lately, but there’s another, more common, source of lead poisoning. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News it’s old

The water system in Benton Harbor is now repressurized. The city has released the following information to residents: The Benton Harbor water system is fully repressurized and residents are encouraged to flush their household water pipes and

State Senator Kim LaSata’s legislation to formally establish a border between Michigan and Indiana has been approved by the state Senate. LaSata says her bills would establish a commission, to work with a counterpart in Indiana, to

From the Associated Press — A real estate investor has pleaded guilty to bribing a Detroit-area mayor with cash, appliances and home upgrades in exchange for getting dozens of foreclosed properties. Shady Awad replied, “yes,” when a

From the Associated Press — Another Michigan city is giving filters to residents as a result of high lead results in some drinking water samples. Hamtramck is a 2-square-mile city in the Detroit area with 28,000 residents,

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is telling state residents who is eligible for a booster of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. The department has released the following: Following FDA approval, recommendations

From the Associated Press — Michigan officials are defending their response to a lead crisis in a corner of the state. They told lawmakers Thursday that steps to reduce corrosion in Benton Harbor’s aging water pipes began

A 14-year-old has been arrested in the death of a 17-year-old Benton Harbor resident. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says the 14-year-old male was taken into custody after it and Michigan State Police served a

From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a statewide court holiday on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery. The court said it will accept public comment and hold a hearing in the

From the Associated Press — Michigan’s largest health care provider suspended 1 percent of its workers after they failed to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Beaumont Health had set an October 18 deadline. Crain’s Detroit Business says the

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and parents are being reminded how to keep their sleeping babies safe. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services infant safe sleep coordinator Colleen Nelson tells WSJM News there are

The loss of federal unemployment benefits from the COVID-19 pandemic did not result in a lot of people re-entering the workforce. “I know there was a lot of talk that once those ended, people are all going

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has honored Judge John Dewane, about a week after he passed away. During a Thursday meeting, Commissioner Ezra Scott read the honorary resolution, noting Dewane served as a circuit court judge

Congressman Fred Upton is among nine House Republicans to vote with Democrats to hold former Trump advisor Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress on Thursday. Upton’s office has released the following statement: Today, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton,

From the Associated Press — Michigan will not order employers to adhere to a COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement that is stricter than one planned by the Biden administration. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released its stance this

The Michigan House Oversight Committee on Thursday heard from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark and Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad about the city’s lead problems. Committee Chair Steve Johnson says the

The water is back on in Benton Harbor following a water line break on Wednesday that knocked out service to most of the city. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News before anyone can