The full Michigan House will soon hear a bill to allow golf carts to be driven on state trunk lines if certain safety provisions are met. State Representative Aaron Miller of Constantine sponsored the measure because he
Bills to prevent wage theft will soon be introduced in the Michigan legislature. A report from the Economic Policy Institute earlier this year found Michigan workers across all demographic groups are losing $429 million every year as
Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler wants voters to be ready for next week’s elections. She tells WSJM News the Berrien County communities holding elections will be the cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, along with Chikaming
When Veterans Day is marked this month in St. Joseph, the ceremony will be held in a new venue and with a new host. Lest We Forget’s Hank Richmond tells us the annual ceremony previously organized by
The new federal tax reform proposal is still being reviewed by experts, but one southwest Michigan analyst tells us it looks to him like corporate rate cuts included in the plan will make big difference. Tom Austin
Michigan State Police are launching a new pilot program to catch drivers under the influence of a controlled substance, and Berrien County is one of five counties picked to be a part. MSP First Lieutenant Jim Flegel
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to know if you spot a black bear den this fall. That’s especially in the northern Lower Peninsula. Spokesperson Katie Keen spoke with Michigan News Network about black bear dens.
Hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Texas have the support of Allegan-based Perrigo. The producer of generic drugs and baby formula has given $25,000 to charities responding to Hurricane Maria and $15,000 to organizations helping with
New safety features are being added to roads around southwest Michigan, and you may not even notice them. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the agency has identified areas where cars are more
State Senator John Proos tells us the latest anti-concussion legislation signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder will ensure coaches and volunteers with youth leagues are up to date on the latest science. The plan recently signed
A new invasive plant species has shown up in southwest Michigan. The Van Buren Conservation District’s Eleanor Serocki tells WSJM News Japanese stilt-grass has been found along a former snowmobile trail near Niles. It’s a persistent grass
It’s time to fall back, and with that in mind, Michigan Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer has a few tips for everyone. Sehlmayer tells WSJM News when you’re turning your clocks back on hour this evening, you should
A donation of nearly 90 educational books has been made by the YMCA of Southwest Michigan to a church reading program in Benton Harbor. The First Church of God’s Robin Shipkosky tells WSJM News the program was
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey has been named the 2018 president of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriffs’ Association Director Blaine Koops tells WSJM News Bailey was picked to represent law enforcement from all over the state because
The OutCenter in Benton Harbor is hoping a large crowd turns out this Saturday for their annual holiday concert. The event will be held at the Heritage Museum in St. Joe, with the OutCenter’s Mary Jo Schnell
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources tells us its plan to seek public ideas for preventing the spread of the Asian carp into the Great lakes has led to a strong response. DNR Senior Water Policy Advisor
Now that the Michigan House has failed to approve a package of legislation designed to reduce auto insurance rates, it’s back to the drawing board. So says state Senator John Proos. He tells WSJM News he wasn’t
After you turn your clocks back one hour this weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation is hoping you will take extra care when behind the wheel throughout the weeks to follow. MDOT spokesperson Michael Frezell tells WSJM
A woman who was injured in an officer-involved shooting in Mattawan Friday morning has been treated and released from a Kalamazoo hospital. Michigan State Police Lieutenant Chuck Christensen tells WSJM News the incident began around 8 a.m.
Democrats in the Michigan House and Senate will unveil legislation next week designed to protect workers having wages stolen by their employers. Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich tells WSJM News there are a few common things employers
It might be easier to reserve a campsite in the state with some changes the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has made for reserving them. Starting November 1, you can reserve a camp site six months in
A Cassopolis man is dead after being hit by a train on Friday morning. The Cassopolis Police Department tells us it happened shortly after 5 a.m. at railroad tracks located at East State and Wolfe street. A
Three people are in custody after an officer-involved shooting in Mattawan this morning. Michigan State Police Lieutenant Dale Hinz tells WSJM it happened near Main Street and McGillen Avenue when police pulled over a stolen vehicle. “Shortly
A Benton Township police officer’s job is currently under review after he entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of neglect of duty. Berrien County Prosecutor Mike Sepic tells WSJM News 30-year-old Robert Fuller was leaving
A significant outbreak in Hepatitis A cases in southeast Michigan has state and county health departments taking action. Macomb County Health Director Bill Ridella told Michigan News Network this week health agencies are reaching out to high
Lawmakers in the state House have voted to end what they call frivolous recounts from moving forward. State Representative Aaron Miller is a backer who spoke with Michigan News Network about the plan. “What happened last year
Kalamazoo County will be the site of a pilot program in Michigan to fight opioid abuse if the governor approves it. State Representative Brandt Iden tells WSJM News a supplemental budget bill sent to the governor this
The law enforcement program at the Van Buren Intermediate School District has received an authentic police patrol car thanks to the Pokagon Tribal Police Department. Pokagon Tribal Police Chief Bill Lux tells WSJM News the ISD’s law
Michigan State Police are launching a new pilot program to catch drivers under the influence of a controlled substance, and Berrien County is one of five counties picked to be a part. MSP First Lieutenant Jim Flegel
From the Associated Press — Are you a Michigander or a Michiganian? The state Legislature is weighing into the debate in favor of using the term Michigander. The House this week approved a 13-bill package related to modernizing laws
