The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has passed the halfway mark in its summer Adopt-a-Forest cleanup challenge. The DNR’s Conor Haenni told WSJM News earlier this summer the goal is to do volunteer cleanups at 100 state
An incident involving the use of force by a Berrien County Sheriff’s deputy is being investigated by the department. The incident occurred in Niles on Tuesday, when a woman broadcast over Facebook a confrontation involving the deputy
Six Michigan State Police troopers are now assigned to the city of Benton Harbor to help keep the peace this summer. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety announced on Tuesday it’s invoking the governor’s Secure Cities
Michigan has 657 new cases of COVID-19 to bring the total to 84,707. The state on Wednesday reported two more deaths for a total of 6,221. Locally, Berrien County has 15 new cases for a total of
Declaring racism as a public health crisis in the state, Governor Whitmer is creating the Black Leadership Advisory Council. She has taken initial steps to address it in state government. “I know how important it is for
Two people are in critical condition while a third is listed as stabled after a triple shooting in Benton Harbor on Tuesday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were called to the scene of
Berrien County voters headed to the polls for primaries on Tuesday, although most votes were submitted via absentee ballots. Looking at key races, state Representative Pauline Wendzel will have a shot at another term in the Michigan
Congressman Fred Upton is declaring victory in the Republican primary for the U.S. House in Michigan’s Sixth District. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Upton had a lead over challenger Elena Oelke. Upton’s campaign has issued the following
State Representative Pauline Wendzel’s campaign is claiming victory in Tuesday’s 79th state House District Republican primary. As of 10 p.m., Berrien County was reporting results from 28% of its precincts, and Wendzel had a lead over primary
Coloma Township is getting a $2.5 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make improvements to its sewer system. USDA Rural Development Michigan Director Jason Allen tells WSJM News the agency is investing $462 million
Congressman Fred Upton is back in Michigan this week as he waits to see if the U.S. Senate can come up with a coronavirus relief package that has a chance of passing in the House. Upton tells
The Berrien County Health Department is working to follow an order from the state that agricultural and food processing employees be tested for COVID-19 more often. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday ordered
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a grant of more than $753,000 for the city of Niles as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act. The money will be used to
Former Michigan State University gymnastics coach Kathy Klages will serve 18 months probation with the first 90 days in the Ingham County Jail for lying to authorities investigating Larry Nassar on MSU’s campus. She was convicted in
Lakes Michigan-Huron are expected to set another new record high this month and then begin to drop in September. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, says all of the Great Lakes except Superior have likely
Police say a 24-year-old Lincoln Township man is facing charges of drunk driving and not stopping at an accident causing death for a wreck Monday night. Lincoln Township police were called to the intersection of Glenlord and
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a new executive order for state department heads to ensure they are following previous COVID-19 orders. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Governor Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2020-08 today to direct state departments
From the Associated Press — A Utah woman has been charged with second-degree murder after a state trooper died, three weeks after a crash in western Michigan. Caleb Starr’s death was announced Friday night. He was driving
From the Associated Press — A Utah woman has been charged with second-degree murder after a state trooper died, three weeks after a crash in western Michigan. Caleb Starr’s death was announced Friday night. He was driving
With COVID-19 unlikely to disappear anytime soon, the state’s leading advocate for older adults is taking advantage of technology to keep folks informed and connected. AARP of Michigan hosts dozens of educational and social events throughout the
Now working with Kinexus and Market Van Buren is Cass County. Market Van Buren Director Zachary Morris tells WSJM News it’s forming a partnership with Cass County to help raise the area’s economic development profile. The process
It will be a long day, or couple of days, for staff at the Berrien County Clerk’s office this Tuesday. With primary elections taking place, Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler tells WSJM News there will be a
Benton Harbor Area Schools is out with a plan for a return to the classroom this fall. Superintendent Andrae Townsel tells WSJM News they’re taking different approaches depending on the age of the students. Benton Harbor High
From the Associated Press — People waited for hours to get a chance to buy hundreds of new appliances sold at deep discounts in the flood-damaged Midland area over the weekend. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and more were
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has ordered that migrant farm workers be tested regularly for COVID-19. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the following statement: Michigan Department of Health and
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan are sounding the alarm about child abuse cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The center’s Allie Kibler-Campbell tells WSJM News there has been a substantial
The state Department of Health and Human Services is reporting 604 new COVID-19 cases in Michigan. Six more have died, but none in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren counties. In all, 83,386 people have been diagnosed with
A meeting will be held next week for Berrien County residents to learn about a major Michigan Department of Transportation project that’s about to start. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’re going to get started
Gas prices in the state are down 2¢ compared to last week according to the latest survey from Triple-A Michigan. Prices are $2.13 a gallon, which is also 65¢ lower than last year. Marquette continues to have
A public visioning session will be held by the city of South Haven as it plans for improvements at the Kid’s Corner Playground and the restrooms at South Beach Park. South Haven Public Works Director Bill Hunter
