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Police have identified a body found at a St. Joseph marina last month as that of a missing Benton Harbor man. Willie Brand was reported missing in May. On June 17, a body was found in the

Some bridge work will mean lane closures on southbound US-31 near Berrien Springs for the rest of the month. The Michigan Department of Transportation tells us they’re working between Snow Road and Lake Chapin Road starting Monday.

This Saturday will bring the 16th annual Smooth Jazz at Sunset in St. Joseph. To be held at the Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach, the show attracts thousands each year. 98.3 the Coast Programming Director Zack East

Attorney General Bill Schuette says the Michigan school superintendent doesn’t have authority to cut off tax dollars to districts with American Indian mascots or logos. Schuette’s opinion was sought by state Representative Tim Kelly, a Republican from

Time is running out to register to vote for some local elections taking place next month. The elections will be on August 8, and the deadline to register is next Monday. The Michigan Secretary of State’s office

Five men will graduate Friday from the Van Buren County Drug and Family Treatment Court. Judge Kathleen Brickley will preside and share some information about the transformation that’s occurred in each grad’s life. All five of them

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is defending the Affordable Care Act as Senate Republicans gear up to get back to work on repealing and replacing it. Dingell told Michigan’s Big Show this week the situation with healthcare in America

Southwestern Michigan College will award bids for its new nursing program expansion later this month, and from there, the work will get underway quickly. SMC President Dr. David Mathews tells WSJM News they’ll start construction about a

The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning everyone about a familiar scam it’s been getting reports about lately. Spokesperson Danelle Gittus tells WSJM News it’s the old “fake treasury representative calling you and demanding immediate money” spiel.

Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred Thursday afternoon on US-31 near Niles. MSP tells us officers arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that had rolled over. The driver was trapped inside,

From the Associated Press — Kalamazoo County has decided to create an identification card program for residents who lack documents needed to get a state ID. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports the county Board of Commissioners’ 6-5 vote Wednesday

From the Associated Press — Attorney General Bill Schuette says the Michigan school superintendent doesn’t have authority to cut off tax dollars to districts with American Indian mascots or logos. Schuette’s opinion was sought by state Rep. Tim

There is some movement in a Berrien County double murder case. The “Herald-Palladium” reports Alex Perez has been found competent for trial after several months of treatment. He is accused of killing Renee Mitchell and her father,

The public comment period on the Trump administration’s proposal to repeal and replace the Clean Water Rule is expected to begin this week. The move would reverse pollution protections for streams and wetlands that supply one third

An effort is underway to spruce up an area of Benton Harbor that used to be known as Little Italy. Al DiBrito, of St. Joseph, tells WSJM News the plan is to turn land near Territorial and

Registrations are being taken now for what’s known as Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale. Kristopher Martin, with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, tells WSJM News there will be stops all along US-12 from New Buffalo to Detroit for the

A request for blood donations is being made to the public due to a summer shortage. The American Red Cross on Wednesday issued an emergency appeal, with spokesperson Todd Kulman telling WSJM News the usual summer drop-off

An effort is underway to expand Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing program. The college plans to update the nursing instruction building with the latest technology and also double its size. The $9.6 million initiative is in response a

Talk about a new healthcare law should be resuming in the Senate after a vote was postponed before the holiday weekend. U.S. Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat from Michigan, tells Michigan News Network the bill is flawed ,

Five people are facing charges following a couple of drug raids in Benton Harbor in recent days. First, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us the Southwest Michigan Enforcement Team searched a home in the 1,300 block

From the Associated Press — Huron County is developing a solar energy ordinance after a renewable energy company said it wants to build about a dozen solar farms in the area. MLive reports California-based Cypress Creek Renewables has

It was a smooth Fourth of July at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph. Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News there were some, however, who tried to get away with having alcohol on the beach. “We

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly personal water craft accident on Magician Lake. They tell WSJM News 28-year-old Derek Jackson of Gobles hit a wave and was thrown off the water craft, and it

If you have pesticides you need to get rid of, you’re in luck. On July 26, Berrien County will hold a pesticide collection event in Benton Township. However, you have to register in advance, and the deadline

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have given the green light to a 1% raise for the police department. At a Monday meeting, they approved new contracts for both the department’s sergeants and its public safety officers. Mayor Pro

Keep safety in mind if you’re setting off fireworks on the 4th. That word from state Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer, who tells Michigan News Network everyone should also also pay attention to their local laws. Many places

This is the week to Celebrate Bridgman. Mayor Hannah Anderson tells WSJM News the city is holding a series of events throughout the week, Wednesday through Sunday. Everything kicks off with a walk from the library to

A South Haven man remains in jail after a Police pursuit. About 11:20 Monday night, troopers from the Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Gull Road near

This Fourth of July, many Americans are showing their patriotic spirit by flying the Stars and Stripes, and they’re being asked to keep flag etiquette in mind. Mark Sutton, with the American Legion Department of Michigan, tells us

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office says a body of a man in his 60’s was pulled from the Kalamazoo River in Allegan late Monday. The discovery was made before 9 p.m. Investigators say there were no signs