From the Associated Press — A judge has rejected claims of entrapment and declined to dismiss charges in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Judge Robert Jonker says it will be up to the
Michigan is facing a shortage of EMTs and paramedics, and the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services is asking the state for an aid package to help recruit and train about 1,000 new professionals. Jack Fisher is director
The artists have been selected for the Unified Civic Monuments Project in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. After a national search, the team of Harold Woodridge and David Alan Clark have been selected to design and install
Congressman Fred Upton says the situation in Ukraine is dire. He tells WSJM News he doesn’t think NATO has much of a desire to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine due to a Russian natural gas pipeline
The St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation has announced its scholarships for 2022, and there are a couple of new ones this year. Foundation Director Sue Riemland tells WSJM News the organization has been awarding $5,000 scholarships to
The Allegan County Health Department is giving away free adult KN-95 masks. It says they’ll be available for pick up starting this Tuesday at the Allegan County Human Service Building in Allegan. Curbside mask pick-up times will
From the Associated Press — A sixth Michigan hospital will receive staffing assistance from a federal medical team to help treat COVID-19 patients during the latest surge. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where 96% of beds were occupied
From the Associated Press — Lawyers who argued that a Michigan city violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking tires have successfully turned the case into a class-action lawsuit. It could affect thousands of parking tickets written in
General Motors has announced a massive investment in Michigan. The company is putting $7 billion into making electric and autonomous vehicles in the state. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The Holland City Council is discussing LG Chem Energy Solutions one-point-seven-billion-dollar investment on the city’s south side, which would create over a thousand jobs. City Manager Keith Van Beek calls the opportunity transformational, but residents aren’t sold
A bill before the Michigan Legislature would allocate $2.4 billion dollars in federal funds for repairs to the state’s aging water infrastructure. It would make use of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well
The St. Joseph City Commission has instructed the Downtown Development Authority to proceed with a plan to implement paid parking downtown. At a Monday meeting, a DDA representative said the plan is to have paid parking using
A large project to replace lead water service lines around the city of Benton Harbor has been approved by the city commission. At a Monday special meeting, commissioners were told this contract hires several firms, both local
Berrien RESA is launching a new campaign to draw attention to the hard work of teachers in Berrien County. Superintendent Eric Hoppstock tells WSJM News with the Learn by Heart campaign, RESA is going to collect stories
The Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division is spending this week spreading awareness about human trafficking to truckers on Michigan highways. MSP Lieutenant Chris Keller tells WSJM News human trafficking is often when someone is forced into
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund has recommended a $230,000 grant be awarded to the South Haven Area Recreation Authority for a project to install a kayak and canoe launch along the Black River on Phoenix Road
It’s going to be a busy year at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman as American Electric Power is planning two complete refueling outages in 2022. Site Vice President Shane Lies told St. Joseph Rotarians Monday
There are now two candidates in the running as Republicans for the new Michigan Senate District 17. Jonathan Lindsey has announced his candidacy, saying he is “committed to restarting the powerful engine of the Michigan economy, ending
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will ask lawmakers to triple Michigan’s tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers, putting on average an extra $350 a year into their pockets. The proposal is to be
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that the 2022 State of the State program will pay tribute to the victims, families, and entire Oxford community with a painting by local student Luke. Luke pays homage with a painting of a photo that was taken in the parking lot of Oxford High School a
A Berrien Township resident is dead following a fire on Saturday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says neighbors reported a mobile home fire at River Springs Estates off Old US-31 around 9:35 p.m. Responding police were not
Gov. Whitmer yesterday presented the Purple Heart to Soldiers of the Michigan National Guard (MING) for injuries sustained January 8, 2020 during an Iranian ballistic missile attack while deployed to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, in support
In the heart of winter, many of us can feel a bit gloomy. But experts say it can spur relapses in people who have struggled with substance abuse in the past. Psychologists have dubbed the unique sadness
Advocates for protecting the waters of the Straits of Mackinac are raising safety and financial concerns about a Canadian natural gas company’s proposal for an underwater pipeline tunnel. Enbridge Energy currently operates the Line 5 pipeline, which
There are several Republican candidates seeking to become the next governor of Michigan. Most know former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, but among the top contenders are businessman Kevin Rinke, radio host Tudor Dixon, and southwest Michigan
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is preparing to reach out to local governments and non-profits about federal ARPA dollars the county will need to distribute. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting, County Administrator Brian Dissette said there will
Indiana Michigan Power has donated 12,500 LED lightbulbs to service agencies around southwest Michigan. I&M worked with 12 Southwest Michigan non-profit agencies, including food banks, pantries, non-profits, senior centers, and other social service organizations serving low and
Coming up the weekend of February 4 is the 2022 St. Joseph Ice Fest. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the event is a great way to celebrate the winter by taking in ice sculptures
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Andrae Townsel has received a glowing performance evaluation from the board of education. The district says the board at a special meeting rated Townsel as highly effective for his second year as
Hagar Township is asking for public input as it updates its parks master plan. Hagar Township Trustee Peter Colovos tells WSJM News the document lays out plans for the development of local parks for years to come.
