From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers are poised to consider bipartisan bills aimed at helping potentially thousands of sex abuse victims sue for damages, including those molested by a University of Michigan sports physician. It’s the
Berrien County’s mask mandate for all K-12 schools is off the books due to language in the state budget, signed Wednesday, that would pull state funding from all local health departments that issue mask mandates for kids
New legislation being introduced in Lansing aims to help women rejoin the workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic. State Representative Laura Pohutsky of Livonia is one of the women pushing the package. She told Michigan News Network what’s
The head of a Michigan ambulance service says staffing shortages are causing major problems across the state. Marc Breckenridge at Huron Valley Ambulance says they are in need of a thousand EMTs for the 125 communities they
A group of state lawmakers has announced new legislation to improve Michigan’s unemployment system. West Michigan Republican Steve Johnson told Michigan News Network one of the ideas is to have better customer service. “We’re going to have
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating a Sunday shooting incident. It says officers were called to the 300 block of Lake Street around 7:30 p.m. for a gunfire complaint. They arrived to find more
There will be a ribbon cutting next Thursday for NOBO Provisioning Center’s new facility in Benton Harbor. NOBO’s location at 107 Water Street in downtown Benton Harbor will be its fourth retail location in Michigan that also
Congressman Fred Upton says the National COVID Memorial currently installed near the Washington Monument is a sad reminder of the dangers and effects of COVID-19. Artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg has set up “In America: Remember” in Washington
Michigan State Police say there has been “considerable progress” when it comes to reducing gun violence in Benton Harbor over the past two months. The agency has had extra troopers assigned to the city in response to
A donation to Michigan Lutheran High School in St. Joseph is allowing for an expansion and upgrade project. Principal Matt Herbst tells WSJM News Bob Kohn, who has supported many projects around the area, came to the
State Senator Kim LaSata is once again hosting a winter coat drive for children in need. Kim’s Coat Drive asks southwest Michigan residents to drop off coats between October 1 and October 31 at sites throughout LaSata’s
The Berrien County Health Department has rescinded the mask order for schools. It tells us the following: The Berrien County Health Department is being forced to rescind the Sept. 1 public health order requiring the use of
A Niles couple faces several felony charges for allegedly making false claims through their counseling practice. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Gregory Barney has been charged with 22 counts of Medicaid fraud – false claim while
A half marathon is planned for a Cass County park next month. The Sandhill Crane All Trail races will take place on Sunday, October 24 at Dr. Lawless Park. The Cass County Parks Department told us more:
An Andrews University engineering professor has won an award from International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy. Andrews told us more: Jay Johnson, PhD, professor of engineering, was recently awarded the Shen Kuo Award for Interdisciplinary Achievements from
From the Associated Press — A former nurse charged in the death of a teenager who was restrained at a Michigan youth home has been placed on probation for 18 months. Heather McLogan had no direct role
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deem Republican-backed budget provisions unconstitutional attempts to restrict COVID-19 health measures but allow language limiting government vaccination requirements. The moves – planned Wednesday – will come in conjunction
61 trees will be removed around St. Joseph to make way for some infrastructure projects set for next year. Speaking to the St. Joseph City Commission on Monday, Public Works Director Greg Grothous said the trees are
Congressman Fred Upton has cosponsored a resolution calling on the Biden Administration to fully enforce the nation’s immigration laws and support border patrol officers amid a humanitarian crisis at the southern border. He tells WSJM News the
The reintroduction of athletics to Southwestern Michigan College continues full speed ahead as Jeanine Wasielewski has been hired as the new women’s basketball coach. She’s originally from the South Bend area, played Division I basketball at Northwestern
The Van Buren Cass District Health Department says it has been notified of a bat in the county that tested positive for rabies. It was found in the 49065 zip code, which is near Lawton and east
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking to purchase 800 acres of property from Andrews University so it can be turned into a state wildlife area. DNR wildlife biologist Ken Kesson tells WSJM News the property
The head of the Michigan Economic Development Commission says the state was not “actively involved” in the process that lead to Ford’s decision to invest more than $11 billion in Tennessee and Kentucky. MEDC CEO Quintin Messer
A new survey of travelers finds 31% are more likely than before the pandemic to purchase travel insurance. Debbie Haas, VP of Travel at Triple-A, says the respondents’ number-one concern is COVID-19. “We see that typically, half
Honor Credit Union says it has shredded 76,750 pounds of paper this year in 10 free shred events at 10 locations in Michigan. Stevensville shredded the most at 11,300 pounds, followed by Marquette at 10,000 pounds and
People have been enjoying eating outside in social districts set up by communities during this pandemic. That’s the word from state Representative T.C. Clements, who’s introduced a bill to extend the sunset on social districts beyond 2024.
A 65-year-old man has died in a Cass County house fire. The sheriff’s office says Robert Hilliard’s body was found by firefighters late Monday morning as they were battling the flames. The cause of the fire and
PNC Bank is supporting a bill making its way through Michigan Legislature that would make financial literacy part of school curriculum. PNC Regional Vice President Ric DeVore spoke to Michigan News Network about the bill. “Even people
Low inventories are expected to translate to low car and truck sales in September. Cox Automotive estimates sales will be down 26% from last year at the same time. Analyst Michelle Krebs told Michigan News Network this
There hasn’t been much action since July on a bill in the Michigan Legislature that would take away local control over short term rental properties, but St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson says the bill could get
