YouthBuild Benton Harbor will be hosting several events over the coming months to showcase what it does and give those who are interested a chance to learn more. Mary Morphey with Kinexus tells WSJM News YouthBuild is
As he prepares to leave Congress at the end of the year, Congressman Fred Upton is opening up about his experiences in Washington and accepting kind words from colleagues. He appeared on Michigan’s Big Show with Michael
A $20,000 grant is going to the city of Niles for a downtown improvement project. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation says the Main Street Vibrancy Grant Program provides grants of $20,000 to Select or Master level Michigan
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The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating after a body was found in a field on Saturday. The department says the body of 39-year-old Edward Lindsey was found near 525 Cherry Street around 12:30 p.m.
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad says now is a time of great change in the city. Speaking Monday, he said with the ongoing lead issues with water in homes, the federal and state government have stepped up
South Haven’s All Seasons Marine is changing hands. Gull Lake Marine Center has bought the business and it becomes their fourth location for the Richland-based company. Previous owners Tom and Terry Giesler say Gull Lake Marine will
Congressman Fred Upton says will will not seek re-election. The St. Joseph Republican, who has served 18 terms in the U.S. House, made the announcement on the House floor. Democrat Debbie Dingell of Dearborn is good friends
As the trial against four men accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer continues, University of Michigan counterterrorism expert Javed Ali says homegrown terror is a difficult thing to prove since groups don’t usually break the law
Stunning news in the St. Joseph retail community! Pater True Value Hardware has confirmed that the store will be closing. Pater posted a “Store Closing Sale” on Facebook Tuesday night. The reaction of some readers was “must
Sophisticated driving assistance systems are now common in newer vehicles, but new AAA research shows the confidence of drivers and their understanding of the technology vary based on whether they received some instruction or decided to learn
As the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship approaches, downtown St. Joseph businesses are helping to promote it with the KitchenAid Stand Mixers on Parade April 15 through May 29. St. Joseph Today Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM
Work starts next week on a reconstruction project on M-51 near Decatur. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the project will include asphalt resurfacing, drainage structure repairs, curb ramps, and new pavement markings. It will affect 1.4
Benton Harbor residents are being reminded filters are available to them, free of charge, to remove lead from the water in their homes. Representatives of the Berrien County Health Department told city commissioners this week the EPA
Coming soon to Benton Harbor High School will be ESports. District Superintendent Andrae Townsel was in Kalamazoo this week to visit Western Michigan University to learn more about how to implement a competitive video game program in
With Congressman Fred Upton announcing his retirement on Tuesday, WSJM News wondered what factored into his decision. He told us. “The new redistricting map didn’t do us any favors,” Upton said. “Now there are more St. Joe
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has saluted Congressman Fred Upton for his 35 years of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives now that he’s announced his retirement. Whitmer issued a statement Tuesday, saying Upton is “a lifelong Michigander,
Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph is retiring after this term ends. He has served in the U.S. House for the past 35 years and is the longest-serving current member of Congress from Michigan. Upton’s 21st Century
Former President Trump stumped in Macomb County over the weekend, but will it be a boost for the Republicans’ bid to unseat Governor Whitmer? Pollster Ed Sarpolus, the executive director of Target Insyght, says not so much.
Michigan State Police say they have found the body of a missing Berrien Springs woman. Sithembile Dube was reported missing Sunday after last being seen leaving the home she shared with her mother around 1 a.m. Saturday.
The newly-created 4th Congressional District has a new candidate in the running. Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is seeking the office, with his posts on Twitter suggesting he will run as an independent. The new district includes
An officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department shot and killed a man Monday morning on the city’s southeast side. An officer pulled over a vehicle and after running the license plate, the officer discovered it didn’t
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have accepted six parcels of land around the community from Cornerstone Alliance so they could be used for development. Speaking at a Monday meeting, Community and Economic Development Director Alex Little said Cornerstone
Central Michigan University is working to bring up enrollment after a drop for the last several years. CMU board president Rich Studley told Michigan News Network many universities have seen a drop in enrollment, but CMU will
Central Michigan University is working to bring up enrollment after a drop for the last several years. CMU board president Rich Studley told Michigan News Network many universities have seen a drop in enrollment, but CMU will
Ranked as one of the best non-profits in the country to work for is the United Way of Southwest Michigan. The NonProfit Times released its 50 Best Nonprofits To Work For in 2022 list this week and
Ranked as one of the best non-profits in the country to work for is the United Way of Southwest Michigan. The NonProfit Times released its 50 Best Nonprofits To Work For in 2022 list this week and
The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold an online public forum next week to give customers of Indiana Michigan Power a chance to comment on the company’s integrated resource plan, its long-range strategy for development of electric
The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold an online public forum next week to give customers of Indiana Michigan Power a chance to comment on the company’s integrated resource plan, its long-range strategy for development of electric
This is National Donate Life Month, when everyone’s encouraged to sign up to be an organ donor. Spectrum Health Lakeland registered nurse Maureen Bishop tells WSJM News nearly 2,600 people in Michigan, and more than 106,000 nationwide,
