It is no secret that people have been stressed during the pandemic, and stress is a leading cause for insomnia. Some people are even calling it “corona-somnia.” Dr. Michelle Drerup with the Cleveland Clinic told Michigan News
From the Associated Press — A long-running dispute over a speed limit is over after Michigan’s highest court sided with the driver and threw out evidence of drunk driving. The Supreme Court says it will let an
If you think there has been a lot of road work this past year across Michigan, the head of MDOT says wait until the new year, and the year after that. MDOT Director Paul Ajegba says that
A test of the Emergency Notification System will be performed on Friday. The emergency notification systems IPAWs and B-Warn will be tested between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Those who are signed up for the service will
It appears the drama over Michigan’s presidential election results will carry over into 2021. A group of House Republicans and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., have said they plan to challenge the Electoral College votes from key battleground
A 72-year-old New Buffalo woman is safe after being pulled from her burning home by a deputy with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. The department says dispatch got a call from the homeowner in the early morning
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released a video reflecting on 2021 and looking ahead to 2021. The video is below. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a video on social media reflecting on the unprecedented events and
The Allegan County Health Department is preparing for the wide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. The department has released the following: Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) staff who will be vaccinating other individuals and supporting upcoming vaccine
An application from the city of St. Joseph for a coastal management grant has the backing of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During a Thursday meeting the board approved a resolution stating the county’s support for
Bella was the most popular name for dogs in Van Buren County in 2020. That’s according to Van Buren County Treasurer Trisha Nesbitt, who has released the most registered dog names and breeds for the year. While
Berrien County received about $1.3 million in CARES Act funds this year. During a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Financial Services Director Doug James said most of those dollars have been spent. “What
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a bill that would kill emergency public health orders after 28 days unless the Legislature approved. It’s another shot in the power struggle between the Democratic
Michigan is reporting 4,222 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 488,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 51
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that will allow college athletes to be paid. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation today allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has added new features to the state’s COVID-19 alert app to make it more accessible. The department has released the following: Today the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO and president Dr. Loren Hamel is thanking southwest Michigan for staying home for Thanksgiving as the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to fall. “We currently have 39 individuals under respiratory
From the Associated Press — About 71,000 people have received the first of two rounds of coronavirus vaccinations in Michigan, where more than 483,000 virus cases have been confirmed. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have already been distributed
The Berrien County Health Department has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, and is now administering it to frontline staff. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News they got 1,400 doses last week. “We were able to
Coming in January to the Mendel Center, at least virtually, will be an out of this world presentation. “National Geographic Live presents Life on Other Worlds” will be offered for streaming on January 19. This is the
Michigan is reporting 3,414 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 483,000 cases since the pandemic started. The state’s chief
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has begun its COVID-19 vaccination effort. The department has released the following: The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) received its first Phase 1A allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna). VBCDHD
From the Associated Press — Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has upheld a law that gives public money to private schools to comply with health and safety orders. The court’s decision was a 3-3 tie. A tie means
The Berrien County Health Department has received its first shipment of a COVID-19 vaccine, and its vaccination effort is now underway. The department has released the following: As of December 29th, 2020, the Berrien County Health Department
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed most of the bipartisan relief bill that the Michigan legislature passed after she urged them to provide support for Michigan families, frontline workers, and small businesses. “The bipartisan relief bill will provide families
From the Associated Press — A police cruiser has been stolen and wrecked in southwestern Michigan by a 25-year-old woman who slipped from handcuffs after being arrested earlier for drunken driving. Authorities say the woman had been
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has released its annual report on state lawmaker attendance. It’s no surprise that more Michigan lawmakers missed votes this year due to COVID, although Mackinac Center legal analyst Jack McHugh tells
Part of Hollywood Road in the Baroda area will be closing for a few days this week. The Berrien County Road Department says Hollywood between Linco Road and Hinchman Road in Baroda Township and Oronoko Township will
November home sales in southwest Michigan were up 30% from November of last year. In its latest report, the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the regional housing market continued its historic pace that started in June
Vaccinations against COVID-19 have started at nursing homes around Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the following: LANSING, MICH. Skilled nursing home residents and staff began receiving the safe and effective COVID-19
