The “Let Them Play Michigan” coalition held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that aims to push the state to allow winter contact sports to
Congressman Fred Upton says the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 could have been worse, and he does not regret his vote for the impeachment of former President Donald Trump. Upton has gotten criticism from some
The state of Michigan will soon offer COVID-19 testing to teachers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human services has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is moving forward with plans
From the Associated Press — A Michigan man is accused of backing a van into a northern Indiana city’s fire department after he first tried unsuccessfully to crash it into a nearby police building. Thirty-four-year-old James Campbell
Michigan is reporting 1,203 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 562,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 63
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning state residents not to fall for scams in which the scammers pretend to be police. Her office has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today urged Michigan residents to beware of scammers posing as law
The Benton Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a person wanted for questioning in a December murder. It says Keveonte Barksdale is wanted for questioning in regards the homicide investigation from December
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new program designed to help Michiganders without a college degree pursue one. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined today with Republican and Democratic
The city of Benton Harbor may be doing some bridge repairs. During a meeting on Monday, Benton Harbor City Commissioners gave the city manager approval to seek bids for repairs to bridges throughout the community. Chris Cook
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has announced its nominees for the annual chamber awards this year. Several of them take into account the COVID-19 pandemic. The chamber has released the following: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is
State Senator Kim LaSata on Tuesday released a new public service announcement video with local officials from the 21st Senate District in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day. The video features LaSata, Cass County Clerk and Register
From the Associated Press — A Detroit-area prosecutor is dismissing more than 1,700 tickets that were issued for violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus restrictions. The cases were filed before the Michigan Supreme Court in October said Whitmer’s
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer reports having a record $3.5 million in the bank for her 2022 reelection campaign, shattering what was raised by previous Michigan governors halfway through their terms. Whitmer, a Democrat
From the Associated Press — House Democrats want a quick up-or-down vote on disbursing $5 billion in federal coronavirus relief throughout Michigan, saying the funding shouldn’t be delayed by Republicans pushing to curtail state-issued COVID-19 restrictions. The
The Berrien County Parks Department has found a way to make some souvenirs of its parks while recycling plastic. Environmental Property Manager Jill Adams tells WSJM News outdated Berrien County Parks Annual Entrance Passes are being repurposed
Market Van Buren has announced the 2021 Market Van Buren Awards, set to be given out in May. Market Van Buren economic development coordinator Sarah Snoeyink tells WSJM News the organization wants to salute the businesses that
A man and a woman from Indiana are facing charges after being caught with a large amount of drugs during a traffic stop in Benton Township on Monday. The Benton Township Police Department says officers pulled over
Lake Michigan College’s 2021 Winner’s Circle Benefit Auction has been postponed. The Lake Michigan College Foundation says because of the pandemic, the auction can’t be held safely and in person on its scheduled date, which was March
Michigan has reported 2,066 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday and Monday combined. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 1,033 cases per day. Since March, the state
Michigan has passed the one million dose mark when it comes to administering vaccines for COVID-19. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the State of Michigan has administered over
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her legislative agenda for the year with a goal of advancing the vote and protecting democracy. Assistant Secretary of State Heaster Wheeler outlined the basics. “Require that absentee ballot applications
From the Associated Press — The first year of state-licensed recreational marijuana sales in Michigan saw $511 million of sales in recreational and $474 million in medical sales, generating over $100 million in tax revenue, but the
A 36-year-old St. Joseph man is facing charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material. Michigan State Police say they have arrested Alexander Rendell after they noted a large amount of the material was being downloaded.
South Haven Area Emergency Services responded to a record number of calls during 2020 according to the department’s Annual Report. They were called out 2,358 times last year compared to 2,171 in 2019 and the old record
A committee in the Michigan House is talking about human trafficking and how the state can help to combat it. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township is the chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the
A survey on broadband availability in Berrien County will launch soon. During a meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this past week, Commissioner Teri Freehling said Merit Network out of Ann Arbor held a webinar
State Senator Aric Nesbitt has introduced legislation intended to help telecommunications companies expand broadband access in rural areas. He tells WSJM News the plan would grant a break on personal property taxes to companies that add new
The Michigan Department of Transportation is waiting to see what effect the new Biden administration will have on road funding moving forward. Speaking on the most recent episode of Talking Michigan Transportation, MDOT’s podcast, American Association of
A grant from the U.S. Department of Justice is going to the city of Benton Harbor to help improve neighborhood safety. U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge has announced $252,000 in Project Safe Neighborhoods grants for four cities in
The Michigan Department of Treasury is looking to help college bound high school students understand the financial aid system with a series of virtual meetings next month. Chad Somerville from the MI Student Aid team tells us
