Rob Kim/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani is facing a federal inquiry over possible improper lobbying for Turkey, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News. The Justice Department’s inquiry is
With the summer well underway, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is advising everyone to take steps to avoid mosquitoes. It says the first mosquito-borne virus of the year has been found in Bay, Oakland,
The cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor will commemorate the 125th anniversary of the deadly Yore Opera House fire. The St. Joseph City Commission approved the closure of Lake Boulevard/Port Street from Ship to State streets
The records lobbies of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will be back open to walk-in service starting next Tuesday. The department says the lobbies provide services that include gun permits, sex offender registration, fingerprinting, and printed copies
The completion of a new commercial and residential development in Benton Harbor will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. City Center Lofts is located at the corner of Main Street and Pipestone Street in a
A donation of $2.8 million has been made to Andrews University so it can establish a new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The legacy donation comes from the family of Dr. Fay Bradley, a Pittsburg State law
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $60 million in contracts to promote COVID-19 vaccination among high risk populations. The department has released the following: Six contracts totaling nearly $60 million have been
From the Associated Press — Many companies are rethinking their office space in COVID’s wake and making changes to help employees feel more comfortable about returning in person. Food and pharmaceutical company Ajinomoto overhauled the plan for
South Haven is dealing with sewer overflows. The Golf Course Lift Station had to discharge raw wastewater intermittently starting at 8 a.m. Friday and ending at 12:30 a.m. Sunday due to the rain. About 10,000 gallons went
Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET Here is the current list of winners of the 2021 BET Awards. The awards were presented Sunday night from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater. Album of the YearHeaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan Best Female R&B / Pop Artist
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus and Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson will return to Benton Harbor for a special scholarship fundraiser event supporting Lake Michigan College students this summer. “Lake Michigan College Legends Scholarship Fundraiser
Consumers Energy has announced it will phase out all coal power by 2025. Spokesperson Josh Piorcek tells WSJM News the plan will be good for the environment and customers. “Under today’s plan that we announced, we do
A grant of nearly $1 million will be used to create an economic plan ahead of the closure of the Palisades nuclear power plant next year. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the $969,000 grant was announced
The city of South Haven is reminding residents of the rules for fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches. It says the law allows Michigan residents to only use “consumer fireworks,” or things like firecrackers, bottle rockets,
Indiana Michigan Power is working to restore service to customers who lost it in Saturday’s storms. I&M has released the following: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will be working through the night Saturday/into Sunday morning to restore power
The return of the Benton Harbor Riverfest will be on August 6 and 7 at 880 Riverview Drive. The Riverfest will be a celebration featuring music and more, says organizer and Benton Harbor City Commissioner Sharon Henderson.
A Michigan House committee this week approved legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata to give car dealerships more flexibility with their operating hours. LaSata tells WSJM News current state law requires Class A and B dealerships to
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas of Michigan that include Van Buren and Allegan counties. The National Weather Service has released the following: The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Berrien and Cass counties. It will be in effect through 8 p.m. The National Weather Service has released the following: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED Tornado
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is planning to celebrate the reopening of Michigan and the nation’s independence with a new event next month. Chamber Events Director Sarah Spoonholtz tells us the Independence Celebration will be at Watermark
Congressman Fred Upton and Congresswoman Diana DeGette this week announced the draft legislation for the Cures 2.0 bill. Upton tells WSJM News Cures 2.0 is the following up to his 2016 21st Century Cures legislation that allocated
From the Associated Press — The Mackinac Bridge Walk is returning this Labor Day after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. The 5-mile-long suspension bridge linking the Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsulas will be restricted
From the Associated Press — Federal protections against eviction are set to expire at the end of July and Michigan courts are preparing for an expected wave of landlord requests to kick out tenants who are behind
There will be a celebration of appreciation in July for the Priscilla Upton Byrns Walking Trail and the Betty Kohn Outdoor Fitness Zone at the St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center in St. Joseph Township. The trail was recently
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations for schools to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 their buildings in an effort to reduce disruptions to in-person learning as education reopens to pre-pandemic procedures.
A man has been released from prison after 16 years, following the dismissal of three murder convictions in Berrien County. A new investigation cleared Corey McCall of any role in the fatal shootings of three people during
The Michigan House has passed a $65-billion state budget. There’s an agreement between the Republican-led House with Governor Whitmer, but not with the Senate. The House passed budget approved the release of billions in federal COVID-19 relief
Cherries in northern Michigan have been hit hard by weather this year. President of King Orchards in Central Lake Township between Traverse City and Charlevoix, John King, says the extreme weather seems to be regular now. “The
The Berrien County Trial Court is updating its operations effective July 1. With recommendations of the Berrien County Health Department, the courthouse buildings will be open to the public. Public entering the courthouse facilities will be asked
From the Associated Press — Republican lawmakers have voted to stop a $300 weekly federal supplement that is added to unemployed workers’ benefits in Michigan, though the measure is expected to be vetoed when it reaches Democratic
