A partnership between Michigan State Police and the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has resulted in a reduction of violent crime in the city, according to authorities. MSP Captain Michael Brown tells WSJM News the department
The small Van Buren County village of Breedsville is finally getting its south side bridge replaced. The bridge on County Road 215 over the Black River partially collapsed in December of 2015, causing a big headache for
From the Associated Press — Three members of Congress are urging President Donald Trump to break a logjam on preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was scheduled this week to
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shied away from advertising…until now. A Metro Detroit 5th grader, Bria Loveday, suggested to him via Twitter to hold a contest. See who can make the best homemade ad for the electric
From the Associated Press — Michigan has spent or obligated almost all of a dedicated source of funding needed to clean up and redevelop 7,000 polluted sites across the state. So lawmakers are questioning the Snyder administration on
If you’re heading to Kalamazoo in the next few months, you may want to give yourself a little extra time to get around. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa told WKZO News they’re gearing up for a
A Michigan Senate committee has approved a resolution from state Senator John Proos calling on the federal government to find a permanent storage facility for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel rods. For years, Proos has been saying
From the Associated Press — Mayor Rosalynn Bliss wants to start an education program for immigrants who move to Grand Rapids. MLive.com reports Friday that Bliss announced her plan during Thursday’s State of the City address.Bliss told reporters
A candidate for governor will be stopping in Kalamazoo this weekend. Todd Schleiger is a business owner and an independent. He told WKZO News he’s got big plans to clean up Michigan. “The two party system is broken
U.S. Senator Gary Peters, of Michigan, has slammed Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his contacts with Russian diplomats during the presidential campaign. He tells WKZO News the whole situation is suspicious. “They are not our friend, and
The Michigan House has approved a resolution calling for environmental leaders to continue and step up efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species into the Great Lakes. State Representative Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, tells WSJM News the
A partnership between Michigan State Police and the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has resulted in a reduction of violent crime in the city, according to authorities. MSP Captain Michael Brown tells WSJM News the department
It’s Legomania in St. Joseph. On Thursday, a series of events around the downtown area kicked off as part of Build Your Way Around Town. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News you can go to several
The head of the Michigan School Reform Office testified in Lansing Thursday, answering questions as to why some children would need to travel as far as 30 miles to attend school next year if their current school
From the Associated Press — Bipartisan legislation that would increase payments to medical providers for treating sexual assault victims is advancing in Michigan’s legislature. The Senate unanimously sent the bills to the House Thursday. One measure would require the
The Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman is cleaning up after about 1,000 gallons of sulfuric acid leaked out of a tank via a drain flange Wednesday. Cook spokesperson Bill Schalk tells WSJM News the acid essentially
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has identified a Grand Junction woman killed in a Wednesday crash involving a train. It says 47-year-old Tiffany Glidden died in the crash with a CSX train. Glidden was driving an SUV through
From the Associated Press — Grand Valley State University has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit that said the university unfairly restricted free speech on campus. Student group “Turning Point USA at Grand Valley State University” was critical
Charges are in place against five South Haven High School students for allegedly having sex with an underage classmate. All are charged as adults, and have been identified as 18-year-old brothers DaMari and DeShaan Palmer, 18-year-old Darion
From the Associated Press — Having problems with coyotes? The resourceful species is turning up increasingly in urban neighborhoods as well as its traditional countryside habitat. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has advice for people who aren’t
A report shows a very small percentage of west Michigan kids on Medicaid make it to the dentist as early as recommended. Michigan Oral Health Coalition Director Karlene Katola tells WSJM News kids should see a dentist
If you’re having a little trouble with your heating bill this winter, Consumers Energy wants you to know there’s a place to turn for help. Spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells us you could always apply for the Michigan
A crash between an SUV and a train in Van Buren County has resulted in a 47-year-old Grand Junction woman dead. It happened about 4 p.m. Wednesday in Columbia Township, south of Grand Junction at the 16th
Helping young people cope with grief is something the Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club has been doing lately thanks to a new grant. Executive Officer Brian Saxton tells WSJM News they got $12,500 to train counselors on how
The National Weather Service has confirmed tornadoes touched down in southwest Michigan Tuesday night. The service says there were a total of three EF-1 twisters that wrecked some mobile homes and did other damage in Niles, Dowagiac, and
Congressman Fred Upton is happy with the speech given by President Donald Trump this week to a joint session of Congress. Upoton tells us the rogue Trump we’re used to seeing was nowhere to be found, and
A plan to improve security at courthouses across Michigan has been introduced in the state House, and one sponsor is Representative Kim LaSata. She tells WSJM News the three bill package expands the definition of assaulting a
One person is dead following a crash between an SUV and a train in Van Buren County on Wednesday. It happened around 4 p.m. south of Grand Junction at the 16th Avenue CSX Railroad crossing. Dispatch tells
From the Associated Press — Michigan Senate and House Democrats want to see all Michigan workers get paid sick leave. They introduced legislation on Wednesday that would give workers one hour of paid leave for every 30
Police in South Haven say five criminal charges are being pursued against some male students at the high school for sex acts involving an underage girl. Acting South Haven Police Chief Natalie Thompson tells us the department
