The Michigan Senate has passed a bill to create a “Choose Life” specialty license plate. The bills sponsor, Republican Senator Patrick Colbeck, says the plate will cost 35-dollars. “Twenty-five dollars of the proceeds will go to a
For the first time in 60 years the Mackinaw Bridge will get a make-over. James Lake, spokesperson for the Bridge Authority, says one of the iconic ivory towers will be stripped down to bare metal to remove
Michigan State Police are warning people to stay clear of crash scenes. First Lt. Michael Shaw says with traffic cameras and the news, many people see their vehicles or what they think is their vehicles in an
From the Associated Press — A driver accused of killing five bicyclists and injuring four others in Kalamazoo County will stand trial on second-degree murder charges. A judge has denied Charles Pickett Jr.’s motion to reverse an earlier ruling
A couple of Michigan cities are in the running for the title of USA Today’s Best Small Midwestern Town. We’ve told you Saugatuck is one of them, but let’s not forget Charlevoix. The town way up along
The state of Michigan would provide tax incentives for large-scale business expansions under legislation passed in the Senate on Wednesday. The businesses would have to create at least 250 jobs that pay 125% of the regional average.
A government shutdown could be looming. That’s according to Congressman Fred Upton, who tells WSJM News lawmakers in Washington need to approve a continuing budget resolution by the end of April to keep federal programs running. House and
A mentorship program started by the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor has been such a success that it’s become a model for chapters all around the world. Jackie Huie, the CEO of Johnson Rauhoff, tells us
Lake Michigan College is anxious to show off its new Fab Lab this weekend. The Fab Lab is an open access digital fabrication studio and collaborative workshop featuring all sorts of state-of-the-art equipment for makers. Manager Andrea
State Representative Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, is hailing the Michigan House’s passage Thursday of legislation updating the state’s high school graduation standards. Griffin tells us the three-bill package includes a plan from her to boost technical education
Everything’s back to normal at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman after a computer system failed early Thursday. Spokesperson Bill Schalk tells WSJM News they had to issue a notice to authorities when the failure occurred.
A bill moving through the Michigan House of Representatives would allow residents to warm up their cars while parked in private drive-ways unattended. Sponsor state Representative Holly Hughes tells Michigan News Network she’s heard from people statewide
From the Associated Press — A former lawyer with the state of Michigan has lost his law license in a misconduct case related to his public hostility for a gay student leader at the University of Michigan. Andrew
From the Associated Press — Michigan senators have voted to more quickly phase in a tax break for people who trade in their car for a new one. A 2013 law lets buyers subtract some of the
Budget woes are leading to the demise of the one person Standish Police Department in northern Michigan come Saturday. City Manager Jerry Nelson says a couple of millages for the department have failed. He tells Michigan News
A Mother is claiming her son developed a painful skin infection after visiting a popular indoor water park. Alexis McCalla has posted on Social Medea that her son caught a bacterial infection during a visit to Surfari
Indiana Michigan Power is inspecting its power poles and equipment this year. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells WSJM News they’ve got contractors out and about taking a look at those items in an effort to make sure the power
A complete loss, that’s the description of the scene of a house fire in the 400 Block of Maple in South Haven last night. Captain Owen Ridley with the South Haven Fire Department says there were not injuries. “Unfortunately,
Now that the healthcare debate is temporarily over, doctors have some advice for navigating the healthcare system. Family physician Dr. Jennifer Aloff tells us patients need to remember to communicate clearly with the office staff about the
Lakeland Health is celebrating Doctor’s Day this Thursday. It’s a national day for doctors of all kinds to be thanked for their service. Lakeland Director of Physician Services Stephanie McNeil tells WSJM News they’ll be doing a
Michigan has gotten its first case of measles for 2017. Jennifer Eisner, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, tells WSJM News the case was in a southeastern Michigan resident who had just gotten home
If you hear the Cook nuclear power plant emergency sirens going off this April Fool’s Day, it’s no prank. The Cook plant’s Bill Schalk tells WSJM News they’re doing their yearly extended siren test on Saturday, the first.
If you’re a fan of Saugatuck-Douglas, you can help it win an online contest. The area is in the running for the title of USA Today’s Best Midwestern Small Town. The poll is going on right now,
Following last week’s failure of the House Republican healthcare legislation, Congressman Fred Upton is still hoping something will be done to replace the Affordable Care Act. However, he tells WSJM News it will probably take a while.
Leaders at Benton Harbor Area Schools and the state are a step closer to reaching their partnership agreement. A lengthy meeting was held Wednesday for details of the deal to be hammered out between not only the
From the Associated Press — The Michigan House has passed legislation that would allow minors to refuse requests by police to submit to breathalyzers. Officers would be prohibited from administering the tests that measure a person’s blood-alcohol level
Gas prices are expected to be up in Michigan this summer, according to AAA. Spokesperson Susan Hiltz tells WSJM News there are several reasons why they auto club predicts the average price will be up 40 cents. “First
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Senate has approved a $5 million state loan to help repair a sinkhole in suburban Detroit and has voted to allot $100 million in federal funding to address Flint’s water
From the Associated Press — Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young plans to retire and return to his former law firm. A statement from the court says Young announced his plans Wednesday during a meeting with fellow Michigan
From the Associated Press — Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.2 billion in three Michigan facilities, including an engine plant where it plans to add 130 jobs. President Donald Trump applauded the move in an early morning tweet. Ford
