From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says her administration will announce the further loosening of Michigan’s coronavirus restrictions in coming days. She did not elaborate much in a Wednesday news conference, in which she again
COVID-19 cases are up by 1,245 for Wednesday in Michigan. The pandemic total is now 583,964. The state recorded 9 deaths to bring that total to 15,405. The state’s chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, says there
Monday is the deadline for school districts to have a plan in place to return to in-person learning in Michigan. Governor Whitmer says 83% of districts have resumed having that option as of now. “I am proud
The censures from Sixth District Republican organizations keep coming for Congressman Fred Upton. He took to Twitter late Tuesday to say the latest censure is from the Cass County Republican Party and is over his vote to
The South Haven Memorial Library is in a temporary location on M-140 for the next several months due to upgrades. The children and teens librarian Gail Patterson Gladney joined SuperHits 103.7 COSY FM’s Paul Layendecker for an
From the Associated Press — More than 80% of Michigan school districts planned to offer some form of in-person instruction in February, a 20-plus point rise over the previous month amid a decline in the coronavirus’ spread.
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday night, saying communities across the nation were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and yet Benton Harbor continued to rise. Muhammad
Market Van Buren has announced it’s formed a new partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Director Zach Morris tells WSJM News the two will formally be working together to spur economic development in Van Buren and
Congressman Fred Upton isn’t feeling any better about the COVID-19 relief package coming together in Washington than he did last week. Upton tells WSJM News it still looks like the $1.9 trillion plan will be pushed through
State Senator Kim LaSata is launching another Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. It’s an annual bracket-style competition for school districts in southwest Michigan to show their pride. Starting on March 1, 31 area high schools eligible for the
Michigan State Police say a Hagar Township man is in custody after he set fire to his own house Tuesday. Troopers from the Niles post were called to a house fire in the 3500 block of Chabot
Michigan is reporting 1,316 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of more than 582,000 COVID cases since the start of the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has orders that Michigan and U.S. flags be lowered to honor the 500,000 lives lost in the United States to COVID-19. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with
The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is returning for 2021 after being canceled last year due to COVID-19. The St. Joseph City Commission approved the event this week, setting it for July 9th through the 11th,
From the Associated Press — A western Michigan man has been ordered to trial in the death of his 14-year-old adopted daughter who disappeared nearly 32 years ago. Brenda Bowman testified that Dennis Bowman revealed the burial
The Berrien County Health Department has postponed COVID-19 vaccinations that were scheduled for Tuesday due to delays in shipments of the vaccine. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the department got word from the Michigan Department of
The new St. Joseph city commissioner has been selected on the first vote. Mayor Mike Garey made the nomination last night. “I want to put forward the name of Michele Binkley to fill the next seat for
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is urging everyone to take steps to ensure they don’t pollute local water sources this winter. It says when snow and ice melt, the salt goes with them, washing into our lakes,
A reading challenge has been announced by state Senator Kim LaSata for March is Reading Month. Her office says all students in grades K through eight in Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph counties are invited to submit
New COVID-19 cases to be identified in Michigan for Sunday and Monday total 1,484. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 742 per each day. The state also
The Berrien County Health Department has postponed some COVID-19 vaccination appointments due to delays in shipping. The department has released the following: The Berrien County Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and
From the Associated Press — Some residents in southwest Michigan and the Detroit area will get plumbing repairs in their homes as part of a new initiative to reduce water waste. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
From the Associated Press — A small insect that can kill hemlock trees by feeding on their sap has been detected at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northwestern Michigan. Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural
The Benton Township Police Department is looking for a suspect in a shooting that occurred last week. It’s asking for the public’s help in finding Shane Quante Jay Robinson for the incident at the Countryview Apartments last
Kalamazoo-based Southwest Michigan First has to get a new CEO. Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield has resigned after several organizations pulled their support over his anti-gay views expressed while in the House. In a tweet, Chatfield
A new city commissioner will be picked tonight during the St. Joseph City Commission meeting. The commission has interviewed five candidates for the office being vacated by Peggy Getty. Last Monday, they heard from Michele Binkley, Anthony
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says an Elkhart, Indiana man is dead after a three-snowmobile wreck Saturday night in Silver Creek Township. He has been identified as 45-year-old Keith Webster and he was westbound on a trail
A letter or a resolution calling for COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in a sensible way is being considered by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners so it can be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Speaking during
Michigan Works is planning a virtual hiring event for this month. Business account manager Paul Brohman tells WSJM News this will be for positions at Four Winds Casino locations around southwest Michigan. The hiring event will consist
Health insurance shoppers stuck in a bad plan or unable to find coverage have a new option for help. A sign-up window is now open for the Affordable Care Act insurance markets. The open enrollment period is
