Another official with Benton Harbor Area Schools is on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave pending an unspecified investigation. This time, it’s STEAM Academy at MLK Principal John David VanDyke. In a brief statement issued Thursday, the school district
Indiana Michigan Power is keeping a close eye on its infrastructure that could be affected by this week’s flooding in Berrien County. Spokesperson Schnee Garrett tells WSJM News I&M’s dams are holding up. “All of I&M’s dams
Congressman Fred Upton is still holding out hope for a replacement for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after the Senate failed last week to put together an immigration bill. The DACA program enables young people
A shelter has been set up at Berrien Springs Middle School for local families displaced by flooding this week. One girl we spoke with, Yurida, told us she had to leave her home quickly when it was
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department continues to help local first responders deal with flooding. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells WSJM News the department was helping to evacuate some Royalton Township residents on Thursday in the area of of
The current political climate has inspired a local Democrat to run for Michigan House in the 79th District. Joey Andrews operates a solar energy company and works for a family business in the St. Joseph area. He
Two girls are back with their families following a rescue by South Haven Area Emergency Services this week. The department tells us firefighters on Tuesday afternoon rescued the girls who were stuck in a ravine area behind
23 passengers aboard an Indian Trails bus that caught fire on I-94 in Van Buren County Thursday are unhurt. Michigan State Police tell us the bus was in the eastbound lanes of the highway near Hartford when
Mum’s the word from Benton Harbor Area School Trustees on the status of Superintendent Shelly Walker. She remains on paid administrative leave while an investigation by a legal firm continues. At a Tuesday meeting, the school board
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan is changing a policy that allows for classes to begin 10 minutes after their scheduled start. The university announced that the “Michigan Time” policy will be phased out on
