A Cass County man could get life in prison in a case involving a total of 59 charges, many of which are child porn related. The Cass County Prosecutor’s office tells us 44-year-old Jason Ryans is charged
The St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education has released the results of Superintendent Ann Cardon’s annual evaluation. The board this week congratulated Cardon on what it called an outstanding performance with highly effective outcomes for the
City leaders in St. Joseph expect more than $80 million will be needed over the next 20 years for infrastructure like streets, the water system and sewers, and they need to figure out how that money will
Tuesday’s Berrien County land auction has netted more than $1.1 million for the treasurer’s office foreclosure fund. County Treasurer Bret Witkowski tells WSJM News turnout, and bids, were well above average. “It went very well,” Witkowski said.
An employee of a water supply company is facing charges in Van Buren County after police say he used his position to break into the homes of customers to steal prescription drugs. Sheriff’s deputies were called out
One man is facing felony charges following a break-in to a utility payment drop box in Dowagiac this month. The police department tells us 53-year-old Garry Means was picked up on a warrant August 13 while charges
Benton Harbor Areas Schools has suffered a blow just ahead of the start of a new academic year. Superintendent Dr. Shelly Walker tells WSJM News two of the district’s buildings were vandalized over the weekend, with “significant”
You may want to avoid a day at the beach for the next day or so. National Weather Service meteorologist Nathan Jeruzal tells Michigan News Network there’s a beach hazard advisory in place through Wednesday afternoon. “With
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a car on eastbound I-94 in Coloma Township Monday night. The Coloma Township Police Department tells WSJM News the crash happened around 9 p.m. The motorcyclist has been identified as 66-year-old
From the Associated Press — Michigan has approved incentives to land at least 1,100 new jobs in the state, including hundreds being added by an auto supplier in the embattled city of Flint. Lear Corporation will receive a
Paw Paw is the latest southwest Michigan community to get a Biggby Coffee. The new establishment opens for business Tuesday at the corner of Kalamazoo Street and Berrien Street just off of I-94. Owner Linda Marcon says
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have honored a local Michigan State Police trooper with a key to the city. Trooper Maurice Burton retired this year after serving the state police since 1986. He’d been the city’s community service
Crowds around southwest Michigan have had their chance to check out this week’s solar eclipse. Viewing parties were held around the region on Monday as the sun was totally obscured by the moon for a few minutes.
A detour will be in place all week on part of Shawnee Road near Berrien Springs while some repairs are made to a failed catch basin. The Berrien County Road Commission’s Brian Berndt tells WSJM News crews
With a new school year about to start, the office of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is reminding everyone of the OK2Say tipline. AG spokesperson Andrea Bitely told WSJM News earlier this year it’s an anonymous way for anyone
Set for Tuesday is the Berrien County Treasurer’s annual summer land auction. Treasurer Bret Witkowski tells WSJM News they’ll have 211 foreclosed properties available for purchase. “There are properties in most communities,” Witkowski said. “Houses, a lot
Since the state of Michigan enacted its Safe Delivery law in 2001, 200 newborn babies have been safely dropped off with emergency service providers. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Bob Wheaton told WSJM News earlier this
If you have business to do at the Berrien County Administration Center in St. Joseph, then be advised that parking will be temporarily limited starting later this week. The county tells us they’re replacing the parking lot,
A Missouri man is likely to be facing attempted murder charges for a triple stabbing near Paw Paw late Sunday night. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says the man is accused of stabbing three people in
Chances aren’t great that we’ll get a really good look at today’s eclipse. Cloud cover in the Lower Peninsula is forecast to be around 70 to 80% according to the National Weather Service, while in the U.P.,
Three people are hospitalized with stab wounds following what police call a domestic violence incident near Paw Paw. Police were called to a vehicle on M-43 at 30th Street just before 11 last night. The three victims are
This coming Tuesday will bring the second annual Berrien County Health Department Back to School Bash. The department’s Courtney Davis tells WSJM News parents can bring their school-age kids over to the health department office on Napier Avenue in
A new campaign is aiming to convince Michigan parents to get their kids vaccinated ahead of the new school year. A coalition which includes the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is hoping everyone goes to
Benton Harbor Area Schools will be holding a back to school fair this coming Tuesday. This is the second time they’ve held such an event, with organizer Julie Earle telling WSJM News they’ll have representatives of all
Whirlpool Corporation has been given LEED certification for two of its Benton Harbor facilities. Whirlpool Director of Real Estate Lee Utke tells WSJM News the headquarters on M-63 has been given LEED Silver status, while the new
A new report takes a look at how Girls on the Run affects the young ladies who take part, finding the program has long-term benefits for them. Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan Director Julie Bos tells
An accidental drowning is being investigated in Wayland Township. Just before midnight Saturday night, Allegan Central Dispatch received a call of a missing swimmer at Selkirk Lake. The caller reported that two older females were swimming in the
A Buchanan woman is the latest Berrien County resident to win a big Michigan Lottery prize. Rachel Tidey is one of five state residents to have won the Cruisin’ instant game second chance drawing. She’ll now get
The Michigan Department of Transportation is asking drivers to be extra careful during Monday’s total solar eclipse. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the agency is concerned about people pulling over along the sides of roads to
Mattawan state Representative Beth Griffin is inviting community leaders around Van Buren County to an economic development forum she has planned for this month. Griffin tells WSJM News she’ll host the meeting at Mattawan High School next
