A Michigan State Police trooper has been honored for his efforts to save lives during a fire in Benton Harbor this year. State police say Trooper Ryan Codde, assigned to the Emergency Support Team in the Special
Two bills to help protect public and private networks from growing cybersecurity threats have advanced in the Senate. US Senator Gary Peters of Michigan sponsored the bills. “I am focused on dealing with ransomware attacks right now,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new labor grant program aimed at bolstering opportunities for apprenticeships in the state. She introduced Michigan’s Statewide Targeted Apprenticeship Inclusion and Readiness System, or MiSTAIRS, at a union facility in Grand
Benton Harbor will be among 10 metro areas where Whirlpool works with Habitat for Humanity to build homes. The expansion of Habitat’s existing BuildBetter program will build over 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes to people in need
Former Benton Harbor basketball star Kalabrya Gondrezick-Haskins is facing felony battery and domestic violence charges after a fight with her husband July 3 at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins lost a
Hope College, a Christian college in Holland, is launching an effort this week to make college tuition free for all students. Hope College President Matt Scogin spoke with Michigan News Network about the effort. “Our vision is
Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday now have more time to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The
Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been loosened in Michigan, travel is expected to be huge now through the rest of the year. That’s according to Pure Michigan vice President Dave Lorenz, who spoke with Michigan News Network
Dane County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook (NEW YORK) — A 23-year-old Wisconsin man is being held by authorities for allegedly shooting and dismembering his father, before hiding his remains. Chandler Halderson reported his parents, Bart and Krista Halderson, missing
Benton Harbor Area Schools will be the recipient of free washers and dryers, courtesy of Whirlpool. Speaking to the board of education this week, Whirlpool’s Laura Fletty said the company’s Care Counts program provides those appliances to
The 38th annual National Night Out is set for Tuesday, August 3 with events taking place across the country. The St. Joseph Township Police Department says a local celebration will be at Maiden Lane Community Park from
With Michigan Works receiving a new $2 million state grant to help provide career training and education in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, there’s never been so many opportunities for a person to get a higher
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting on July 27 to discuss plans for three unused buildings owned by the district. The board was told during a meeting this week the
A meeting of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will be held Thursday at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Township. The commission’s Edward Woods III tells WSJM News voters approved the independent body
The first winners of the MI Shot to Win sweepstakes have been announced. Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged everyone who isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19 to talk with their doctors about the shots before the first four $50,000 winners
The federal Office of Management and Budget has decided not to change the definition of a metropolitan statistical area, meaning several communities in Michigan are no longer in danger of losing out on some funding. That includes
The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan on Thursday, with waves that could reach three to six feet. The forecast comes as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering issuing fines
Think you’re getting bitten by more mosquitoes lately? You’re not imagining it. Michigan State entomology professor Ned Walker told Michigan News Network we have had a surge in the mosquito population in the state. “It’s a result
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on a $17.1 billion K-12 budget Tuesday in Grand Rapids, a 10% increase in overall funding that aims to close a decades-long funding gap among school districts
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking the White House for a disaster declaration to secure federal aid to deal with damage from last month’s flooding in southeast Michigan. Parts of the region
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will work with the Michigan Association of School Boards to create a strategic plan for the district. During a Tuesday meeting, Superintendent Andrae Townsel asked trustees to select a
From the Associated Press — Forced by a court order, a state board has certified a petition drive to repeal a Michigan law that was used to set major restrictions during the early months of the coronavirus
The St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education has outlined for the community its return to learn plan for the fall. Reading a statement during this week’s meeting, board President Barry Conybeare said the plan is to
The 47th annual Steve’s Run at Southwestern Michigan College will be back in person this year, and moved to a new location. Last year, Steve’s Run was virtual. This year, it will be in downtown Dowagiac. SMC
Utility work starts this week along part of Napier Avenue in the Benton Township area. The Berrien County Road Department says the water system work will mean lane closures and traffic could be delayed at times. The
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has been awarded a $2 million grant for workforce training. The money comes from the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program within the Michigan Department of Labor and
A new study shows that since Michigan relaxed their fireworks laws, the number of serious accidents has doubled. The research comes from the University of Michigan and was lead by Dr. Kevin Chung, a hand surgeon. “I
Christmas lights in the city of St. Joseph will be paid for this year by the city instead of the Downtown Development Authority. The city commission gave unanimous approval to spending the $27,000 through the capital improvement
Some normalcy is back in the city of St. Joseph, as the city commission has held its first in-person meeting since March 2020. Mayor Mike Garey opened the meeting with a thank you. “I would just like
It was a packed house at Monday’s meeting of the St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education as residents came out to learn more about the district’s new strategic plan. There has been commentary on social media
