From the Associated Press — An appeals court has overturned the conviction of a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach who was sentenced to jail for lying to investigators about her knowledge of sexual abuse complaints against
Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that the federal government has granted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for additional staffing assistance at a fourth Michigan hospital, Mercy Health Muskegon. Under the agreement, the
It’s expected to be a very busy travel season this year. Detroit Metro Airport anticipates 1.2 million travelers during the holidays, a significant increase compared to this time last year. Airport spokesperson Erica Donerson shared some tips
To ensure City of Benton Harbor residents have enough water for the holidays, additional hours for distribution have been added from 12 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31 at Benton Harbor High
President Biden has announced that 500 million rapid home testing kits will be made available to help in the fight against COVID-19. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was asked when people in Michigan might be able to get those
$3.7 million in water bonds are being sought by the Benton Harbor City Commission. During a meeting this week, they were told the money through the state Drinking Water State Revolving Fund won’t have to be paid
400 Teddy bears have been delivered to Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph through South Bend International Airport’s Bears in the Air program. For ten years now, the airport has collected and delivered 2,000 bears to hospitals
Some new online course offerings are coming to Lake Michigan College. LMC VP of Academic Affairs Leslie Kellogg tells WSJM News it’s thanks to a new partnership with Rio Salado College in Arizona, which has a robust
Bipartisan economic development legislation signed on Monday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be a boost to the state, says Cornerstone Alliance President Rob Cleveland. He was present when the governor signed the bill in Detroit and tells
Some city employees in Benton Harbor will be getting bonuses. During a meeting this week, city commissioners approved premium pay for employees who are working in the pandemic and facing additional risk. Federal ARPA funds are being
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is again urging Michiganders to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots. However, the governor has not yet announced any new mandates or health orders to stop the spread of COVID
The community is invited to support an effort to build monuments to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and local leaders in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. Sharon and Mack Brown are the founders of the Unified Civic
Police in Kentucky have arrested four Michigan men who were allegedly stealing items from tornado-damaged homes and vehicles. The Kentucky Attorney General says Mitchell Stanton of Coldwater, Sevon Gowen of Sturgis, Jesse Stanton of Coldwater, and Brandon
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says people who haven’t been vaccinated for COVID-19 are taking up too many beds at Michigan’s strained hospitals as the state prepares for the rapid spread of omicron variant.
Taxpayers are encouraged to check with current and previous employers and financial institutions to ensure they have up-to-date addresses on file in preparation for the 2022 income tax filing season, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the state’s new redistricting commission to release a recording of a closed October meeting as well as certain documents sought by news organizations. The 4-3 decision
A petition from the group “Secure MI Vote” is aiming to circumvent Michigan’s regular legislative channels and pass laws restricting many residents’ ability to vote. Lawmakers passed changes to the state’s voter ID laws this year, but
The Campus for Creative Aging in St. Joseph is being renamed in honor of retired Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Lynn Kellogg. Current CEO Christine Vanlandingham tells WSJM News the campus will soon be known
An effort is underway to build four monuments to historical figures, including civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. The Unified Civic Monuments Project is raising a total of $850,000
Two Red Cross volunteers from Berrien County head out to Kentucky to help with tornado recovery Tuesday. Tom and Mary Westgate of Berrien Center learned they’ll be distributing emergency response supplies like gloves, shovels, and cleaning materials
Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph says it continues to see a “total inpatient census at record high levels across all departments.” The hospital on Monday told us COVID-19 admissions also continue to rise, with a total
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to bolster Michigan’s appeal to businesses. The legislation creates the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, which will be funded from state revenue, with $1 billion
Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Red Arrow Highway in Lawrence Township on Sunday. Troopers responded to the scene at Red Arrow Highway near 55th Street around 7 p.m. They learned a tow truck
To ensure City of Benton Harbor residents have enough water for the holidays, additional hours for distribution have been added from 12 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31 at Benton Harbor High
One-in-five drivers on the road following the pandemic report more frustration while driving compared to before. The study by Zebra, an online insurance site, says distracted drivers are the number one cause of frustration, followed by lack
The holiday season can be stressful on families. The latest C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that one in five parents believe their children have unrealistic expectations for the holiday season while one
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination for the next semester in an effort to curb the spread
From the Associated Press — Michigan county commissioners are getting longer terms in office. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills into law that will extend a term to four years instead of two years. The change will
From the Associated Press — Schools are turning to educational programs based on cognitive behavior therapy in an effort to help overwhelmed children stay in school and learn. Principles of this method are part of one rural
Things are looking up for a lot of U.S. companies after nearly two years of a pandemic. A new survey by Robert Half Staffing shows 77% of employers surveyed plan to award year-end bonuses and 96% of
