The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has released its annual report on state lawmaker attendance. It’s no surprise that more Michigan lawmakers missed votes this year due to COVID, although Mackinac Center legal analyst Jack McHugh tells
Winter break has been underway, but what activities are safe for kids during the pandemic? Pediatrician Gina Robinson is with the Cleveland Clinic and told Michigan News Network many wintertime activities are OK as long as there
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan’s Big House has been transformed into The Big Vaccine Clinic. A few hundred University of Michigan medical professionals and students who work in health care settings received their
Healthcare workers who have been getting the COVID-19 vaccinations are feeling a bit more relieved and not as stressed. That’s according to Beaumont Director of Infectious Disease Research Matthew Sims. Sims told Michigan News Network many workers
The first baby to be born at Spectrum Health Lakeland is Raven Sierra Brand, daughter of Tiffany and Timothy Brand of Buchanan. Spectrum Health Lakeland has released the following: The BirthPlace at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital
Retailers across Michigan are optimistic for the new year with hopes for a rebound after sales slumped during the pandemic. Jennifer Rook, with the Michigan Retailers Association, says optimism is indeed the theme for 2021. “It seems
Coming in January to the Mendel Center, at least virtually, will be an out of this world presentation. “National Geographic Live presents Life on Other Worlds” will be offered for streaming on January 19. This is the
It is no secret that people have been stressed during the pandemic, and stress is a leading cause for insomnia. Some people are even calling it “corona-somnia.” Dr. Michelle Drerup with the Cleveland Clinic told Michigan News
From the Associated Press — A long-running dispute over a speed limit is over after Michigan’s highest court sided with the driver and threw out evidence of drunk driving. The Supreme Court says it will let an
If you think there has been a lot of road work this past year across Michigan, the head of MDOT says wait until the new year, and the year after that. MDOT Director Paul Ajegba says that
A test of the Emergency Notification System will be performed on Friday. The emergency notification systems IPAWs and B-Warn will be tested between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Those who are signed up for the service will
It appears the drama over Michigan’s presidential election results will carry over into 2021. A group of House Republicans and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., have said they plan to challenge the Electoral College votes from key battleground
A 72-year-old New Buffalo woman is safe after being pulled from her burning home by a deputy with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. The department says dispatch got a call from the homeowner in the early morning
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released a video reflecting on 2021 and looking ahead to 2021. The video is below. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a video on social media reflecting on the unprecedented events and
The Allegan County Health Department is preparing for the wide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. The department has released the following: Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) staff who will be vaccinating other individuals and supporting upcoming vaccine
An application from the city of St. Joseph for a coastal management grant has the backing of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During a Thursday meeting the board approved a resolution stating the county’s support for
Bella was the most popular name for dogs in Van Buren County in 2020. That’s according to Van Buren County Treasurer Trisha Nesbitt, who has released the most registered dog names and breeds for the year. While
Berrien County received about $1.3 million in CARES Act funds this year. During a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Financial Services Director Doug James said most of those dollars have been spent. “What
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a bill that would kill emergency public health orders after 28 days unless the Legislature approved. It’s another shot in the power struggle between the Democratic
Michigan is reporting 4,222 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 488,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 51
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that will allow college athletes to be paid. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation today allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has added new features to the state’s COVID-19 alert app to make it more accessible. The department has released the following: Today the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO and president Dr. Loren Hamel is thanking southwest Michigan for staying home for Thanksgiving as the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to fall. “We currently have 39 individuals under respiratory
From the Associated Press — About 71,000 people have received the first of two rounds of coronavirus vaccinations in Michigan, where more than 483,000 virus cases have been confirmed. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have already been distributed
The Berrien County Health Department has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, and is now administering it to frontline staff. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News they got 1,400 doses last week. “We were able to
Coming in January to the Mendel Center, at least virtually, will be an out of this world presentation. “National Geographic Live presents Life on Other Worlds” will be offered for streaming on January 19. This is the
Michigan is reporting 3,414 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 483,000 cases since the pandemic started. The state’s chief
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has begun its COVID-19 vaccination effort. The department has released the following: The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) received its first Phase 1A allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna). VBCDHD
From the Associated Press — Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has upheld a law that gives public money to private schools to comply with health and safety orders. The court’s decision was a 3-3 tie. A tie means
