From the Associated Press — A Grand Valley State University writing professor is recording the stories of people affected by chemicals turning up in private wells, sludge from wastewater treatment plants and even food. WOOD-TV reports that
From the Associated Press — A large mural honoring a firefighter and other Detroit public employees who died from COVID-19 has been unveiled next to a fire station. Captain Franklin Williams of the fire department dominates the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the lifting of outdoor capacity restrictions and an increase in capacity restrictions for indoor gatherings. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan has reached the next step
Berrien County has a new medical director. With current Director Rick Johansen retiring, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners last week approved a contract with Spectrum Health Lakeland to bring on Dr. Rex B.G. Cabaltica to serve
There’s a new park in the city of St. Joseph. City Manager John Hodgson tells WSJM News the land is at 213 Upton Drive, where the old city water tower once stood on the north side of
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is once again taking submissions for its annual photo contest. Army Corps spokesperson Emily Schaefer tells WSJM News they’re looking for pictures of the agency’s work around the region.
The Niles Police Department is urging everyone to remember to lock their vehicle doors. It says locking your car door is the easiest way to limit theft opportunities and ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and
Coming up in June 5 will be the annual Lake Bluff Artisan Fair in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the event is a chance to scoop up the wares of a
A fifth grade student from Michigan has come in second place in the 2021 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The Michigan State Police Missing Persons Coordination Unit’s Jolene Hardesty told WSJM News last year a statewide
Consumers Energy is implementing a new peak summer rate starting June 1. Spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells WSJM News the company worked with the Michigan Public Service Commission to come up with a plan to give customers an
A 48-year-old South Bend woman has been killed in a crash just before 1 a.m. Sunday in Bertrand Township. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office says Jenni Sanderson left the roadway and hit several trees in her Chevrolet
The Mendel Center is preparing to resume in-person events. The center has announced its 2021-2022 Mainstage performance lineup, which begins Saturday, August 28 with a drive-in performance by Gary Roland and The Landsharks Band. The Mendel Center
Legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel is aimed at helping restaurants and bars hurt by COVID-19 by treating them fairly. Wendzel tells WSJM News it would reimburse and drop some fees they have to pay. “It waives
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says a man who was shot by his father during a dispute this week has died from his injuries. Deputies were called late Wednesday night after 55-year-old Russell and 29-year-old Cody Gonder
Open for business is the new Bronson South Haven Hospital. Chief Operating Officer Matthew Dommer tells WSJM News the $22 million, 52,000 square foot facility replaces the former hospital in South Haven, which would have been too
Coming soon to downtown Buchanan will be a social district. The city council approved it this past week. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Director of Membership Sarah Spoonholtz tells WSJM News within a social district, a person can
Maintenance work is underway on the M-139 bridge over the St. Joseph River in Benton Township, and will be for a while. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the agency is lengthening the
From the Associated Press — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s former law partner has landed a job in her department. Chris Kessel was hired after working for more than a year as a part-time contractor on the
Congressman Fred Upton is glad to receive news the Army Corps of Engineers will start emergency dredging of the St. Joseph Harbor in the coming days. He tells WSJM News the recent drop in the level of
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is inviting volunteers to help it remove invasive plants from Warren Dunes State Park. It says there will be a stewardship day on Saturday, June 5 at the park. Volunteers will
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Court of Appeals says a Flint-area judge exceeded his authority when he blocked how four teens would be prosecuted in a fatal rock-throwing incident. Ken White was killed in 2017
From the Associated Press — An apparently homesick bear who was moved from an area in northwestern Michigan where he had raided bird feeders and trash cans has traveled back to the same location. The Traverse City
Hagar Township is working with consulting firm Wightman to update its cemetery records with a modern GIS system. Wightman GIS Manager Ryan Miller tells WSJM News the township has three cemeteries, and modern technology is being used
The Secretary of State says that the long waits to get into a local branch to do things like renew your drivers’ license won’t lighten up for the next two to three months. Jocelyn Benson’s comments came
Many people are heading on road trips this summer. But if you’re hoping to stay at a state park campground and haven’t made reservations yet, you might be out of luck. “Any campground or national park or
As more folks are vaccinated and reopening continues, mental-health experts say it’s important to acknowledge and treat the trauma many children and teens experienced during the pandemic. Kids were concerned about a deadly, contagious disease during a
Lake Michigan College has hired Major Cooper to be its first dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion. LMC says in that role, Cooper will be responsible for creating and implementing a five-year diversity, equity, and inclusion plan.
Congressman Fred Upton thinks a compromise on infrastructure between the Biden administration and Republicans in Congress will be possible soon. He tells WSJM News there have been ongoing discussions, and it appears both sides do want to
Berrien County has a new medical director. With current Director Rick Johansen retiring, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved a contract with Spectrum Health Lakeland to bring on Dr. Rex B.G. Cabaltica to serve
Michigan State Police Trooper Mark Fletcher, out of the Paw Paw post, has been named the 2020 International Association of Chiefs of Police/Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year. MSP says Fletcher was selected for the honor due
