The Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division is spending this week spreading awareness about human trafficking to truckers on Michigan highways. MSP Lieutenant Chris Keller tells WSJM News human trafficking is often when someone is forced into
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund has recommended a $230,000 grant be awarded to the South Haven Area Recreation Authority for a project to install a kayak and canoe launch along the Black River on Phoenix Road
It’s going to be a busy year at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman as American Electric Power is planning two complete refueling outages in 2022. Site Vice President Shane Lies told St. Joseph Rotarians Monday
There are now two candidates in the running as Republicans for the new Michigan Senate District 17. Jonathan Lindsey has announced his candidacy, saying he is “committed to restarting the powerful engine of the Michigan economy, ending
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will ask lawmakers to triple Michigan’s tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers, putting on average an extra $350 a year into their pockets. The proposal is to be
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that the 2022 State of the State program will pay tribute to the victims, families, and entire Oxford community with a painting by local student Luke. Luke pays homage with a painting of a photo that was taken in the parking lot of Oxford High School a
A Berrien Township resident is dead following a fire on Saturday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says neighbors reported a mobile home fire at River Springs Estates off Old US-31 around 9:35 p.m. Responding police were not
Gov. Whitmer yesterday presented the Purple Heart to Soldiers of the Michigan National Guard (MING) for injuries sustained January 8, 2020 during an Iranian ballistic missile attack while deployed to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, in support
In the heart of winter, many of us can feel a bit gloomy. But experts say it can spur relapses in people who have struggled with substance abuse in the past. Psychologists have dubbed the unique sadness
Advocates for protecting the waters of the Straits of Mackinac are raising safety and financial concerns about a Canadian natural gas company’s proposal for an underwater pipeline tunnel. Enbridge Energy currently operates the Line 5 pipeline, which
There are several Republican candidates seeking to become the next governor of Michigan. Most know former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, but among the top contenders are businessman Kevin Rinke, radio host Tudor Dixon, and southwest Michigan
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is preparing to reach out to local governments and non-profits about federal ARPA dollars the county will need to distribute. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting, County Administrator Brian Dissette said there will
Indiana Michigan Power has donated 12,500 LED lightbulbs to service agencies around southwest Michigan. I&M worked with 12 Southwest Michigan non-profit agencies, including food banks, pantries, non-profits, senior centers, and other social service organizations serving low and
Coming up the weekend of February 4 is the 2022 St. Joseph Ice Fest. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the event is a great way to celebrate the winter by taking in ice sculptures
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Andrae Townsel has received a glowing performance evaluation from the board of education. The district says the board at a special meeting rated Townsel as highly effective for his second year as
Hagar Township is asking for public input as it updates its parks master plan. Hagar Township Trustee Peter Colovos tells WSJM News the document lays out plans for the development of local parks for years to come.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed the books on what it calls another successful fish stocking season. Eight different species, adding up to 672,478 fish, weighing in at nearly 13.5 tons were released into state
Congressman Fred Upton has concerns about how the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed last year will be implemented. He tells WSJM News there’s an issue with the funding in Congress. “Right now, we’re under a continuing resolution,”
Michigan auto insurance reforms haven’t been a hit with everyone. Sarah Rhein is a nurse care manager with Private Duty Home Healthcare in St. Joseph. She tells WSJM News since changes that eliminated automatic catastrophic injury coverage,
From the Associated Press — The Michigan health department is concerned that the public might be confused by the impact of a court ruling in a COVID-19 dispute. An Otsego County judge last week overturned a fine
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission has given its 2021 Graham Woodhouse Intergovernmental Effort award to the Dowagiac River Restoration/Water Trail Project. The commission says the award each year is given to projects that exemplify cooperation between and
Now that southwest Michigan has received significant snowfall, the cross-country skiing trails at Berrien County Parks should start seeing more visitors. Love Creek County Park Chief Naturalist Derek Pelc tells WSJM News the skiing conditions were marginal
It will still be about two years before the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario is ready to open, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of work taking place at the site.
There’s a new nature preserve in New Buffalo Township. Chikaming Open Lands has acquired the 27 acre property on Maudlin Road, soon to be named the Castle Keep Preserve. COL is developing plans to build a trail
From the Associated Press — General Motors is poised to announce next week major electric vehicle investments in Michigan. It plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants in the
From the Associated Press — The Biden administration’s new infrastructure package will pump more funding into two high-profile Great Lakes projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will devote $479 million to construction of a
(Wright Township, MI – AP) – The body of a woman found in a western Michigan ditch has been identified 27 years later. The Ottawa County sheriff’s office says DNA and genealogical tests helped solve the mystery.
Former Oakland County priest 79-year-old Gary Berthiaume has been sentenced to between 17 months and 15 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct. Michigan Assistant Attorney General Danielle Russo Bennetts says the charges stemmed from allegations of
Senator Debbie Stabenow hosted a virtual meeting on Thursday with southeast Michigan local leaders to discuss federal infrastructure funding opportunities. She outlined where she thinks the money should go. “Lead pipes,” said the senator. “Nobody has to
Michigan taxpayers can begin to file their state individual income tax returns on Monday. The Michigan Department of Treasury says individuals can file their state income tax return online, with a tax professional, or by mailing in
