Governor Gretchen Whitmer has slammed the Trump administration for denying a request that the federal government pay for National Guard operations in response to COVID-19. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released
Governor Whitmer is announcing a new program to offer tuition-free college for thousands of Michiganders who served on the front lines during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic. The Futures for Frontliners program offers those without
The search continues Thursday for a swimmer who went missing in Lake Michigan off South Haven on Monday. South Haven Area Emergency Services says the 19-year-old from the Jackson area was swimming with an 18-year-old companion when
The Benton Township Police Department is looking for four suspects in a shooting that occurred overnight Thursday. It says officers were called to Spectrum Health Lakeland hospital around 1:45 a.m. on a report of a gunshot victim.
With the U.S. House going back in session next week, Congressman Fred Upton is hoping to make quick work of a stalemate over the next coronavirus relief package. He tells WSJM News lawmakers in Washington have to
The use of city credit cards in Benton Harbor will be watched more closely by city commissioners following a discussion this week. At a Monday meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad noticed the monthly bills included a more than
A community recycling event is planned for this month at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph. Berrien County Parks Department Environmental Property Manager Jill Adams tells WSJM News they’ll take foam, household electronics, and household chemicals.
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is advising everyone of an aquatic training exercise planned for this week in Niles. It says Michigan’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division from Region 5 will be conducting a joint live
Michigan is reporting 783 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there have been a total of 108,595 cases of the illness in the state since the start of
Michigan’s Emergency Operations Center has released guidance for gyms and fitness centers as they are allowed to reopen this week. The center has released the following: Following the newly launched Ambassador Program to help businesses reopen safely,
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is taking to YouTube to get the message out concerning needed election law updates. She has launched a “Ready for November” series featuring discussions with special guests to explore those issues. “Democracy
Additional food assistance has been approved for Michigan families throughout September. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following information: Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during the
Saying Donald Trump is not fit for the job of President, Democratic nominee Joe Biden said he is during a speech at the UAW in Warren on Wednesday. “He’s on track to be the first President since
From the Associated Press — A legislative leader says a bill that would let Michigan clerks start processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day isn’t dead. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey told The Associated Press that
Legislation from state Representative intended to improve the security of elections has moved forward in Lansing. Wendzel’s office has released the following statement: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel’s election security legislation advanced out of the House Elections and
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have taken another step toward the establishment of a municipal trash collection service. During a Tuesday meeting, the body approved the purchase of two trash trucks. The cost is $239,000. City Commissioner Ron
With the fall now arriving, drivers are being reminded to pay attention to bicyclists out on the road. Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning spokesperson Jon Ross tells WSJM News police in seven Michigan cities have been
A ceremony will be held this month as the name of a soldier from South Haven is added to the Korean and Vietnam War memorial outside of city hall. American Legion Post 49 Commander Jason Turner tells
The Avenue Family Network in Benton Harbor is preparing for an online fundraiser this month. Director Joseph Goepfrich tells WSJM News the organization has seen demand for its services rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, but donations go
Legislation to create a federal tax credit for businesses to recoup COVID-related costs has the backing of Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News the Healthy Workplace Tax Credit would especially help small businesses that have faced
There’s a new COVID-19 testing site in Niles. The Michigan Department of the Health and Human Services says saliva tests will now be taken at Hope Community Church, at 2390 Lake Street. It will open this Wednesday.
Summer is coming to an unofficial close, meaning we can now start to look forward to the coming autumn colors. “I think we’re probably looking at a normal time period, which is the first week or so
Michigan has 441 new COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday afternoon for a total of 107,812. The number of deaths has risen by 1 for a total of 6,539. Locally, Berrien County is up by four to 1,500
An apartment fire in Harbor Towers is under investigation. Public safety officers from Benton Harbor were called to the fifth floor of the building just before 11 a.m. Monday and saw “moderate smoke” from the window. They
A 37-year-old Niles man is hospitalized in South Bend for injuries suffered when he crashed his vehicle shortly after 6 Tuesday morning. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says Eric Sienicki suffered a medical issue while heading east
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University is moving to change the name of a campus building after learning that it’s named for a man who belonged to the Ku Klux Klan. Stephen Nisbet’s membership card
The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff has been given high marks by a national arts publication. Krasl tells us Sunshine Artist magazine has compiled its 28th annual 200 Best list of arts and crafts festivals around
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week issued a disaster designation for Berrien, Cass, and Ottawa counties. MSU Extension fruit educator Mark Longstroth tells WSJM News it’s due to freezes that hit in the spring, damaging a
South Beach in South Haven will remain closed due to hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan. Emergency agencies are searching for an 18-year-old presumed drowned in Lake Michigan on Sunday. The South Haven Police Department has released the
South Haven Area Emergency Services responded to more distressed swimmers in Lake Michigan Sunday. SHAES has released the following: Responders are at the South Haven city South Beach for a possible drowning victim. SHAES was dispatched at
