The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has spoken out against the legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan. Chair Jon Hinkelman tells WSJM News the board approved a resolution Thursday opposed to next month’s legalization ballot proposal. “I
The number of Michigan students who opt to pursue career and technical training in high school is increasing. Dan Olsen with the Michigan Talent Investment Agency tells WSJM News career and technical education programs added more than
The Pokagon Fund has re-affirmed its commitment to the Pokagon Fund Vision Program. Director Janet Cocciarelli tells WSJM News the program until this October was administered by the New Buffalo Lions Club with the Pokagon Fund paying.
The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is now $1 billion. Yes, that’s $1 billion. And if no one wins it, the jackpot will jump to $1.6 billion for next Tuesday’s drawing, according to the Michigan Lottery.
Congressman Fred Upton and challenger Dr. Matt Longjohn were featured in a debate broadcast on WSJM and WKZO radio on October 15, 2018. You can hear a podcast of that same broadcast below:
The real estate market continues to show gains in Michigan with the median sales price increasing 3% last month compared to September of 2017. Karen Kage with Real Comp told Michigan News Network the region continues to
Arnold “The Terminator” Schwarzenegger will speak Saturday at a rally in East Lansing. It’s in support of Proposal 2, an effort to eliminate gerrymandering in Michigan. Voters Not Politicians Director Katie Fahey tells us Michigan draws its
An overnight freeze finally happened in west Michigan this week. The temp dropped to below 32 on Wednesday night, and in many places, that was the first hard frost of the season. National Weather Service Meteorologist in
Two million people have passed through the gates of the Niles Scream Park since it opened 45 years ago. On Sunday, guest number two million attended. It was Yessica Renteria of Plymouth, Indiana. The Niles Scream Park’s
Congressman Fred Upton is waiting on the president to sign opioid legislation that passed the Senate this month. Upton tells WSJM News the landmark package out of the House is designed to help fight the growing opioid
A bomb threat reported this week at Baseline Middle School in South Haven was determined to be a hoax. The South Haven Police Department says it cleared the building of anything dangerous on Wednesday after a search.
Additional trains are being added to several Amtrak lines in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari tells WSJM News folks heading home for the holiday will have more chances to take a train. The busiest day
A rash of vehicle break-ins and thefts has been reported in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety tells us they happened sometime between 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday. Police remind everyone to
The Michigan Association of United Ways says systemic poverty includes large numbers of working poor in Michigan. A United Way report shows that for large numbers of Michigan families there is no ‘booming economy’. Doug Cunningham reports.
Michigan Gas Utilities is hoping its customers are thinking about how to keep themselves warm this coming winter. Spokesperson Matt Cullen tells WSJM News now is the time to apply for heating assistance. “Residents and customers do
Gast Manufacturing has announced a $6 million investment in Benton Township. Cornerstone Alliance Business Development Manager Shane Kissack tells WSJM News the company, which designs and produces air-moving products, plans to add at least 30 new jobs
From the Associated Press — U.S. officials are reminding travelers that it remains illegal to bring marijuana into the United States at border crossings despite the legalization of the drug in Canada. U.S. Customs and Border Protection representative
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s drawing is now up to $900 million. The Michigan Lottery tells us the cash option for Friday will be $513 million. The $900 million jackpot is the largest ever for the
As next month’s elections are expected to bring a surge in voter turnout, one thing that could help Republicans is the state of the economy. September’s unemployment rate was 3.7%, the lowest it’s been since 1969. Congressman
Major construction is underway at the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi’s Rodgers Lake campus near Dowagiac. Pokagon Band Government Manager Jason Wesaw tells us they’re doing a major improvement project at a cost of $25 million on
John’s guests this week are the authors of the book Convicted. Jameel McGee and Andrew Collins talk over how Collins, a police detective, let his zeal for being the most effective cop get away with him and
In west Michigan, the Immigration Centers of America has proposed converting the former Deerfield Correctional Center in Ionia into a federal immigration detention center. Dennis Muchmore, who represents the Immigration Centers of America, told Michigan News Network
With a new city income tax in place, the work to ensure it’s implemented properly never ends for Benton Harbor city leaders. This week, the city commission approved the creation of an Income Tax Board of Review.
A workshop on the different types of assistance animals and the rules that apply to them is planned for next month in St. Joseph. Disability Network Southwest Michigan Education Coordinator Miranda Grunwell tells WSJM News there are
By Doug Cunningham Dr. Matt Longjohn says if elected to Congress he will work to raise wages that have stagnated for decades during Fred Upton’s terms in Congress. If you work for wages your buying power has
Residents of South Haven who might need some financial help repairing the exterior of their home could be in luck. South Haven City Manager Brian Dissette tells WSJM News that’s after action by the city council this
From the Associated Press — Rick Snyder has signed legislation to immediately prohibit marijuana-infused alcoholic drinks in Michigan. The law enacted Tuesday bars the use, possession or sale of marijuana-infused beer, wine, liquor and mixed drinks. Supporters
Set for this weekend is the fourth annual Michigan Maritime Museum Fright Nights in South Haven. The museum’s Ashley Deming tells WSJM News they’ll have the grounds decked out in a scary theme designed to thrill those
An armed robbery suspect is in police custody thanks to a very determined gas station manager in Allegan County. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department tells us the suspect walked into the Clark station in Martin around 8:40
A possible settlement could be coming in a tax dispute between the city of Benton Harbor and Harbor Shores. At this week’s meeting, the Benton Harbor City Commissioners heard details about a proposed settlement from the golf
