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A crash between a Dodge Journey and a Honda Civic has claimed the life of a Berrien Springs man. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office says 68-year-old Gregory Toney was driving the Honda when it collided with the

This will be welcome news to all drivers in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive to speed up pothole repairs. Michigan Department of Transportation Director Paul Ajegba told Michigan News Network what it’ll mean.

March is Restaurant Month as everyone’s encouraged to support their local restaurants while they try to overcome difficulties created by the pandemic. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners last month passed a resolution declaring Restaurant Month in

A tax break package has been approved by the Michigan House that would reduce the state’s income tax rate from 4.25% to 3.9%. State Representative Pauline Wendzel tells WSJM News it also includes a break on pension

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be present for the next meeting of the Palisades Community Advisory Panel, or PCAP, to talk about the decommissioning process for the plant in Covert. Market Van Buren Programs and Projects Manager

Police are investigating a shooting early Wednesday in Benton Township. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were called to the Country View Apartments in the 1,900 block of East Britain around 12:50 a.m. on a report

To help City of Benton Harbor residents more easily authorize workers to replace lead service lines on their properties, an online Right-of-Entry form and electronic signature are now available. The Right-of-Entry form is required to permit the

From the Associated Press — A bipartisan coalition of business, labor and political leaders has announced a ballot drive to amend Michigan’s legislative term limits, shortening them to 12 years from 14 but letting lawmakers serve the

From the Associated Press — Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature have agreed on a plan to cut taxes, advancing a bill that will be vetoed because there is no deal with Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The

Michigan Republican Congressman Tim Walberg says he felt President Biden’s speech missed the mark with the American people, especially when it comes to the economy. Walberg spoke with Michigan News Network. “I think the American people, they’re

Uncertainty — like a stock market slide or, worse, a war — is never good in the real estate industry. Buyers tend to shy away, causing sellers to lower prices to get a deal. But a realtor

Market Van Buren is seeking nominations for the second annual Market Van Buren Awards, a set of awards reserved exclusively for the organizations in Cass and Van Buren County that are leading the way toward a stronger

The latest Integrated Resource Plan has been released by Indiana Michigan Power. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells WSJM News under state law I&M has to release a plan covering the next several years every five years. This latest

March is National Reading Month, and the United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community to rally around early childhood literacy by sponsoring children to participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is

Congressman Fred Upton says it’s been sobering to watch what’s happening in Ukraine the past several days. He tells WSJM News the sanctions implemented by western nations on Russia have been welcome. He wants the pressure to

The Berrien County Health Department is telling the community about the dangers of thirdhand smoke. Public Health Promotion Supervisor Lisa Peeples Hurst tells WSJM News we’ve heard of secondhand smoke, but research from 2018 identified thirdhand smoke.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking steps to divest Michigan from Russia. Her office has released the following: In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today sent a letter to State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks calling on

It’s the beginning of a new era at what was formerly known as Lake Michigan Catholic Schools. The district announced Tuesday during an assembly with students its new name is Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.

From the Associated Press — A judge has ruled that three men charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer before the 2020 election were not entrapped by the FBI. Jackson County Circuit Judge

From the Associated Press — A 15-year-old boy accused of killing four students at a Michigan school will remain in an adult jail while awaiting trial. A judge rejected a request to transfer him to a facility

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is making her bid for reelection official. She announced she is seeking a second term on Twitter yesterday afternoon. Whitmer says special interests are pouring millions of dollars into the race to unseat her,

Research by the New York State Department of Health finds the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is not very effective for kids between five and eleven years old. They found the vaccine’s effectiveness dropped from 68-percent to 12-percent from

Several auto companies and suppliers promising to cut their greenhouse emissions in half over the next decade, as part of the U.S. Energy Department’s “Better Climate Challenge.” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the companies and the government

Meijer has made a donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor. Spokesperson Sherri Ulleg tells WSJM News the company is supporting Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the Midwest. “Representatives from their district, from Stevensville,

Gas prices in the state expected to rise as the situation escalates in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. In the newest installment of her consumer protection series, Attorney General Dana Nessel is giving consumers tips on recognizing

Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is among the mayors who have met with Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing to discuss priorities for the upcoming budget cycle and other issues that affect Black communities. It was last Wednesday

A state grant program aims to help businesses still hurting as a result of the pandemic, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is urging local companies to apply. The Growing MI Business Grants Program is a $409

There’s been a big jump in gas prices with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and higher crude oil prices. AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland told Michigan News Network it’s a good time to try to use less

The southwest Michigan real estate market slowed down in January. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says January of 2022 closed with a 23% drop in sales from January 2021. That’s as January started with a record