The American Lung Association has issued a new report on air quality in the United States. Spokesperson Janice Nolan tells WKZO News air quality nationwide has been improving, and Michigan is making particular progress. That’s not to mean
From the Associated Press — The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from General Motors seeking to block dozens of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that could expose the company to billions of dollars in additional
There is a lot of debate in the state over Nestle wanting to increase the amount of groundwater it’s pulling for its Ice Mountain bottled water plant in Mecosta County, which has prompted a “Detroit Free Press”
AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 2¢ per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.53 per gallon.
Formal charges are expected to be filed soon against a 27-year-old Dowagiac woman who had an outstanding warrant after she took police on a chase over the weekend. She fled a traffic stop early Sunday morning, with
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is signaling his candidacy to be Michigan’s next governor. Early this morning, he launched a website with a one-minute online ad in which he talks about his daughter’s autism and how the
Lakeshore Schools Superintendent Phil Freeman is making his pitch to the community for a more than $20 million improvement bond. At a Thursday meeting, he told WSJM News the 2013 bond was just for the first part of
A state law designed to help protect the safety of unwanted newborns is being highlighted this week. As part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding everyone of the
Police are investigating a double-fatal crash in Oronoko Township between a car and a motorcycle. The Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Department tells WSJM News David Allen Cox and Christine Marie Cox, both from Granger, Indiana, were killed
Indiana Michigan Power is rewarding the Inn at Harbor Shores next week for its efforts to save energy. It’s presenting the inn with a $7,000 rebate check for its efficient lighting. I&M says that by switching out
St. Joseph Today is preparing for another summer of Antiques on the Bluff, and it needs a few more vendors. Executive Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM News they’ll hold Antiques on the Bluff on the first Sunday
Coming soon to the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University will be the National Christian Choir. They’ll perform there on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and admission will be free. The choir is based in
The housing market in southwest Michigan is looking strong. According to the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors, compared to a year ago, the market was up by double digits in the number of units sold and the
SHOUT for South Haven has launched a new website. SHOUT for South Haven is an organization that uses the power of volunteers and donations to run several programs throughout the community. Among other things, the group displays
Congressman Fred Upton is hoping for quick passage of new legislation he’s introduced to help ensure cancer patients have access to care. He tells WSJM News HR 1920 aims to fix a Medicare reimbursement formula that results in some providers
More Michigan residents are taking to the sea for their vacations. AAA spokesperson Susan Hiltz tells WKZO News a recent survey found there’s a 14% increase in cruise bookings, which she attributes to an improving economy. Michiganders are
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging pregnant women to consider the importance of being tested for sexually transmitted diseases. It says many STD infections in a pregnant woman can also affect their babies,
Saturday is the 16th annual Comcast Cares Day. That’s when volunteers from the communications company fan out to communities all across the country to help local organizations that serve those in need. Locally, Child and Family Services in
Post offices around southwest Michigan are joining the 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive next month. The drive last year collected about 42,000 pounds of food around Berrien and Cass Counties. Each May, the National Association
84 Michigan veterans of World War II and the Korean War will leave on Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. Saturday to see their war memorials. They’ll be leaving Kalamazoo and returning the same day, thanks to Talons
Celebration Cinema expects the ongoing renovations at its Benton Harbor location to be finished in June. Spokesperson Steve VanWagoner tells WSJM News they’ve added the new luxury recliners to six of the theater’s 14 auditoriums so far.
The Palisades nuclear power plant may be shutting down next year, but that doesn’t mean owner Entergy is abandoning maintenance. Palisades spokesperson Val Gent tells WSJM News they’re currently spending $42 million on replacing one of the cooling
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at the DANK in Sodus Township. It says the break-in at the facility on Pipestone occurred sometime between 4 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday. The suspects made
An arrest has been made in a Berrien County child abuse case involving a baby. Michigan State Police tell WSJM News they were called out to investigate a suspected case of abuse on Thursday in Weesaw Township. They
From the Associated Press — Authorities say they temporarily evacuated a home in southern Michigan after a woman was found living with more than 100 cats. The animal control divisions of the Calhoun County sheriff’s department and the Battle Creek
From the Associated Press — Police say six people were arrested for disorderly conduct or other reasons at a Flint church during a town hall meeting related to the city’s crisis with lead-tainted water. Flint police Chief Tim
A state lawmaker from Monroe County is going after the high price of auto insurance. Republican Jason Sheppard has introduced legislation which he says will allow Michigan drivers more options when it comes to the type of
Five people have been charged with a home invasion and assault in Van Buren County early this year. It happened on January 26 in the 15,000 block of 41st Street in Bloomingdale Township. A 53-year-old man was
Celebration Cinema in Benton Harbor is adding a full service bar and more food options. Spokesperson Steve VanWagoner tells WSJM News they’ve been approved for a liquor license by Benton Township, and are now laying out plans to
Lakeshore Schools Superintendent Phil Freeman is making his pitch to the community for a more than $20 million improvement bond. At a Thursday meeting, he told WSJM News the 2013 bond was just for the first part of
