From the Associated Press — Ice coverage on Lake Superior has increased by nearly 25% over the past week thanks to the long stretch of subfreezing temperatures. The lake was experiencing historically low percentages of ice in
Lake Michigan College is seeking nominations for its next round of Alumni Awards. The college has released the following: The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its 2021 Alumni Awards. The
From the Associated Press — Bodies found in a wooded area in western Michigan have been identified as a couple who went missing earlier this month. Authorities said Monday that the deaths of Gary and Laura Johnson
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced the creation of a new task force to fight racism in the state’s child protection system. The department has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health
The St. Joseph City Commission needs more time to decide who should replace Commissioner Peggy Getty. Monday night, they interviewed five finalists, and Mayor Pro Tem Laura Goos was the first to say she wanted to delay
From the Associated Press — A Detroit-area hospital system has canceled 1,884 appointments for second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine because it didn’t receive enough from the state. Beaumont Health says Monday that it learned Friday
With the governor seeking funds for hundreds of bridge repair and replacement projects in the next budget, the Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to follow a practice called bridge bundling. MDOT Chief Bridge Engineer Matt Chynoweth
With lots of snow falling this week, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s fleet of plows has been plenty busy. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News when storms are approaching, they’re already making preparations, moving plows around
With an ice shelf now formed in Lake Michigan, police say it’s a good idea to keep your distance. Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Fred Laesch tells WSJM News recent erosion and weather have made venturing close
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a Decatur woman is facing a variety of charges after she was found in possession of meth. Sheriff’s deputies pulled over the 42-year-old woman in the 42,000 block of County
Sports betting will soon begin at casinos run by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The Pokagons have released the following: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is pleased to announce that it received approval from the Michigan Gaming
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer included funds to implement a complete firearms ban in the state Capitol in her state budget proposal, one month after open carry was banned. The budget proposal and
Michigan has started off the new week with relatively low COVID-19 numbers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says Sunday and Monday brought 1,265 new cases of COVID. That works out to an average of
From the Associated Press — Michigan small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations damaged by excessive rain September 30 can apply for federal loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration says the
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new program as it seeks equity with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The department has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has allocated $300 million to repair and replace 129 local bridges in her latest budget proposal. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association Vice President of Government Relations Lance Binoniem tells Michigan News Network he supports
Kent County no longer has to pay $12,000 to rent DeVos Place as a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Administrator Wayman Britt says part of the reason for redoing the contract with SMG was public outcry when it was
President Biden will make his first visit to Michigan Thursday since being elected. He will tour the Pfizer plant where they’re making COVID-19 vaccinations and meet with employees. Pfizer said last week they will be able to
A survey to learn detailed information regarding the availability of broadband internet around Berrien County will officially launch next week, but you can take it now. During this week’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Teri
Michigan is reporting 852 new cases of COVID-19 for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to 574,224 since the pandemic started in March. There were 88 additional deaths
Indiana Michigan Power has launched a virtual open house for a transmission line project it has planned for the Benton Harbor area. It says the Benton Harbor-Fair Plain Transmission Line Rebuild Project is designed to ensure customers
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding everyone of some safety tips with all of this snow on the ground. The agency says it’s important for everyone to do what they can to give snow plow
Tuition at Southwestern Michigan College is going up slightly. During Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, a tuition hike of 1%, or $1.25 per contact hour, for in-district students was approved. There will also be
A bipartisan package of legislation has been introduced in the Michigan House to fight human trafficking. State Representative Pauline Wendzel tells WSJM News the 23 bill package aims to help victims by clearing their records of crimes
The US Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. The vote was 57 to 43. The office of Senator Debbie Stabenow has released the following: Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement after voting
The city of South Haven is looking at the possibility of establishing a social district. Legislation signed last year by Governor Gretchen Whitmer allows communities to set them up as common drinking areas. South Haven City Manager
Congressman Fred Upton has signed on as a supporter of the newly re-introduced Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. He told WSJM News the act passed the House last year but got caught up in the Senate. It’s designed
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging everyone to get themselves signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine as we wait for more doses to be available. Kerry Ebersole is a special advisor for the
Monday marks 20 years since 12-year-old Steven Kraft went missing in Benton Township, and it’s a case police are still working on. On February 16 of 2001, the Benton Township Police Department took a report that Steven
Michigan is reporting 1,193 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 573,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were ten
