A new report looks at the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, predicting a 32% increase in suicides in the coming year if something isn’t done to help those who are struggling. Pine Rest Christian Mental
A man who robbed a bank in Three Oaks last year has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Grand Rapids says David Wilson Floyd, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, went into
Congressman Fred Upton is encouraged by what he heard from drug maker Pfizer during committee testimony on Tuesday. He tells WSJM News the Kalamazoo-based company is working on a vaccine for COVID-19, and it’s going well. “They’re
If you were anywhere along John Beers Road on Tuesday afternoon, you may have seen a “super load,” as it’s being called, transported through the area. The Berrien County Road Department says large pieces of equipment bound
From the Associated Press — Abortion opponents say they’re dropping a petition drive to prohibit a second-trimester procedure in Michigan. State election officials said the campaign didn’t produce enough valid signatures. Right to Life of Michigan says
From the Associated Press — Dozens of people squatted, thrusted and lunged on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol. It was a workout intended to highlight the plight of gyms that have been closed for months under
The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association will host a training session this week on de-escalating high stress situations. The association’s Amanda Smith tells WSJM News hospitality industry workers, especially those at restaurants, have found themselves in extraordinary
No one is hurt following a house fire in Allegan County’s Casco Township on Monday. South Haven Area Emergency Services says it responded to the blaze at 143 Blue Star Highway around 8:45 p.m. The homeowner had
Michigan is reporting 573 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 74,725 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported nine
Keeping yourself healthy and safe in hot weather is important to remember in weather like this summer’s. Dr. Tom Waters, an emergency department physician at Cleveland Clinic, says a heat emergency is most common when temperatures rise
A lot of things have seen a spike in popularity in recent months because of COVID-19 as people are kept from doing their usual activities. For example, more people are riding bicycles than ever. Matt Penniman is
The Berrien County Youth Fair may not be happening this year, but you’ll still be able to see the grandstand shows that had been planned, only in 2021. The youth fair says after the decision to postpone
Maintenance work on some Amtrak railroad crossings will begin this week in the Galien area, meaning those crossings will be closed to traffic. The Berrien County Road Department says the Cleveland Avenue Amtrak railroad crossing in the
The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting Paw Paw area residents to an online discussion it’s going to host about an upcoming road project. It’s reconstructing the I-94 interchange at M-40 in Paw Paw. MDOT is seeking
The Berrien County Road Department says a shipment of large components for a Cass County gas plant will come through the area on Tuesday. The equipment will take up the entirety of John Beers Road as it
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is teaming up with other United Way organizations from around the state for a campaign to tell the story about what they’ve been doing to help their communities during the COVID-19
Lakeshore Public Schools Superintendent Phil Freeman says it’s been all-clear at the district when it comes to additional COVID-19 cases among football players. One player tested positive a day or two after attending a workout on July
From the Associated Press — A northern Michigan restaurant lost thousands of dollars in sales after a busboy said he had COVID-19, but the employee simply wanted a day off and lied. David Hritco is manager of
Cornerstone Alliance continues to work with southwest Michigan businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them to apply for assistance. Cornerstone Vice President of Communications Christina Frank tells WSJM News even before the pandemic shut everything down,
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers will return to session to pass a multibillion-dollar plan to resolve the deficit caused by the coronavirus shutdown – with a mix of spending cuts, a drawdown of the state’s
Michigan is reporting 489 additional cases of COVID-19 for Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 74,152 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported seven
President Trump made a threat on Monday to send federal law enforcement into U.S. cities, including Detroit, to deal with unrest. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have released the following statement: In response
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking registrations now for its annual School Supply Spectacular in Cass County. United Way Volunteer Engagement Director Debbie Ramirez tells WSJM News they give away 1,000 backpacks loaded with school
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A Sodus Township man is dead following a crash in Weesaw Township on Sunday afternoon. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us officers were called out to Pardee Road north of West Warren Woods Road just before
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has been awarded a $20,000 grant for bird monitoring and restoration of grassland and savanna habitat. The Cornell Labs Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has announced the grant, which the land conservancy
From the Associated Press — Revenue from Detroit’s three casinos has plummeted nearly 60% so far this year as the gambling halls’ months-long closure in response to the coronavirus pandemic continues. The decline also is leaving the
From the Associated Press — A politically-connected conservative college in southern Michigan has defied warnings from state and public health officials by holding an in-person graduation ceremony. The Detroit News reports Hillsdale College held graduation Saturday evening.
Construction has begun on Indiana Michigan Power’s new solar facility near South Bend. I&M spokesperson Schnee Garrett tells WSJM News the St. Joseph Solar Farm will feature 57,000 solar panels on 210 acres of property next to
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has introduced legislation intended to help state state’s licensed professionals during the pandemic. Her bill would require the state to a credit or prorate a fee on the renewal of a license if
