Michigan is reporting 1,193 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 579,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 23
A 49-year-old Wisconsin man is being treated for injuries after he was shot by police in Van Buren County on Thursday night. The The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says 911 got a call about a man
Legislation intended to improve school security has been introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News the Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in School Safety Alert Act, or the ALYSSA Act, would give funding
Berrien County Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli gave an update on his office’s operations to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday. Pierangeli has worked at the office for 16 years, and was just elected prosecutor. He told
40 acres of forest property will be preserved for the public’s enjoyment now than Chikaming Open Lands has acquired it. Director Ryan Postema tells us the organization raised $370,000, including an $80,000 grant from the Carls Foundation,
A letter or a resolution calling for COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in a sensible way is being considered by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners so it can be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Speaking during
Michigan is reporting 888 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 578,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 85
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office has destroyed over 1,900 pounds of unused medication in the past year. The office has Red Med disposal boxes throughout the county for people to get rid of medicine safely. The
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding boaters to renew their registrations ahead of the next boating season, noting that can be done at self-service kiosks. The Secretary of State’s office has released the following: Ahead
Legislation from state Senator Aric Nesbitt aimed at increasing the rollout of broadband internet around Michigan has been approved by the Senate. Nesbitt’s office has released the following: The state Senate on Thursday approved a measure sponsored
From the Associated Press — A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder in the slayings of his parents whose bodies were found in a wooded area in western Michigan. Nicholas Johnson was expected to be arraigned
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are seeking a grant to build a second pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. During a meeting Tuesday, the city commission approved a resolution to apply for a USDA Rural Business
Seniors who are stuck home in the pandemic and in need of someone to talk to are being invited to sign up for the Region Four Area Agency on Aging’s Friendly Caller program. The agency’s Pat Arter
Michigan Works is planning a virtual hiring event for this month. Business account manager Paul Brohman tells WSJM News this will be for positions at Four Winds Casino locations around southwest Michigan. The hiring event will consist
Congressman Fred Upton has helped to reintroduce legislation intended to help scientific researchers get back on track after their work was derailed last year by COVID-19. He tells WSJM News the Research Investment to Spark the Economy
Michigan State Police say an 81-year-old Paw Paw man is dead following a crash that occurred last Thursday. Troopers were called to the scene at Red Arrow Highway near 41st Street in Paw Paw Township around 11:30
Michigan reported 939 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of 577,203 COVID cases since the start of the pandemic and 15,188
President Joe Biden will be in Portage tomorrow to tour Pfizer’s manufacturing plant where they are making COVID-19 vaccines. Governor Whitmer was asked if she will join him. “There aren’t a lot of details to share, officially,
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved some adjustments to the community and economic development department’s budget in order to address some HUD concerns. During a Tuesday meeting, director Alex Little said some funds from 2018 that haven’t
From the Associated Press — Michigan restaurants have proposed tying indoor capacity limits to the percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive, contending that clear guideposts would help the hospitality industry reopen and navigate the pandemic.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has announced a new program intended to help rural healthcare systems find staff. The department has released the following: The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today
Here’s something to think about to get your mind off the cold and snow. The Detroit Tigers have opened Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida today. Despite the coronavirus, Tigers general manager Al Avila says some fans will
A 34-year-old Benton Harbor man is hospitalized at Spectrum Health Lakeland after being shot twice in the back late Tuesday night. Benton Township Police were called to a home in the 19-hundred block of Britian just before
Health insurance shoppers stuck in a bad plan or unable to find coverage have a new option for help. A sign-up window is now open for the Affordable Care Act insurance markets. The open enrollment period is
In frigid weather like we’re having this week, everyone is reminded to take steps to ensure their own safety. Michigan State Police spokesperson Dale George tells WSJM News it’s important to be bundled up in layers if
Congressman Fred Upton is not optimistic about the chances for a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. He tells WSJM News all indications are the Biden administration is ready to go it alone on its $1.9 trillion plan with
Michigan reported 775 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of more than 576,000 COVID cases since the start of the pandemic
From the Associated Press — Ice coverage on Lake Superior has increased by nearly 25% over the past week thanks to the long stretch of subfreezing temperatures. The lake was experiencing historically low percentages of ice in
Lake Michigan College is seeking nominations for its next round of Alumni Awards. The college has released the following: The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its 2021 Alumni Awards. The
From the Associated Press — Bodies found in a wooded area in western Michigan have been identified as a couple who went missing earlier this month. Authorities said Monday that the deaths of Gary and Laura Johnson
