Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed several reforms for police in Michigan. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed additional police reform policies to help strengthen police-community relations and ensure that all
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding parents of a registry they can use to help protect their children on the internet. The Secretary of State’s office has released the following statement: With June recognized as
From the Associated Press — Michigan drivers who renew or buy car insurance face a choice starting this week: stick with unlimited medical coverage, go with less or — for seniors with Medicare — opt out entirely.
From the Associated Press — Students at Michigan’s public universities are registering for summer courses online at record rates, marking an unexpected windfall for several schools strapped for cash due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to data
The number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan went up by 252 on Sunday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 63,261 cases of the illness since the start
Paw Paw Public Schools Superintendent Rick Reo says he’s glad the community is moving forward with the proposal of a new team name following an extended period of controversy over the old one. The Paw Paw Public
A budget for the next academic year was approved by the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees last week. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News with major state cuts expected in the fall due to COVID-19,
Michigan legislative Republicans have announced their proposal for getting students back in school. State Representative Pauline Wendzel tells WSJM New the House and Senate have jointly worked out a package of legislation called the Return to Learn
How can the St. Joseph City Commission help promote social justice in the community? That’s a question the body hopes to begin to answer with a meeting tonight. Speaking last week, St. Joseph City Commissioner Lynn Todman
With an intention to sign an executive order to force Americans to wear masks if elected, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has the support of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan. She spoke with Michigan News Network
From the Associated Press — A state constitutional amendment to designate electronic communication and data as personal property has made it onto the November ballot. If passed, the amendment would put the same protections given to “person,
The number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan went up by 314 on Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 63,009 cases of the illness since the start
A 2020 graduate of Coloma High School has been presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey and Michigan Sheriff’s Association Director Matt Saxton handed the certificate to Tony Craft
With Coronavirus numbers on the rise, there is ongoing effort to make sure the government is better prepared if or when a second wave of the outbreak comes. Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters sits on the Homeland
Michigan is holding steady in an annual snapshot of how children are faring, ranking 32nd nationally for the second year in a row. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2020 Kids Count Data Book, Michigan placed
The final list of 200 applicants hoping to serve on the new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which will redraw Michigan’s district lines, is now heading to the Michigan Legislature. Jake Rollow, director of communications for the Department
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan State Police have released the latest OK2SAY Annual Report. The report details use of the state’s tip line for students to report troubling situations in their schools. The attorney general
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order extending the suspension of evictions until July 15 and creating a new Eviction Diversion Program. Her office says the program outlines a process for renters to get rental assistance
Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Decatur Township on Thursday. They say it happened around 3:30 p.m. on County Road 352 near 41st Street. Troopers arrived at the scene to find the driver pinned
The U.S. House has approved a far-reaching police overhaul bill from Democrats. The Trump administration says the president will veto the measure which mandates training on racial bias, bans no knock warrants in drug cases, and bans
The COVID-19 situation in Berrien County has been looking good for the past week. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News preventative actions being taken by people have made a difference. “We have continued
The Michigan Senate has approved a resolution from state Senator Aric Nesbitt to request that the auditor general conduct a financial and performance audit of the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Nesbitt tells WSJM News there have been too
The number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan went up by 389 on Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 62,695 cases of the illness since the start
A 35-year-old Florida man is in the Berrien County Jail after causing a disturbance at the Stevensville Culver’s and fleeing from police. The Lincoln Township Police Department says it was called to the restaurant on Red Arrow
A Black Lives Matter advocate will begin a walk from Livonia to Lansing on Saturday to lobby for police reform Thursday. Beth Navas has a trek ahead of her, but told Michigan News Network she feels the
There will soon be drinking in the streets in Michigan. That’s because the state Legislature this week passed a package of bills that includes giving cities the OK to create “social districts.” Michigan Licensed Beverage Association Director
Lake Michigan College is working on a plan for a return to classes in the fall. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells us they’re accounting for health checks, masks while on campus, social distancing in classrooms, and more.
Honor Credit Union is planning free community shred days to give everyone a chance to have documents shredded while also avoiding contact. There are several shred days planned throughout the summer in the various communities Honor Credit
Voters who requested absentee ballots can expect to receive them soon, as the Michigan Secretary of State’s office says clerks began mailing them on Thursday. Those absentee ballots are for the August 4 primary elections. Secretary of
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract for incoming County Administrator Brian Dissette. At Thursday’s meeting, Interim County Admin Mike Henry said Dissette has been in town touring county facilities and preparing to take
