Michigan is reporting 40,692 additional COVID-19 cases for Thursday and Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 20,346 per day across the two days. The state also
Michigan has received its first shipment of new oral medications to treat COVID-19, paxlovid and molnupiravir, following the recent emergency use authorization by the FDA. These antivirals are designed for the outpatient treatment of mild to moderate
Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke reports his office investigated a fatal car fire on Friday. Deputies responded to the 57000 block of M-51 south, In Pokagon Township around 3:50 a.m. They say it appears the vehicle was
From the Associated Press — A growing number of U.S. school districts are moving back to online classes because of the winter surge in COVID-19 cases. In Detroit, the shift involves 50,000 students. The change once again
From the Associated Press — A ballot drive being launched in Michigan would protect women’s right to an abortion in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Reproductive Freedom for All’s petition would amend the
The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners has selected Randall Peat to serve as its chair for the year. Paul Schincariol will serve as the vice chair following the board’s organizational meeting this week. Peat has served
The Special Olympics of Michigan will benefit from a Polar Plunge planned by the Michigan State Police post in Niles next month. Troopers will take to frigid water at Watermark Brewing in Stevensville on February 5. Heather
After her husband tested positive for COVID-19, Governor Gretchen Whitmer isolated from him at their home in Lansing. She got tested with a rapid test and then a lab test and they were both negative. “We’re continuing
The Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph is hoping the public will help it reach its fundraising goal to match some grants it has received. The Krasl’s Matthew Bizoe tells WSJM News the Michigan Council for Arts
Following FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approval, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging all eligible Michiganders ages 12 and up to get the Pfizer booster vaccine if they
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling soon on the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employers with 100 or more workers. Speaking during a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chair Mac
From the Associated Press — A federal judge has dismissed Republicans’ lawsuit challenging the ability of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign to collect excess donations under an exception for recall attempts, saying they lack standing to sue.
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has held its organizational meeting for the year. Following Thursday’s discussions, Mac Elliott remains the chair. Former Vice Chair Ezra Scott gave up the post to nominate Teri Freehling to be
From the Associated Press — A medical team from the U.S. Defense Department is extending its stay at Beaumont Health in southeastern Michigan. The hospital system has been overwhelmed with patients sick with COVID-19, especially people who
Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to the President’s List for the September-December, 2021, fall semester. Students honored on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a
Four Michigan universities will receive $18.5 million in federal funds over the next two years to collect and analyze genomic data to address emerging infectious disease threats and enhance the state’s ability to respond to those threats,
Raymond Hall/GC Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) Jon Stewart is casting curses — and spells — at Newsweek for its coverage of comments he made about Harry Potter. The magazine published a headline on Tuesday reading, “Jon Stewart accuses [creator] JK Rowling of antisemitism in Harry Potter.” The article
From the Associated Press — Students at a Michigan high school will return to classes next week at a different location, weeks after four were killed during a shooting. Oxford High School still isn’t ready to reopen.
Members of Congress are remembering the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6 of last year. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was on the House floor when it happened. She spoke with Michigan News Network this week. “In
Home sales in southwest Michigan slowed down in November. The Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors says the number of houses sold dropped 7% from November of 2020 and 9% from October 2021. Since June, the inventory of
With a new year, how about everyone start fresh and try to drive more carefully? Traffic safety officials have noted an increase in fatal crashes since 2019 as drivers got a bit reckless in the pandemic. With
A South Haven woman is running for the Michigan House in the new 38th District. The 38th House District was created by the state’s redistricting commission. It runs along the Lake Michigan coast all the way from
Michigan is reporting 27,346 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday and Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 13,673 for each of the two days. The state
The city of St. Joseph is receiving a nearly $1 million state grant for street work associated with upgrades taking place at the Whirlpool Laundry and Dishwasher Technical Center. The $992,000 comes from the state’s Transportation Economic
ABC (WASHINGTON) — Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges has become a symbol of the violence officers endured while protecting lawmakers and the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Hodges had responded to the building as Capitol Police
A new class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Benton Harbor residents as a result of the city’s ongoing water problems. Detroit based attorney Nicholas Coulson tells WSJM News his firm, which handled a large
We can expect snowy conditions to persist in southwest Michigan for a couple more days. National Weather Service meteorologist Nathan Marsili tells WSJM News Berrien County, especially near the lakeshore, will see more snow. “We’re looking for
From the Associated Press — Nearly 25 years later, authorities have identified the remains of a woman found in a roadside park in western Michigan. Investigators learned that she was Stephanie Judson, a Benton Harbor woman in
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is isolating from her husband in their Lansing home after he tested positive for COVID-19. The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Kering Another celebrity has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19, this time it was Lupita Nyong’o. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday the Oscar winner announced, “I too have tested positive for COVID-19. I’m fully vaccinated and taking
