From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan and the Washtenaw County Health Department have asked students to avoid leaving their residences to slow the spread of COVID-19 and a more contagious variant. The university saw
There are billboards in Van Buren County with messages for parents, guardians, and the public as well on keeping medication out of the hands and mouths of kids. Specifically, the messaging targets opioids and the need to
State Representative Pauline Wendzel is hopeful the governor’s State of the State address on Wednesday night is the start of an improvement in relations between the Democratic governor and the Republican Legislature. After the speech, Wendzel told
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the Michigan Legislature to work with her as the state moves toward a post pandemic world. In her State of the State address Wednesday night, she said despite social upheaval and
COVID-19 vaccines are starting to become available at Berrien County providers other than the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland. Starting this week, Meijer in Benton Harbor held some clinics that were open by appointment
The Michigan Department of Treasury is looking to help college bound high school students understand the financial aid system with a series of virtual meetings next month. Chad Somerville from the MI Student Aid team tells us
The COVID-19 vaccination effort continues in Berrien County as the health department and Spectrum Health Lakeland have now provided shots to more than 10,000 people. Berrien County Health Department Communications Manager Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the
Michigan is reporting 1,681 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 554,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were six
Senate lawmakers on the Energy Committee heard from former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, the nominee for Secretary of Energy. Granholm, in her opening statement, said the US has an opportunity to lead the world in developing and
A 17-year-old Stevensville girl is in need of a vehicle and donations in her fight against brain cancer. Angela Tittle was diagnosed in September with brain cancer after her mother, Melissa Ward, says she had been misdiagnosed
One of six men facing federal charges for plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing up to life in prison after pleading guilty this morning in federal court in Grand Rapids. Ty Garbin of Hartland has
The FBI is seeking the public’s help as it works to identify a person connected with a case of sexual exploitation. The FBI has released the following: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s
Part of a Van Buren County State Park is closed while a utility project is completed. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says a roughly three mile segment of Van Buren Trail State Park, or snowmobile trail
State Senator Aric Nesbitt has introduced legislation intended to help telecommunications companies expand broadband access in rural areas. He tells WSJM News the plan would grant a break on personal property taxes to companies that add new
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give her State of the State address Wednesday, and it’s a safe bet she will talk about the pandemic’s effects on Michigan. One thing state Representative Beth Griffin of Mattawan is hoping to
Michigan Senate Republicans have announced their legislative priorities for 2021, and state Senator Kim LaSata helped to draft them. Her office has released the following: Sen. Kim LaSata helped lead the development of the Senate Republican caucus’s
A Baroda company is moving into Bridgman now that it’s acquired a more than 50,000 square foot property on Red Arrow Highway. Cornerstone Alliance says Oronoko Iron Works, Incorporated has closed on a new property in Bridgman
From the Associated Press — The city of Detroit will dismiss most misdemeanor citations issued last spring during several days of protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Most of the tickets
Michigan is reporting 1,476 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 552,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 79
The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released a task force report on lowering prescription drug prices. It has also released the recommendations made by the task force. The governor’s office has issued the following: Today, Governor Whitmer announced that
Public school superintendents in Van Buren County are adding their voices to many others in the state to let kids play winter sports. All 12 have signed a letter to Governor Whitmer and the state’s chief medical
A man in his 60s has died in a house fire in Van Buren County. Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police responded to the fire in Almena Township in the 45-thousand block of County Road 653 just
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Department of Education again has asked the U.S. Department of Education to waive standardized testing for the 2020-2021 school year so Michigan teachers can focus on making sure students are
The Michigan Department of Transportation is waiting to see what effect the new Biden administration will have on road funding moving forward. Speaking on the most recent episode of Talking Michigan Transportation, MDOT’s podcast, American Association of
AAA is reminding everyone to be extra careful out on the road as the region faces another wintry blast. Spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells WSJM News the most common mistakes drivers make in slick conditions are not clearing
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is hoping to return to something resembling normal this year, and it’s taking steps to prepare. The museum says it’s hiring for summer jobs in 2021. The museum will have
There are 3,011 new COVID-19 cases in Michigan for Sunday and Monday, an average of 1,505 a day. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that bring the total to 551,080 since the pandemic started
Why did Robert Gordon exit as director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services? Reporters asked Governor Whitmer that three times during Monday’s press conference. “I don’t think I have anything to add in regard
A Buchanan woman has been rescued after she was trapped in her overturned car that had crashed into the St. Joseph River in Buchanan Township on Monday. Michigan State Police from the Niles post say troopers and
Governor Whitmer is highlighting her administration’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep people as safe as possible. On Monday, she called on the House and Senate to pass new legislation. “It’s crucial that the Legislature join
