The Michigan State Police Niles post and the Niles City Police Department are planning an open house for July 31. It will be held at the Niles Law Enforcement Complex on Silverbrook Avenue from 11 a.m. to
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade now kicks the issue of abortion back to the states, at least until a federal law on abortion is passed. This means the views of state lawmakers
St. Joseph City Commissioners are looking to put some limits on the public comments section of their meetings, potentially saving a whole lot of time. During a meeting Monday, Mayor Laura Goos said public comments at commission
A 22-year-old Hartford man is facing a charge of homicide in the death of an 18-month old boy. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says on April 23 of 2021, the Hartford Police Department was dispatched to
A power outage has shut down some Berrien County offices for the day. Berrien County administration has released the following: Berrien County officials were notified just this afternoon that AEP will be doing some electrical work in
South Haven police are looking for a Chevrolet Suburban caught on video stealing two 2022 Kawasaki Jet Skis Sunday just before 6 p.m. from VanDerZee Motorplex. In a Facebook post, they say both Jet Skis are green
Two constitutional amendment campaigns submitted signatures Monday to qualify to appear on the November ballot, one called “Promote the Vote 2022” and another called “Reproductive Freedom For All.” The first would expand early voting and drop boxes,
Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office have arrested four juveniles after a robbery at the Paw Paw Walmart and a chase at speeds of around 110-miles-per-hour on I-94 Monday evening. They first went westbound on
Berrien County Commissioner Rayonte Bell has drawn the attention of St. Joseph City Commissioners to an incident that occurred at the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Sunday. Bell told city commissioners on Monday that Nicholas Gunn,
The St. Joseph School Board on Monday approved the hire of Allison Hoskins as the new high school assistant principal. Hoskins, who comes to the district after serving as assistant principal at Hamilton High School for three
A campaign supporting a ballot proposal that seeks to protect the right to vote in Michigan’s constitution has turned in more than 600,000 petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s office. Promote the Vote 2022 would enshrine
How should Michigan use the rest of the federal money that was sent to the state in the form of COVID and infrastructure packages? We asked the five candidates for Michigan House in the new 38th District
Spectrum Health Lakeland’s Veggie Van will be rolling into Berrien Springs this month. Spectrum says the mobile farmer’s market will offer free, locally grown, healthy fruits and vegetables, and nutrition information from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Michigan nonprofit organization is heading to Benton Harbor with the goal of saving local lives. The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance nonprofit is set to host a free concert Friday night at the Jean Klock Park pavilion
Through a campaign called “The Dirt on Weed,” The Berrien County Health Department Substance Use Disorder Prevention Team is seeking to educate residents about the dangers of underage marijuana use and discourage people under the age of
Whirlpool will hold its next appliance sale to benefit the United Way of Southwest Michigan this month. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells us the company will sell deeply discounted appliances with more than 300 available. Shoppers
A group trying to make abortion legal in Michigan turned in petition signatures this morning in hopes of putting the issue before voters in November. Linh Song, who is the co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom For All
Animal shelters in Michigan and around the country are full. That’s why the BISSELL Pet Foundation is holding a three week Empty the Shelters event starting now. Foundation founder Cathy Bissell says it’ll be reduced fee adoptions.
Two people are hospitalized at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a motorcycle crash in Cass County. The sheriff’s office says 38-year-old Daniel Simpson and his 9-year-old son Aidan were hurt when Daniel lost control on a
Benton Harbor has the lowest average gas price in the state. Triple-A Michigan says the area is averaging $4.67 to start the week. Statewide, prices are down 14¢ in the past week and 41¢ in the past
There will be a series of open houses next month on the Berrien County Trails Master Plan. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News work started on the plan last winter as the Friends
The city of South Haven will install life jacket loaner stations at the North and South Beaches, thanks to a donation from Safe Kids Worldwide. Public Works Director Bill Hunter says the non-profit works to protect kids
A workshop on the Michigan Reconnect program will be held at Lake Michigan College this month. LMC Admissions Director Caroline Tubbs tells us a representative of the program will be on hand to answer questions. Michigan Reconnect
Set for July 31 is the annual TCC Verizon School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. District Manager of the TCC Verizon store in St. Joseph Chris Bryers tells WSJM News they give out hundreds of backpacks to kids each
Four people escaped injury when their boat sank while entering the Lake Michigan entrance to the Black River channel in South Haven on Saturday. South Haven Area Emergency Service and Van Buren Sheriff Marine Patrol responded to
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says the city of Benton Harbor’s water system has met the requirements of Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule during the most recent six-month sampling period. Test results released
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it’s giving out 300,000 additional COVID-19 tests to Michigan residents through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. Department Director of Communicable Disease Joe Coyle tells WSJM News
The Benton Harbor City Commission chambers will be getting some technology upgrades following action this past week by the body. Commissioners were considering a $67,000 plan to purchase new equipment like microphones and cameras so meetings can
If you don’t think there are enough construction projects going on right now on Michigan highways, another one will start Monday in Berrien County. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’ll be working
By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com To say the musicians downtown St. Joseph on “rocked the block” Friday night wouldn’t exactly be accurate – it was more of a musical serenade. Michigan musicians Saxsquatch, The Lasso, Jordan Hamilton and
