Lake Michigan College is planning a community discussion about this week’s election. Set for Wednesday at 4 p.m., the virtual panel will take place over Zoom and feature LMC political science professor Tiffany Bohm and psychology professors
When will votes be counted for the general election? Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says it’s a huge undertaking. Could we know winners by Wednesday? “I could see that as a possibility, but I would caution people
The U.S. is facing a serious blood shortage with donations down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We typically see November and into December as very challenging times for the American Red Cross to collect blood products,” says
Benton Harbor Public Safety says the fire Sunday morning at 185 Bellview killed 30-year-old Amanda Hackney, her 15-year-old son Markese Dortch and 12-year-old daughter Sha’tari Razor. They are survived by her husband and the kids’ stepfather, 38-year-old
Benton Harbor and St. Joseph are tied with Lansing for the lowest gas prices in Michigan at $1.97. Overall, Triple-A Michigan says prices statewide are down 6¢ a gallon from last week at $2.04. The price is
The Van Buren District Library is asking local book lovers to help it provide 200 books to young people this winter. The library is planning “Read to Give” for November 1 through November 30. It says the
The Michigan Department of Transportation is preparing for winter maintenance during the COVID pandemic. Spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells WSJM News the public should be prepared for some plowing to be delayed if an outbreak affects the work
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says three people were killed in a fire early on Sunday. Firefighters responded to the scene at 185 Bellview just before 5 a.m. They attempted to gain entry to the
Lake Michigan College is planning a post election discussion this week with members of its faculty. Lake Michigan College has released the following: Join Lake Michigan College Political Science and Psychology faculty for an online post-election panel
South Haven Area Emergency Services staff and Police Chief welcomed Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday. The Governor stopped by station 3 with pizza for lunch to say “thank you” to SHAES responders’ during the COVID pandemic.
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding everyone of a mental health helpline. Spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News the Stay Well line launched in May. Calling 888-535-6136
A new report reveals communities throughout Michigan are paying the price for decades of state revenue sharing cuts. Local revenue sharing payments are state taxes distributed to local governments, and according to the findings these payments decreased
From the Associated Press – The Trump administration has removed gray wolves in most of the U.S. from the endangered species list. Thursday’s action ends longstanding federal safeguards for the predators in the Lower 48 states, except
From the Associated Press – General Motors has hired away Delta Airlines’ CFO to fill the automaker’s top financial job. The company says that Paul Jacobson will start the new position on December 1. The 48-year-old Jacobson
A mid Michigan police department is shut down because of the coronavirus. The DeWitt Township Police Department, north of Lansing, is closed until November 11th. On the township Facebook page, it says if you’ve come in close
Bullying continues to be a pervasive problem among Michigan youth, and it’s more common among high school students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer-plus. Young people who are bullied or harassed are at greater
Pica Farms in Hartford has until next Thursday to fix sanitation problems in its cider brewing equipment. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development hit the farm with a cease-and-desist order because the cider wasn’t clean.
With the general election just a few days away, you may not realize that clerk’s offices will be open over the weekend for absentee voting. Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope explains why. “The constitutional amendment put in
There are only 5 days left until Election Day — and both presidential candidates are coming to Michigan. President Trump was in suburban Detroit this afternoon at Oakland County International Airport. Mr. Trump starting by talking about
The Detroit Tigers have hired A.J. Hinch to be their new manager, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he was fired by Houston for the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. Hinch said he
One person is dead and another recovering at Spectrum Health Lakeland after an overnight shooting around 2 a.m. Friday. Benton Township police were called to the Baric Village at Fairplain Apartments at 777 East Napier for shots
St. Joseph Public Schools has received a College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, a non-profit that helps parents find educational opportunities for their children. The College Success Award aims to honor schools that excel in ensuring students prepare
Congressman Fred Upton is seeking a federal grant to help with the development of the Southwest Michigan Advanced Research and Technology, or SMART, Park in Cassopolis. The SMART Park is a project of the Midwest Energy and
The Berrien County Health Department is urging everyone to plan for the holidays around COVID-19. Speaking Thursday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said with the cases and hospitalizations up in October, it becomes even more important
A virtual town hall will be held next month regarding the opioid crisis and how it has affected west Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Opioids Task Force are teaming up
Health officials in Berrien County are concerned about the recent COVID-19 trends as hospitalizations are up. Speaking on a Zoom update Thursday, Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren Hamel said more COVID cases mean more people needing hospital
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is tightening restrictions on indoor gatherings and shifting the Traverse City region backward in Michigan’s reopening plan. The state health department said Thursday coronavirus hospitalizations have doubled in
A group in Grand Rapids is working to help homeless people get off the streets. Community Rebuilders executive director Vera Beech says they’re working to reach out to the homeless in certain areas of the city –
A majority of Michigan voters support banning the open carrying guns at the polls and in the state Capitol, according to a Detroit News/WDIV poll. 76% of voters say guns should be banned at the state Capitol.
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit has a man in jail for meth possession and a probation violation. 42-year-old Christopher Hewitt was arrested Wednesday afternoon inside his home. Detectives were told by a man leaving the
