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Congress will be back in session next week for a few weeks, and there will be some important business on the agenda. So says Congressman Fred Upton. “We have a lot of work to do,” Upton told

Michigan is reporting 17,162 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday and Friday combined. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website says the case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the department since Wednesday,

From the Associated Press — Michigan drivers who want unlimited personal injury protection benefits will pay $86 a vehicle starting next summer, down from $100 currently. The fee was mandatory for decades but became optional beginning in

From the Associated Press — New legislation under Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer will allow thousands of Michigan residents to get their misdemeanors removed from public record. According to the Traverse City Record-Eagle, the “Clean Slate” laws will

Mercy Health Muskegon’s nurses took a FaceTime call on Thanksgiving from President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill. The surprise call lasted about five minutes before they were called to an emergency. Biden told them their work

Lake Michigan College is touting some improvements to its trail system at the Benton Township campus. Speaking in a promotional video from LMC posted to Facebook this week, biology instructor Dr. Jessica Beachy said the public is

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation calling today Post Office Day to thank postal workers who have been at the frontlines during the COVID pandemic. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Whitmer has proclaimed November 27, 2020, as

After the rush of Black Friday, local shoppers are encouraged to mark Small Business Saturday this week. St. Joseph Today Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM News Small Business Saturday is marked every year to encourage people to

Honor Credit Union says 23 animals were adopted from Berrien County Animal Control as part of an adoption event the credit union held there. Honor Credit Union has released the following: Honor Credit Union partnered with Berrien

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating what it calls a suspicious death on Thursday. The department reports the body of a 29-year-old woman was found in a vehicle around 7:30 a.m. in the southeast corner of

As the winter arrives and snow is more likely, road agencies across Michigan are preparing for seasonal maintenance. The Oakland County Road Commission’s Craig Bryson tells WSJM News the technology behind road salting is evolving as extra

The holidays are near, and so is the stress. Kelly Houseman, a licensed professional counselor based in St. Clair Shores, says this year’s stress level may be higher than in past years because of the coronavirus. Houseman

Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urges safety when cooking this Thanksgiving. He tells WSJM News it’s the number one day for cooking fires each year. In fact, cooking accounts for 77% of fires in residential buildings

Quick progress is being made on shoring up the Lake Michigan shore along Silver Beach in St. Joseph. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Administration Committee on Wednesday, County Administrator Brian Dissette said contractors are

As Thanksgiving arrives, Congressman Fred Upton urges everyone to be safe. He tells WSJM News people should listen to what the experts are saying. “We just all have to be careful,” Upton said. “The numbers appear to

Andrews University is receiving a grant of $2.25 million to help at-risk students succeed and to improve the enrollment of minority students, focusing specifically on the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in Dowagiac. The U.S. Department of Education

Do you expect the conversation to get hot over Thanksgiving and Christmas with family members if the talk turns to politics? Birmingham Maple Clinic marriage and family therapist Carrie Krawiec says you should try to avoid screaming

Some inmates who have tested positive for the coronavirus will be moved to the Macomb County Correctional Facility. These inmates with COVID-19 are being moved from other state prisons as far away as the UP because some

The Michigan Attorney General is warning everyone of an unemployment-related scam that’s targeting people as Thanksgiving approaches. Attorney General Dana Nessel has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued an important alert advising residents to be aware of a

Michigan is reporting 4,273 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 324,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 73 additional

From the Associated Press — Enbridge is fighting an order to shut down its oil pipeline that crosses the waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. The Canadian company filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Michigan Governor

The M-63 Blossomland Bridge is closing December 1 for two and a half months. The Michigan Department of Transportation will have it shut down from Port Street to Whitwam Drive for bridge painting, electrical motor improvements, bridge

From the Associated Press — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey has sought to downplay his recent meeting with Donald Trump, saying Republicans told the president that Michigan state law doesn’t give legislators a say in awarding electoral

From the Associated Press — Republican John James has conceded to Democratic Senator Gary Peters of Michigan, nearly three weeks after the incumbent was declared the winner by The Associated Press. James, who lost by 92,000 votes

Students at Central Michigan University are heading home for the holidays with Wednesday the last day of finals. University President Bob Davies told Michigan News Network this week they’ve encouraged students to self quarantine before going home.

Holiday travel is expected to be down because of the coronavirus, but 50 million Americans are expected to travel even though the CDC has advised against it. Triple-A Michigan spokeswoman Adrienne Woodland says plan ahead. “If you’re

Health experts are reminding everyone that COVID isn’t the only illness you have to guard against over Thanksgiving. USDA food safety specialist Meredith Carothers tells WSJM News food borne illnesses are a threat with all of the

You may have seen Congressman Fred Upton pop up in the national media this week as he urged a peaceful transition of power in Washington. He got some attention for saying President Trump and others should accept

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has received more than $127,000 in federal CARES Act money. The department says it worked closely with the Van Buren County Finance Department to apply for the assistance during the pandemic.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recommending a $200,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a parks project in St. Joseph Township. Township Manager Denise Cook tells WSJM News it’s for the Carronde Park Water