Michigan State Police say they made several arrests and confiscated nine guns over the past four weeks in the city of Benton Harbor as part of the Secure Cities Partnership with the community. In their latest report,
Indiana Michigan Power is marking National Lineworker Appreciation Day this Saturday. It says several industry groups celebrate the difficult and sometimes dangerous work done by lineworkers. July 10 is the date of Lineworker Appreciation Day in honor
With the job market wide open in southwest Michigan and employers having trouble filing available positions, Michigan Works is planning a webinar for this month to help employers find better ways of attracting talent and retaining the
A crash involving a semi snarled traffic on I-94 in both directions for several hours Friday afternoon. The crash occurred in the area of the Benton Harbor Business Loop exit in the early afternoon. I-94 was closed
The Niles Scream Park has announced five recipients of its scholarships for the coming academic year. The Scream Park picked the students based on their academic success, involvement in the community, and future aspirations to become civic
Set for this Saturday and Sunday is the 59th annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. Krasl Art Center Marketing Manager Matthew Bizoe tells us there will be hundreds of artists at Lake Bluff Park in downtown
Ronald E. Ostrowski, 86 of Coloma, formerly of Chicago and Western Springs, IL, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his residence. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
A high-ranking official of the Biden administration in Detroit is touting the President’s plans on infrastructure. EPA Administrator Michael Regan paid a visit to Detroit’s Water Resource Recovery Facility to discuss federal investment in water infrastructure and
A professional competitive eater sets a new record at a west Michigan bar by scarfing down coney dogs. The Corner Bar in Rockford, just north of Grand Rapids, has a “Hall of Fame” wall for anyone who
Three people are in the Cass County Jail after a drug bust Friday morning in Marcellus. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team raided a home in the five-thousand block of North Maple Street due to suspicion that
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a major investment in Michigan’s parks and trails, saying it would address critical needs in local park systems, connect trail networks and create jobs to boost the state’s economic recovery. The governor
RichVintage/iStock (ATLANTA) — Students who are vaccinated don’t have to wear masks in school this fall unless they are riding the school bus or their school decides otherwise, according to new guidance released Friday by the Centers
With the Delta variant of COVID-19 now in Michigan, Congressman Fred Upton is urging everyone to get vaccinated. He tells WSJM News it’s the best way to stay protected and to protect others. “Nothing’s 100%, but you’re
Berrien County has a new friend of the court. During Thursday’s meeting, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Lisa Jardine to the post as Tom Watson is retiring. Board Chair Mac Elliott said
The South Haven Police Department says a dispute led to a man being fatally shot on Thursday. The department was called about shots fired in the area of Elkenburg Park around 12:30 p.m. Officers arrived to find
Andrews University is planning a Congress on Social Justice for this fall. Chair of the planning committee Willie Hucks tells WSJM News they’re going to welcome guest speakers to explore several areas in which society is broken,
Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten has been honored by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During Thursday’s meeting, Chair Mac Elliott read a resolution saluting Britten for all that she’s done to keep the county safe
ABC News (DETROIT) — A Michigan mother and her teen daughter, who spent 78 days in juvenile detention after a judge ruled that she’d violated probation by not completing her homework, are speaking out about their experience,
From the Associated Press — Michigan auditors will review the accuracy of the number of coronavirus deaths linked to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Auditor General Doug Ringler agreed to conduct a comprehensive study at
The South Haven Police Department says a dispute led to a man being fatally shot on Thursday. The department was called about shots fired in the area of Elkenburg Park around 12:30 p.m. Officers arrived to find
A Berrien County family has made a donation of potentially lifesaving equipment to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Chief Deputy Robert Boyce said the family of Dakota Yergeau
A search is underway in Lake Michigan off the Tiscornia Beach coast for a missing 80-year-old man. His family says he was fishing from the north pier and St Joseph Public Safety received a call just before
South Haven Area Emergency Services is recognizing two people with their Lifesaving Award. SHAES honored firefighter and EMT paramedic Johanna Quinn and Allegan County Sheriff deputy Jacob Gage Wednesday for their work June 18 responding to a
Conspiracy theories. Questionable cooking habits. And he went out with a BANG. That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!
The Rotary Club of South Haven has given its 2021 Community Service Award to the Marcoux family. The South Haven Rotary says the Marcoux family — Jim and Paula, Jay and Julia, Chad, and Will — received
Did COVID-19 originate in a lab? Congressman Fred Upton thinks it’s possible. He and other members of Congress met last week with former CDC Director Robert Redfield about the possibility that the disease is man-made. Upton says
A new way for supporters of the United Way of Southwest Michigan to advocate to state lawmakers on the organization’s behalf has been launched. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News they’ve started an online advocacy
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced some new changes in branch offices intended to eliminate a backlog of appointments that built up during the pandemic. Benson said Wednesday her office is hiring additional staff and
Set for July 19 through July 24 is the Van Buren Youth Fair. Fair Board member Paul Garrod tells us things will be back to normal after a year of cancellations, postponements, and other adjustments. “The 66th
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has announced more than $14 million in grants around west Michigan to bolster mental health programs, including a grant of $3.8 million for Berrien County. The grant to the Berrien County Mental Health
