The water is back on in Benton Harbor following a water line break on Wednesday that knocked out service to most of the city. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News before anyone can
YayaErnst/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers on Thursday that the Justice Department will follow “the facts and the law” if the House of Representatives votes to refer former President Donald Trump’s ally Steve Bannon
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey says it’s hoped water will be restored in Benton Harbor this afternoon. He told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday a major water line broke on Wednesday around 4 p.m. off
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is working to help Benton Harbor residents follow a break in a major water line that has cut off water service to 70% of the city. The department has
The water outage continues in Benton Harbor. The city manager’s office says it’s due to a break in a major line off Klock Road. It also says due to a drop in pressure, bacteria may enter the
Michigan Republican state Senator Roger Victory has introduced a bill to rein in electricity costs for businesses. He said this week the situation is out of control “I’m introducing legislation today to allow industrial customers to purchase
Members of the state’s redistricting commission want to hear what residents think about the congressional and legislative maps they’ve drawn. The drafts have been released publicly, the commission on Wednesday held the first of five public hearings
SHOUT for South Haven is looking for volunteers to help remove flowers from the drawbridge this week. It says the planters need to be emptied ahead of the winter, and the effort will take place this Friday
Congressman Fred Upton is feeling the effects of increasing energy prices. He tells us he and some colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding the issue. “We know this is often a
The Michigan Senate Oversight Committee has asked the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy for documents related to lead in the drinking water of Benton Harbor residents. Chair Ed McBroom this week gave EGLE ten
The Benton Harbor City Manager’s office tells us there has been an issue with the water system, and service is out all over town. The issue has been identified, and city hall says crews are working on
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is facing a recall attempt. The Berrien County Clerk’s office tells us resident Quacy Roberts submitted petition language on Tuesday. It says Muhammad should be recalled for “failing to tell the residents
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University is short of help and pleading with staff to volunteer in campus dining halls. The Lansing State Journal says MSU’s residential services department has already asked 132 full-time employees
A 27-year-old Benton Harbor woman is facing charges after a chase with police in Van Buren County this week. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies spotted a vehicle speeding near the Lawrence exit of I-94
Michigan’s unemployment rate was down slightly in September. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget has released its latest labor market report: Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate declined slightly by a tenth of a percentage point
From the Associated Press — The operator of a Michigan oil pipeline says it temporarily shut down Line 5 after protesters warned Enbridge that they planned to turn an emergency valve. Video posted on social media showed
A Michigan House bill would give students, mainly K through 12, grants to use for education. Republican state Representative Bryan Posthumus, the bill’s sponsor, told Michigan News Network it creates student opportunity scholarships through the Michigan Department
Congressman Fred Upton is hoping to introduce his 21st Century Cures 2.0 legislation this week. It’s the follow up to the 2016 21st Century Cures legislation that aimed to speed up the approval of drugs and medical
The Baroda Lake Township Police Department will be hosting Women’s Self Defense classes through the Rape Aggression Defense systems program. The department says the classes will be held in Bridgman at the Lake Charter Public Safety Building
As bottled water is given to residents of Benton Harbor during an effort to replace lead water service lines around the city, volunteers are needed. The United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Debbie Ramirez tells WSJM News the
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced some weekend pickup locations for bottled water in Benton Harbor. The department tells us the following: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is continuing
Now that acting Berrien County Health Officer Courtney Davis has announced her resignation, the immediate question for county leadership becomes how to replace her. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette tells WSJM News Davis was serving as both
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Benton Harbor Tuesday morning to meet with community leaders and residents as the effort to replace lead water service lines intensifies. She reiterated her administration’s goal to replace 100% of lead service
From the Associated Press — Low- and moderate-income children could qualify for scholarships to attend private schools and to cover educational expenses such as tutoring under bills approved on party-line votes in the Republican-led Michigan Senate. The
From the Associated Press — Members of Michigan’s redistricting commission are urging residents to speak up about draft congressional and legislative maps. The first of five public hearings will be held Wednesday in Detroit. The panel wants
St. Joseph Today is preparing to mark Halloween with Pumpkins on Parade and Halloween trick or treating this month. St. Joseph Today told us more: St. Joe Today and participating businesses invite the SWMI community to enjoy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Benton Harbor Tuesday to talk with local leaders about the ongoing effort to replace lead water lines leading to some homes in the community. The issue has led to elevated lead levels
The city of South Haven is moving forward on the apartments and homes to be built on the former Overton factory. The city council voted unanimously to approve a purchase and development with Habitat Company for the
The Benton Harbor City Commission has declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing problem with lead in the drinking water of some residents. The debate at Monday’s meeting was heated as Commissioner Ron Singleton said
From the Associated Press — Starting this month, 13 mental health and addiction clinics across Michigan will receive the same Medicaid funding as any other health center in an effort to help bridge the stigmatic and funding
