Should your own driveway count as an area in which to be convicted of drunk driving? That’s what the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments about this week. The court was considering the case of a Northville man,
State lawmakers from all over southwest Michigan are invited to the 10th annual Legislative Forum on Senior Issues set for next week in St. Joseph. Christine Vanlandingham, with the Area Agency on Aging, tells WSJM News, each
Lakeland Health has been named one of the 15 best small health systems in the nation. The distinction comes courtesy of Truven Health Analytics, a provider of information to health systems around the country. Lakeland was also
Dr. Trevor Kubatzke is settling into his new role as the president of Lake Michigan College. He started about two weeks ago, and has been meeting with staff, the students, and the community ever since. Looking to the
Everyone’s welcome to a meeting next week in St. Joseph to offer their input on the master plan for Riverview, Dickinson, and Whirlpool Centennial Parks. St. Joseph Public Works Deputy Director Greg Grothous tells WSJM News you can show
83 Michigan veterans of World War II and the Korean War have been able to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. thanks to the latest Talons Out Honor Flight. Talons Out Vice President Dan Moyle tells WSJM
The Firefighters of the Year have been honored by the Exchange Club of Southwest Michigan. The club held its annual awards Tuesday, recognizing firefighters from Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and the surrounding townships. Royalton Township Fire Chief
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From the Associated Press — Legislation advancing in Michigan would protect the confidentiality of parents who give up their newborn by leaving the child at a hospital or with emergency responders. The Safe Delivery of Newborns Law, enacted
Revenue was up in the first quarter for Whirlpool, but the world’s largest appliance maker missed Wall Street expectations when it somes to earnings per share at $2.50. The Benton Harbor-based company revised its full-year earnings guidance
From the Associated Press — Michigan is poised to join a growing list of states that are making it a crime to attack aircraft with lasers, which endanger pilots and passengers. Legislation approved Tuesday by the state Senate
There’s an effort underway to get federal recognition for what would be known as the Lake Michigan Water Trail. St. Joseph Deputy Public Works Director Greg Grothous tells WSJM News organizers want the trail to be recognized by
An update was given Monday night to Flint residents on progress in five class action lawsuits over the city’s water crisis. The suits are against the governor and state and federal officials. Attorney Cary McGehee tells Michigan
Tick season is just about here in Michigan. Michigan State University entomologist Howard Russell tells Michigan News Network the last few years have been bad when it comes to tick bites. “If that trend continues, we can expect
Two people are facing charges following a drug raid in Cass County Monday. The sheriff’s department tells us it searched a home in the 60,000 block of Conrad Road in Howard Township on suspicion marijuana was growing
In a sign of the changing season, the Michigan Department of Transportation has lifted all seasonal weight restrictions on state roads. The restrictions were implemented in February when the weather started to get warmer. Now, it’s been
With the arrival of summer just around the corner, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department is now signing people up for boating safety classes. Each year the department’s marine division offers the classes free of charge so boaters
A staple of downtown St. Joseph is stepping down soon. On Monday night, city commissioners saluted Gloria Mance, who has worked at G&M Variety for 60 years. They declared May 1, 2017 Gloria Mance Day, and thanked
The state of Michigan is using this week to remind all parents of newborns of the importance of getting their babies vaccinated. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Jennifer Eisner tells WSJM News vaccine rates
Police continue to investigate a weekend crash in Berrien Springs which resulted in the deaths of two motorcyclists. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us David and Christine Cox, both from Granger, Indiana, were killed Saturday when
The American Lung Association has issued a new report on air quality in the United States. Spokesperson Janice Nolan tells WKZO News air quality nationwide has been improving, and Michigan is making particular progress. That’s not to mean
From the Associated Press — The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from General Motors seeking to block dozens of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that could expose the company to billions of dollars in additional
There is a lot of debate in the state over Nestle wanting to increase the amount of groundwater it’s pulling for its Ice Mountain bottled water plant in Mecosta County, which has prompted a “Detroit Free Press”
AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 2¢ per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.53 per gallon.
Formal charges are expected to be filed soon against a 27-year-old Dowagiac woman who had an outstanding warrant after she took police on a chase over the weekend. She fled a traffic stop early Sunday morning, with
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is signaling his candidacy to be Michigan’s next governor. Early this morning, he launched a website with a one-minute online ad in which he talks about his daughter’s autism and how the
Lakeshore Schools Superintendent Phil Freeman is making his pitch to the community for a more than $20 million improvement bond. At a Thursday meeting, he told WSJM News the 2013 bond was just for the first part of
A state law designed to help protect the safety of unwanted newborns is being highlighted this week. As part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding everyone of the
Police are investigating a double-fatal crash in Oronoko Township between a car and a motorcycle. The Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Department tells WSJM News David Allen Cox and Christine Marie Cox, both from Granger, Indiana, were killed
Indiana Michigan Power is rewarding the Inn at Harbor Shores next week for its efforts to save energy. It’s presenting the inn with a $7,000 rebate check for its efficient lighting. I&M says that by switching out
