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As the number of absentee ballot voters in Michigan quickly approaches the two-million mark, the state is out with a reminder for those who have yet to register to vote. With the deadline to be able to

— The Allegan County Health Department says it has found a second rabid bat. They did not say where it was. The bat was found October 21st, while the first rabid bat was located August 14th. County

There are 12,167 new cases of COVID-19 in Michigan in the past week. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that’s an average of around 1,738 a day. There were 158 deaths for a total

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and challenger Tudor Dixon have squared off in their second and final debate ahead of the November 8 election. Speaking Tuesday, the two repeated their performance from two weeks ago, with each calling the

By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com One of the smaller communities in the tri-county area has earned one of the larger statewide awards for its vision and commitment to improve its downtown. The Village of Cassopolis’ Imagine Cass Project

General Motors is celebrating a successful third quarter. The company’s third quarter earnings rose more than 36%, due in part to a rebound in vehicle sales from prolonged supply chain issues. GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson

There is still time to seek an absentee ballot for the November 8 election. Speaking at a Monday meeting, St. Joseph City Clerk Abby Bishop said her office has mailed out all of the requested absentee ballots

By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com A gas station at the corner of two state highways is getting a much needed upgrade. The BP gas station near the intersection of M-63 and M-139 in Royalton Township been demolished, and

Road fatality statistics are indicating many drivers don’t know about their state’s “move over” laws. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells WSJM News that’s why AAA has launched the “Move Over for Me” campaign to remind

St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Riverview Park. The move came at a Monday meeting as Public Works Director Greg Grothous told them the purchase is included in the yearly

– From Moody on the Market There’ll be a new neighborhood bar and restaurant on Main Street in Benton Harbor.  In fact, the Benton Tavern is open now in a ‘slimmed down, preview’ incarnation designed to make

– From Moody On The Market There will be a full service hardware store once again at the corner of M-139 & Miners Road in Scottdale. Scottdale True Value Hardware will open around December 1, about five

More than 1.8 million Michigan residents have asked for absentee ballots for the November 8 election. The Michigan Secretary of State’s office has released the following pre-election update: Two weeks ahead of Election Day, Nov. 8, more

The midterm election is fast approaching, and two local candidates are making a final push to let their positions be known. Michigan State House district 38 candidates Joey Andrews (D-Stevensville) and Kevin Whiteford (R-South Haven) each took

A local woman is dead after being rescued from a burning house on Monday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has updated its previous report on a house fire in Benton Harbor on Monday. Read the

St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved hiring Abonmarche to do the engineering and design for the complete reconstruction of Upton Drive from the St. Joseph River to Momany Drive. At a Monday meeting, commissioners were told much

A local woman is being treated for serious injuries after becoming trapped in a burning house. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety reported that at about 1:50 p.m. Monday, they responded to a report of a

From the Associated Press — Prosecutors are urging a jury to convict three men for assisting the leaders of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. They say the men provided land, paramilitary training and inspiration for domestic

Unexpected changes likely caused by recent weather have shut down a southwest Michigan port. The St. Joseph harbor is closed to commercial vessels until further notice after the carrier ship Manitowoc encountered shoaling conditions last Thursday in

A teenager has pleaded guilty to terrorism and first-degree murder in an Oakland County school shooting. Four students were killed and more were injured in the shooting nearly a year ago at Oxford High School. The investigation

The South Haven Rotary Club and the South Haven Center for the Arts have announced a $2,500 grant to support the center’s education and outreach programming in the coming year. The Rotary says the gift will help

Indiana Michigan Power is taking applications from teachers for its Teacher Vision Grants to boost academic growth throughout the region. Spokesperson Corey Ohlenkamp tells WSJM News I&M and AEP give out the grants to help teachers buy

A new business aiming to bring families together is nearly ready to open in southwest Michigan. The Little Things Play Café is set to host ribbon cutting ceremony with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Think Tank

Michigan State Police are investigating two suspicious deaths in Cass County. Troopers out of the Niles post say the two deceased were found around 10:30 a.m. Sunday at a home in the 1100 block of Shady Shores

From the Associated Press — A teenager has pleaded guilty to terrorism and first-degree murder in a Michigan school shooting. Four students were killed and more were injured in the shooting nearly a year ago at Oxford

There’s a proposed new rule by the U.S. Department of Labor on independent contractors and the Small Business Association of Michigan doesn’t like it. “They’ve also made the rules very subjective, and that’s very risky for a

An oversupply of the cannabis flower has caused major retail competition between dispensaries in Michigan. Jerry Mullen, owner of Greenhouse Walled Lake, says cannabis prices have dropped about 50%, causing businesses to close. “Prices are cheap,” says

Accused Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley is planning to plead guilty to all 24 charges he is facing. The 16-year-old has been charged as an adult with the crimes and might be sentenced to life