State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker is confident she has the qualifications to serve as Michigan’s next attorney general. She tells WSJM News she has a background as an attorney taking on deadbeat dads and advocating for the vulnerable.
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating after a pedestrian was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle. The crash happened around 8:35 p.m. at Main Street and Fair Avenue. The victim has
South Haven Area Emergency Services has received a brand new truck. A 75-foot ladder truck made by Spencer Manufacturing of South Haven was delivered this week. It replaces the department’s 50-foot ladder truck that’s 31 years old.
The spirit of the fall is being celebrated this weekend in St. Joseph. It’s time for the annual Fall Festival downtown on Friday and Saturday. St. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News there will be family
A Michigan panel is prohibiting 35,000 state employees from bargaining on seniority and other provisions related to the handling of layoffs, transfers and overtime. The Civil Service Commission’s move Wednesday is being condemned by unions as another
From the Associated Press — Rick Snyder has quickly signed into law contentious regulations for independent expenditure committees whose footprint in elections has grown since U.S. Supreme Court decisions seven years ago. Democrats and campaign-finance watchdogs opposed the
A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on girls in a Muslim sect will be released from jail as she awaits trial. A judge on Tuesday was persuaded to grant bond to Dr. Jumana Nagarwala after
This morning, we gave an update to a story we had last week regarding a motorcycle crash in Hagar Township that badly injured Alan Hatten of Watervliet. In that story, we erroneously reported that Mr. Hatten had
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is holding off for now on deciding whether to declare that discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing and public accommodations is already unlawful under state law. The
One southwest Michigan organization that’s helping to raise money for hurricane relief here is the Four Winds Casino. The casino’s Torie Winchester tells WSJM News it’s set up a fund for employees to make donations. The casino
State Representative Beth Griffin is praising legislation that would create a curriculum for Michigan schools to teach kids about opioids. The Mattawan Republican tells us it’s important to make sure kids know about the dangers of prescription
What every business needs to be successful. That was the focus of financial guru Dave Ramsey’s address to the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Tuesday night. Dave’s five principles — have good leadership, care about people, follow sound financial
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is looking for volunteers for this fall’s Day of Action for Seniors. The organization’s Julee Laurent tells WSJM News that’s when hundreds of folks across Berrien and Cass counties rake the
The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is currently housing a large number of dogs shipped in from shelters located in areas affected by the recent hurricanes. Director Jill Svoboda tells WSJM News they received six early last
As he campaigns for governor, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is invoking the name of Jennifer Granholm to drum up conservative support. Speaking with WKZO News this week, Schuette blasted Granholm, who hasn’t been in office since 2011.
State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker is running for Michigan Attorney General. The Lawton Republican will be term limited out of office next year, and in a new campaign ad, she plays up her conservative credentials. “In times like
Police have released an update on two suspicious deaths discovered over the weekend in Bridgman. 63-year-old Donald Ackerman and 67-year-old Pamela Ackerman were found dead on Saturday in their Baldwin Road home, both from gunshot wounds. Autopsies
A Niles High School student is being treated for injuries after he was hit by a vehicle near the school on Tuesday. The Niles Police Department tells us it happened around 7:15 a.m. at the intersection of
There is a new five-year strategy for managing Michigan’s parks and recreation system. The Department of Natural Resources says the plan was developed through discussions with other state agencies and groups representing various public interests. The DNR
If a report by Lansing-based MIRSNews is accurate, there is something to the rumors about Congressman Fred Upton looking at a run for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow. MIRS is citing a source close
From the Associated Press — An advisory group is recommending that Michigan universities analyze the worst-case scenario of an oil pipeline failure in the Straits of Mackinac. The effort would be led by Michigan Tech University, which
Constitution Day may have been Sunday, but the Michigan Supreme Court celebrated it Monday with a variety of activities. John Nevin is the Communications Director for the Supreme Court. He spoke with Michigan News Network about what was
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have tabled a Harbor Shores request for an easement amendment to allow for a new pedestrian bridge to be installed across the Paw Paw River. At a Monday meeting, the commission was told
Michigan State Police are planning a recruitment seminar for Dowagiac this month. Lieutenant Mike Dawson with the Niles post tells WSJM News state police are looking at a shortage of personnel in the next few years. “There
Set for this weekend is the Berrien RESA Festival of Families. RESA spokesperson Karen Heath tells WSJM News the fifth annual event will feature information on all of the services offered to kids around Berrien County. On
The Michigan State Police Angels Program is now up and running. Launched Monday, Angels offers individuals seeking help with an addiction to come to a state police post and ask for treatment with no fear of being
If you’re looking for a new animal friend, then the Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter is the place for you this week. Through Saturday, they’re holding a special adoption event thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation.
From the Associated Press — When are four zeroes worth $5,000? When four zeroes are the winning numbers in a Michigan lottery drawing. Officials say 1,079 players had winning tickets in Michigan’s Sunday evening Daily 4 game. Each
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission met Monday to address an LGBTQ Group’s request for an interpretive statement on the definition of “sex” in the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Stephanie White is the Executive Director of Equality Michigan.
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation allowing communities to fix ballots where candidates missed the state filing deadline because of incorrect information from local clerks. Snyder on Monday signed the bill to
