Michigan’s OK 2 Say student tip line has been used less during the pandemic. OK 2 Say program administrator Mary Gager Drew tells WSJM News it’s partly because students haven’t been educated about it as much due
Southwest Michigan restaurants and other businesses are heading into the tourist season facing a severe shortage of employees. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President Arthur Havlicek tells WSJM News restaurants are having to scale back operations due to
From the Associated Press — The Traverse City school district must release a document that carried complaints about former Superintendent Ann Cardon, who lasted less than three months and was paid $180,000. The Michigan appeals court affirmed
United Way of Southwest Michigan President Anna Murphy has been selected to serve on the newly formed United Way Worldwide Business Strategy Task Force. The United Way says the task force was established in April by the
Amazon is teaming up with Ford to upgrade a number of newer Ford vehicles to allow an Alexa experience that’s similar to what many people have in their homes. “Alexa is very popular in our homes as
This weekend’s lottery jackpots are getting pretty big. Tonight’s Mega Millions is $430 million, while Saturday night’s Powerball is $183 million. Jake Harris, with the Michigan Lottery Commission, says if you win, you can take payments or
From the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the lifting of the mask requirement for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners could soon be meeting in person again. Commissioner Jim Curran reported Thursday the administration committee has made a request to County Administrator Brian Dissette. “To put together some numbers, under our
A new agreement between Berrien Bus and Berrien RESA could save the county some money while providing employment stability to the transportation service’s employees. Berrien County last year took on the employees and operations of Berrien Bus
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign starting this month to make sure drivers are wearing their seatbelts. The department says with Memorial Day approaching and many people hitting
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has signed off on a Brownfield plan for Whirlpool’s tech center renovations in St. Joseph. During a Thursday meeting, Community Development Director Dan Fette said Whirlpool has big plans to invest
The Berrien County Health Department is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those between the ages of 12 and 15. That’s after the CDC approved using it for that age group. Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells
The state has 2,057 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday for a total since March 2020 of 871,569. The Department of Health and Human Services says 112 died, with 73 of them identified through vital records reviews
It is safe. That’s what pediatrician, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, who exposed the Flint water crisis, says about the COVID-19 vaccine for children. It’s been approved for kids12 to 15 by the FDA and she had her daughters,
As hotels and restaurants scramble to find staff with the summer travel season looming, there’s a push get the workers vaccinated. President Justin Winslow says the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association this week is kicking off an
Governor Whitmer says no taxpayer money was spent when she went to Florida to see her father. While a spokesperson said earlier the trip was only two days, the governor said during her latest briefing it spanned
From the Associated Press — Students in a southern Michigan school district are learning from home through Friday because of a lack of bus drivers. Marshall Superintendent Randy Davis says many drivers have been quarantined because of
Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab will once again offer summer camps this coming season. Hanson Technology Center Director Chad Dee tells WSJM News the Fab Lab offers makers spaces that include a 3D printer, making it a
The Michigan Department of Transportation has released the public service announcement urging everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Its new video features actual MDOT employees explaining why they got their shots. MDOT Communications Director Jeff Cranson says
Water levels in the Great Lakes are substantially down from their highs last year, but they will rise through the summer months. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers physical scientist Deanna Apps tells WSJM News the latest forecast
Spectrum Health Lakeland breaks ground on new cardiac facility in Niles. Spectrum Health Lakeland has released the following: Spectrum Health Lakeland began construction to expand heart and vascular services within Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital Niles, located at
From the Associated Press — Michigan health officials are urging primary care physicians to enroll to administer COVID-19 vaccines, as the state prepares to quickly begin vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds following U.S. authorization. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the
Michigan’s new COVID-19 cases are at 2,171 for Wednesday to bring the pandemic total to 869,512. The Department of Health and Human Services says 17 died for a total of 18,355. State chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh
With over 55% of people over 16 being vaccinated for COVID-19, businesses may recall workers for in-person work May 24. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the push is to now get 60% of people vaccinated with at least
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is no longer working with the state on a financial recovery agreement. The Michigan Department of Treasury had been negotiating with the district on a plan to turn around
The latest public service announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel focuses on the importance of vetting contractors. In the video released this week, Nessel confronts a friend who is about to let someone dressed as Mario
Ox Creek in Benton Township and Benton Harbor is a little cleaner thanks to a group of Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary volunteers. Southwest Michigan Planning Commission senior planner Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News the team of eight
The Avenue Family Network is planning a virtual fundraiser for the coming week. It says Attitude of Gratitude: A Week of Giving will run from Sunday, May 16 to Saturday, May 22. The online giving event will
The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail has launched a new website along with an updated printed map thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the FDA. The new website comes
