From the Associated Press — A Michigan barber who defied Governor Gretchen Whitmer and reopened his shop last spring during the coronavirus pandemic was fined $9,000 for violating licensing rules, including joining a protest where hairstylists cut
The state of Michigan has announced food assistance is being made available to college students who are struggling financially. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Michigan will expand eligibility for food assistance benefits
Two Kalamazoo teenagers are expected to face charges after a high-speed chase on I-94 early Tuesday morning. Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies received a “be on the lookout” call for a maroon Chevy Malibu driving recklessly around
State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the new Small Business of the Month award to honor local businesses. She says it’s “one way that we can show our appreciation and highlight these hardworking and dedicated Southwest Michiganders”
The Biden administration has announced the shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to Michigan will be increased. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the White House announced that a substantial increase in doses of the
A forum on social justice will be held by Lake Michigan College Wednesday. Chair of social sciences Amy Scrima tells WSJM News it’s part of an ongoing program to have students choose topics of concern and then
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it’s increasing testing for COVID-19 at key public places to try to slow the spread of COVID-19. The department has released the following: To help slow the spread
It’s one of the most popular and beautiful springtime events in Michigan — Tulip Time in Holland. It’ll be back in May with more to do. Now that the state has loosened COVID-19 restrictions, The Tulip Time
There are 5,177 new COVID-19 cases in Michigan for Tuesday, bringing the total during the pandemic to 665,948. The Department of Health and Human Services says 48 people died, with 20 of those being from vital records
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and other Great Lakes governors have written to the Biden administration to ask that water infrastructure programs be included in any large infrastructure plans. The governor’s office has released the following: The governors of
From the Associated Press — Michigan has received a waiver excusing the state from federal accountability procedures requiring high participation rates and progress goals measuring student success. The U.S. Department of Education said in a letter sent
Michigan State Police are investigating a series of vending machine break-ins around southwest Michigan. Troopers from the Niles post say a man and a woman have been breaking into vending machines at rest stops and storage facilities
Former Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan director Jill Svoboda wants changes to the board of directors after she quit in February. She spoke to our partners at WSBT-22 after the Berrien County Prosecutor determined she did nothing
From the Associated Press — Detroit is immediately expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and older, a week earlier than planned, as Michigan continues to confront spiking infection rates that rank third-highest in the country.
State Senator Kim LaSata will hold some office hours around her district in April so residents have a chance to talk with her about any issues of concern. LaSata’s office says the meetings will be both in
While progress has been on the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Berrien County, cases of the illness are on the rise. Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said during a Monday teletown hall meeting with Congressman Fred Upton
The Benton Township Police Department is looking for a man who went missing in December and asking for the public’s help. The department says Austin Ray McConnell was reported missing by family who are concerned they haven’t
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist have marked Michigan passing the four million mark when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines distributed. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin
Michigan is reporting 8,202 new cases of COVID-19 for Sunday and Monday combined. That works out to an average of 4,101per day. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s requirement that independent statewide candidates collect at least 30,000 signatures is unconstitutional, a federal appeals has ruled. The Monday decision from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ keeps intact a
From the Associated Press — Three men have been ordered to stand trial in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her coronavirus restrictions. Jackson County District Court Judge Michael Klaeren on Monday ruled
The Benton Harbor region has Michigan’s lowest gas prices to start the week. Triple-A Michigan says the average in Benton Harbor is $2.61, 10¢ less than the state average of $2.71. The statewide average is down 4¢
Bipartisan legislation tackling health care reform has advanced from the state House to the Senate. House Speaker Jason Wentworth says the legislation focuses on the consumer, instead of the insurance carriers, providers or other stakeholders. “This is
Affordable child care is a crucial support for working parents, rivaling the cost of college or housing for some Michiganders. Research from the Michigan League for Public Policy showed the price for an infant at a child-care
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office has completed its review of a sheriff’s department investigation into allegations of “irregularities” at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, and says there will be no criminal charges in the matter. Berrien
Two people from Bay County have been killed in a fiery crash Friday night on I-196 near the 15 mile marker. South Haven Police Chief Natalie Thompson says the 72-year-old man and 70-year-old woman were in the
Recovery efforts are underway at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph for someone who was washed off the South Pier at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. St. Joseph Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker says “two males” from St.
With the COVID-19 vaccination effort going well in Berrien County, there are plans to reopen the Berrien County Administration Building in St. Joseph. Speaking this past week, County Administrator Brian Dissette said admin will reopen to the
High schoolers in South Haven, Coloma, and Watervliet are being invited to take part in a holiday lighting contest. The Youth Development Company and Police Athletic Activities League are organizing the Battle of the Bulbs, or BOB,
Saturday’s new COVID-19 cases are a little lower than the previous several days, but are still at 4,670. That brings the total since last March to 652,569. The Department of Health and Human Services says 22 people
