Indiana Michigan Power is working to restore service to customers who lost it in Saturday’s storms. I&M has released the following: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will be working through the night Saturday/into Sunday morning to restore power
The return of the Benton Harbor Riverfest will be on August 6 and 7 at 880 Riverview Drive. The Riverfest will be a celebration featuring music and more, says organizer and Benton Harbor City Commissioner Sharon Henderson.
A Michigan House committee this week approved legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata to give car dealerships more flexibility with their operating hours. LaSata tells WSJM News current state law requires Class A and B dealerships to
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas of Michigan that include Van Buren and Allegan counties. The National Weather Service has released the following: The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Berrien and Cass counties. It will be in effect through 8 p.m. The National Weather Service has released the following: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED Tornado
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is planning to celebrate the reopening of Michigan and the nation’s independence with a new event next month. Chamber Events Director Sarah Spoonholtz tells us the Independence Celebration will be at Watermark
Congressman Fred Upton and Congresswoman Diana DeGette this week announced the draft legislation for the Cures 2.0 bill. Upton tells WSJM News Cures 2.0 is the following up to his 2016 21st Century Cures legislation that allocated
From the Associated Press — The Mackinac Bridge Walk is returning this Labor Day after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. The 5-mile-long suspension bridge linking the Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsulas will be restricted
From the Associated Press — Federal protections against eviction are set to expire at the end of July and Michigan courts are preparing for an expected wave of landlord requests to kick out tenants who are behind
There will be a celebration of appreciation in July for the Priscilla Upton Byrns Walking Trail and the Betty Kohn Outdoor Fitness Zone at the St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center in St. Joseph Township. The trail was recently
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations for schools to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 their buildings in an effort to reduce disruptions to in-person learning as education reopens to pre-pandemic procedures.
A man has been released from prison after 16 years, following the dismissal of three murder convictions in Berrien County. A new investigation cleared Corey McCall of any role in the fatal shootings of three people during
The Michigan House has passed a $65-billion state budget. There’s an agreement between the Republican-led House with Governor Whitmer, but not with the Senate. The House passed budget approved the release of billions in federal COVID-19 relief
Cherries in northern Michigan have been hit hard by weather this year. President of King Orchards in Central Lake Township between Traverse City and Charlevoix, John King, says the extreme weather seems to be regular now. “The
The Berrien County Trial Court is updating its operations effective July 1. With recommendations of the Berrien County Health Department, the courthouse buildings will be open to the public. Public entering the courthouse facilities will be asked
From the Associated Press — Republican lawmakers have voted to stop a $300 weekly federal supplement that is added to unemployed workers’ benefits in Michigan, though the measure is expected to be vetoed when it reaches Democratic
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office is seeking to vacate the murder conviction of 39-year-old Corey Quentin McCall. Corey McCall’s hearing in Berrien County court was scheduled for Friday. Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, were shot in
From the Associated Press — The Michigan House has overwhelmingly approved a $65 billion state spending plan and the release of billions in federal COVID-19 relief aid for K-12 schools. There is an agreement between the Republican-led
The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to completely close down I-196 from M-89 to M-40 for barrier wall repair. Those heading north will exit at M-89 near Ganges and Fennville and head east to M-40, then
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus and Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson will return to Benton Harbor for a special scholarship fundraiser event supporting Lake Michigan College students this summer. “Lake Michigan College Legends Scholarship Fundraiser
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — As the remaining U.S. forces exit Afghanistan, President Joe Biden is set to have his first face-to-face meeting with his Afghan counterpart, Ashraf Ghani, at the White House
The week of June 27 to July 4 will be Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan. That’s when boaters will be reminded of things they can do to help prevent the spread of invasive species. Michigan
A year of free tuition is being offered by Lake Michigan College. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News the offer covers full tuition and fees up to 30 credit hours for students who enroll in the
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the launch of a new hotline to report cases of abuse by Boy Scout leaders. In a video released Thursday, Nessel said in order to pursue charges against Boy Scout
Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten is stepping down. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told the county personnel committee on Thursday Britten’s last day will be July 9. “We wish Nicki the absolute best as she pursues
A resolution from state Senator Kim LaSata formally recognizing July as Dark Sky Awareness Month has been approved by the Michigan Senate. LaSata says it’s to help increase awareness and educational opportunities surrounding dark sky preserves. Those
Lake Michigan College has announced a free year of tuition for all students in the 2021-2022 academic year. LMC has released the following: Lake Michigan College is offering free tuition to students for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Congressman Fred Upton and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell are applauding the passage of their bill to protect all Americans and our environment from harmful forever chemicals known as PFAS in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s markup. The
A new report predicts Michigan’s economy would see major benefits from the Biden administration’s proposed $274 billion investment to electrify the transportation sector. The report from Advanced Energy Economy notes the American Jobs Plan would increase GDP
Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten is stepping down. She is going to work for Spectrum Health Lakeland to be the Director of Population Health. Berrien County Deputy Health Officer Courtney Davis will replace Britten until a
