While progress has been on the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Berrien County, cases of the illness are on the rise. Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said during a Monday teletown hall meeting with Congressman Fred Upton
The Benton Township Police Department is looking for a man who went missing in December and asking for the public’s help. The department says Austin Ray McConnell was reported missing by family who are concerned they haven’t
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist have marked Michigan passing the four million mark when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines distributed. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin
Michigan is reporting 8,202 new cases of COVID-19 for Sunday and Monday combined. That works out to an average of 4,101per day. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s requirement that independent statewide candidates collect at least 30,000 signatures is unconstitutional, a federal appeals has ruled. The Monday decision from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ keeps intact a
From the Associated Press — Three men have been ordered to stand trial in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her coronavirus restrictions. Jackson County District Court Judge Michael Klaeren on Monday ruled
The Benton Harbor region has Michigan’s lowest gas prices to start the week. Triple-A Michigan says the average in Benton Harbor is $2.61, 10¢ less than the state average of $2.71. The statewide average is down 4¢
Bipartisan legislation tackling health care reform has advanced from the state House to the Senate. House Speaker Jason Wentworth says the legislation focuses on the consumer, instead of the insurance carriers, providers or other stakeholders. “This is
Affordable child care is a crucial support for working parents, rivaling the cost of college or housing for some Michiganders. Research from the Michigan League for Public Policy showed the price for an infant at a child-care
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office has completed its review of a sheriff’s department investigation into allegations of “irregularities” at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, and says there will be no criminal charges in the matter. Berrien
Two people from Bay County have been killed in a fiery crash Friday night on I-196 near the 15 mile marker. South Haven Police Chief Natalie Thompson says the 72-year-old man and 70-year-old woman were in the
Recovery efforts are underway at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph for someone who was washed off the South Pier at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. St. Joseph Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker says “two males” from St.
With the COVID-19 vaccination effort going well in Berrien County, there are plans to reopen the Berrien County Administration Building in St. Joseph. Speaking this past week, County Administrator Brian Dissette said admin will reopen to the
High schoolers in South Haven, Coloma, and Watervliet are being invited to take part in a holiday lighting contest. The Youth Development Company and Police Athletic Activities League are organizing the Battle of the Bulbs, or BOB,
Saturday’s new COVID-19 cases are a little lower than the previous several days, but are still at 4,670. That brings the total since last March to 652,569. The Department of Health and Human Services says 22 people
Jennifer Fee is the choice for the St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education to take over as superintendent. She was selected from the five finalists interviewed Friday and Saturday and will tour the district tomorrow and
A 29-year-old Watervliet man is in Spectrum Health Lakeland with life-threatening injuries after a crash Friday night. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua Miller was driving fast and without a seat belt when his car left
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has announced it’s partnered with several Indiana-based organizations to offer COVID-19 vaccines to Native Americans including state-recognized and historical tribes, as well as Native Hawaiians, Native Alaskans, and other native groups living
Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week highlighted the first 21 state highway projects starting in Michigan as part of the 2021 construction season, and at the top of the list is the completion of US-31 to connect it
Nearly $30 million in federal aid is coming to Berrien County thanks to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, and officials are being careful about how they use it. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners
With Equal Pay Day being recognized on Wednesday, the Michigan League for Public Policy took a look at county data on the gender wage gap. For Berrien and Van Buren counties, the gender wage gap is the
The American Electric Power Foundation has donated $80,000 to the Hartford Public Library for its computer lab. Library Director Stephanie Daniels tells WSJM News the new AEP Foundation Computer Lab inside the Hartford Public Library will feature
South Haven Area Emergency Services was among the agencies to respond to a fiery crash on I-196 Friday evening. SHAES released the following after 7 pm: “Police and fire are on the scene of a crash involving
The Drug Enforcement Agency has announced its next Take Back Day will be next month. It’s a chance for anyone who wants to get rid of unused medications to drop them off with police so they can
The Detroit Tigers are getting ready to welcome back fans to Comerica Park. Club Vice President Ron Colangelo says tickets are now on sale for 13 home games in April. “There’s 81 home games this year and
From the Associated Press — The leader of Michigan’s Republican Party referred to Governor Gretchen Whitmer and two other top Democratic elected woman as “witches” and joked about assassination when asked how to remove two GOP congressmen
Michigan legislative Republicans this week introduced several bills they say are intended to improve the state’s elections. Among the 39 bills in the package are two from state Senator Kim LaSata. She tells WSJM News Senate Bill
It’s another day of more than 5,000 new cases of COVID being identified in the state. Michigan is reporting 5,030 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows
St. Joseph Public Schools says police have determined a possible threat made to Upton Middle School on social media this week was unfounded. The district sent out notice to parents Friday saying it was notified the previous
A massive investment announced by Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, as he is putting up $500-million to improve Detroit neighborhoods. The investment will be made over the next ten years. Gilbert says the first $15-million will be used
