Benton Harbor’s Tékeidra Masters is the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s 2020 Midwest Regional Youth of the Year. The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor tells us she’s a freshman at Valparaiso University in Indiana,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued orders that will allow movie theaters to open again while easing some rules over the size of gatherings. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Orders 2020-183, which amends
Existing home sales are continuing their frantic pace that the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says started in June. The number of homes sold has set a new record for August at 455, easily beating the 2017
Benton Township police are looking for two men who were involved in a shooting Thursday night. It happened around 9 pm when a 35-year-old man says he was walking on Highland near Cornelia when the men came
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners next week will consider hiring a non-profit to do a broadband availability survey. That’s after the body on Thursday heard from Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Director John Egelhaaf, who gave an
Get your flu shot. That’s the advice of the Berrien County Health Department as it prepares to offer free clinics at its offices in Benton Harbor and Niles every Friday beginning on October 2. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad
Work will be done in the coming months to protect Silver Beach from additional erosion as the winter approaches. During a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, County Administrator Brian Dissette said he’s worked
Federal legislation designed to protect pregnant women from workplace discrimination has been approved by the U.S. House. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is closely modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act. “It
The November election is going to keep staff at the Berrien County Clerk’s Office busy. In fact, it’s already keeping them busy. Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday there have
(Lansing, MI – AP) – A divided Michigan House has voted to shield health providers and businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by patients, employees or customers, advancing bills that majority Republicans say would give businesses more comfort
From the Associated Press — Dead squirrels have been washing up on a Lake Michigan beach at a state park. Experts believe the squirrels drowned while trying to cross the Grand River and then flowed to the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for Michigan to become “carbon neutral” by 2050 in the fight against climate change. The Democratic governor issued a directive Wednesday pledging “comprehensive and aggressive” efforts but provided few details on how
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers are poised to ease clerks’ ability to process a surge of absentee ballots in the battleground state’s presidential election, letting them start a day earlier than normal. Election officials currently
Money will be coming back to the Pure Michigan campaign under a budget deal being discussed in Lansing. Pure Michigan had zero budget for 2020 in a dispute between the Legislature and the Governor. “We were able
A group called Unlock Michigan has collected half a million signatures from voters across the state as they look to rein in emergency powers Governor Whitmer has been using during the pandemic. Fred Wszolek is the spokesperson
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Senate passed bills that would allow hundreds of thousands of people to clear criminal records. The state estimates the expungement measures would affect hundreds of thousands people, including those with
From the Associated Press — A divided Michigan House has voted to shield health providers and businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by patients, employees or customers, advancing bills that majority Republicans say would give businesses more comfort
A Benton Township man is charged with attempted murder after a crash on Tuesday night. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were called out to a home in the 1600 block of Kay Drive around 9:20
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is inviting everyone to sign up to Rake A Difference this fall. The United Way’s Debbie Ramirez tells WSJM News the annual Rake A Difference day is now scheduled for November
Congressman Fred Upton is issuing a call on leadership in Congress to keep lawmakers in session until another COVID-19 stimulus package is approved. He tells WSJM News he and his Problem Solvers Caucus have put together a
State Senator Aric Nesbitt has introduced legislation that would allow community colleges in Michigan to offer four-year programs for bachelor’s degrees in nursing. The plan was approved this week by the state Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform.
The Benton Harbor City Clerk’s office says ballots for November’s election are expected to arrive this Thursday. From there, Clerk Kimberly Thompson says they’ll be available for in-person AV voting starting the same day or the next
Michigan residents have been getting a break on renewing their vehicles, driver’s licenses and state ID cards due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s about to end next week. The Secretary of State says at 7 p.m.
If you haven’t done so, fill out your 2020 Census. That word from the director of the Michigan Census Kerry Ebersole-Singh, who says you have to fill it out by September 30th. “Let’s get it done, Michigan,”
Michigan State Police have expanded their search for an 87-year-old Saginaw area man to the entire state. Karl Marker missed his 65th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. State Police Sergeant Joseph Rowley says Marker was last seen heading
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is the recipient of some grants to help in the areas of fire prevention and education. It says the first grant is $2,000 from FM Global for the fire marshal
The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations and holding several drives around southwest Michigan this fall. It also says those who give blood could be helping patients fighting COVID-19. The Red Cross has released the following:
From the Associated Press — Indiana’s statewide mask order will continue for another three weeks under a new order the governor announced even as he has faced public discontent over coronavirus restrictions amid his reelection campaign. Republican
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers are moving to pass a $62.7 billion spending plan about a week before the deadline to enact the next state budget. Bills were made public Wednesday and are expected to
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a plan to make Michigan carbon neutral by 2050. Her office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-182 and Executive Directive 2020-10 to create the MI Healthy Climate Plan. The governor’s comprehensive plan will
