With Berrien County receiving about $30 million in federal ARPA funds, a close look should be taken at how the money can be spent and how it can relate to other forms of funding. Speaking at a
Indiana Michigan Power is planning to invest $66 million to enhance the electrical network in Berrien and Cass counties in Michigan and St. Joseph County, Indiana. It says it’s launching its new Niles Area Transmission Improvements Project,
Four new recall petitions have been filed against two members of the Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education, a day after the Berrien County Election Commission rejected two previous recall petitions against them. The Berrien County Clerk’s
The Michigan Senate held a hearing this week to allow for a free snowmobile weekend in the state, much like the already established free hunting weekends. State Representative John Roth of Grand Traverse County was in favor.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer stopped by the University of Detroit Mercy as keynote speaker for upcoming graduates this week. It was the annual Dollars for Scholars luncheon. The governor used the occasion to tout what she called a
The trial for four men accused in the plot to kidnap and kill Governor Whitmer resumes this morning in federal court in Grand Rapids. Someone involved in the trial who has not been identified tested positive for
Governor Whitmer says she will take a close look at the state gas tax suspension passed by the House and Senate. She had indicated she would likely veto it, but said yesterday the bill “took a different
Six police officers have been honored by the Exchange Club of Southwest Michigan as Police Officers of the Year. They honored St. Joseph Public Safety Officer Bradley Clapp; Berrien County Sheriff’s deputies Doug O’Dell and Preston Huddleston;
A highly contagious form of avian influenza has been identified in Kalamazoo County. The Van Buren Cass District Health Department says the flu known as HPAI was found in a non-commercial backyard flock. State health officials have
State Senator Kim LaSata is marking Michigan Ag Day next week. She says it’s a chance for everyone to recognize the benefits agriculture brings to the state. Ag Day falls on Tuesday, March 22. “Michigan farms contribute
State Representative Steve Carra has dropped out of the race for Congress in the new Fourth District. Carra has instead announced he’ll run for reelection in the Michigan House. Carra was running against Congressman Bill Huizenga and
The Benton Township Police Department says it’s investigating a second fatal shooting to occur on Wednesday. Officers were called to the intersection of Highland and Plum, the entrance of Blossom Acres housing development, shortly before 3 p.m.
Cornerstone Alliance has expressed an interest in acquiring a piece of property owned by Benton Township while offering to swap two of its own parcels for it. Cornerstone project manager Zach Vaughn tells WSJM News the organization
St. Joseph residents are being warned of a scam detected by the St. Joseph Township Police Department this week. The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety says township police were called to a home on a report
From the Associated Press — The trial of four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will resume Thursday after a three-day break because of a COVID-19 case. A judge says there have been
From the Associated Press — Legislation to repeal the sales tax on diapers has not received enough votes to pass the Michigan state House. After the tampon tax got repealed last year, legislation was introduced to eliminate
The Berrien County Election Commission has rejected recall petitions filed against two members of the Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education. The commission held a hearing Wednesday on the petitions to recall Jason Beckrow and Rachel Wade.
Police are investigating a Wednesday fatal shooting in Benton Township. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were sent to 1727 Crystal Court shortly before 7 a.m. on a report of an unresponsive man. They arrived to
A documentary on the Silver Beach Amusement Park in the works will focus not only on its history, but on the culture around it. Silver Sands and Golden Memories: The Story of Silver Beach Amusement Park is
The High Times Cannabis Cup is back. It’s the largest cannabis event in Michigan, and this year’s competition is expected to have the largest pool of judges and the most categories to vote on in the event’s
Michigan reproductive-health advocates are urging residents to be aware of anti-abortion groups known as “crisis pregnancy centers.” They offer pregnancy tests and counseling to encourage patients to carry out a pregnancy, and sometimes other resources such as
Set for August 6 at Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph is the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Luminary Walk. St. Joseph City Commissioners approved the event on Monday. The event will run from 3
Set to air on May 26 on PBS affiliate WNIT in South Bend is a documentary about the Silver Beach Amusement Park, and we caught up with the film’s executive producer to learn more about the project.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a repaving project on I-94 near Paw Paw on Monday. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the work includes repaving, ramp rebuilding at the M-51 interchange, median shoulder widening, drainage,
Congressman Fred Upton has tested positive for COVID-19. His office says the positive test came back Tuesday. Upton has released a statement saying he took a routine test. He says, “Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted
A request for proposals has been issued by Indiana Michigan Power as it aims to quadruple its use of solar and wind energy by 2028. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner told WSJM News this month the utility plans
From the Associated Press — A man who was drunk when his boat struck and killed an 18-year-old swimmer in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to at least 15 months in prison. Tyler Boyd was on Gull
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers have voted to suspend the state’s 27.2-cents-a-gallon gasoline and diesel taxes, finalizing a bill that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signaled she will veto. The Republican-sponsored legislation was approved 24-14 on
The Michigan Senate is expected to take up legislation this week that would suspend the state’s 27 cent per gallon gas tax for six months. Republican lawmakers say it would ease the pain at the pump for
There will be a water rate increase of 7% and a sewer rate increase of 6% in the city of St. Joseph after city commissioners approved the change Monday night. Commissioners were told the Water Services Joint
