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Set for this month is the 2018 Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest at T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County. Not far from Cassopolis, the park will be the site of hayrides, face painting, zip lines, bonfires, and

The early enrollment numbers for Benton Harbor Area Schools this year are down slightly. District CEO Robert Herrera told WSJM News this week the counts are showing a loss of about 70 students from last year, which

With hunters now hitting the woods, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking them to be on the lookout for bovine tuberculosis. DNR deer biologist Ashley Autenrieth tells WSJM News bovine TB is an ailment in

The Berrien County Office of Emergency Management is preparing to offer another round of Community Emergency Response Team training to the public. The Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is trained to help respond to disasters in

From the Associated Press — Central Michigan University says it has kicked a fraternity out of school after many allegations of sexual misconduct and hazing and the death of a member. Vice President Steven Johnson says the allegations

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Domestic Violence Coalition of Van Buren County, located in Paw Paw is ready to help. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are

Help from Indiana Michigan Power is on standby on the Gulf Coast to respond to power outages caused by Hurricane Michael. The storm made landfall Wednesday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle and will soak Alabama, Florida, Georgia,

The Senate’s confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court this weekend will probably energize both political parties for next month’s elections. So thinks Congressman Fred Upton, who tells WSJM News the Kavanaugh controversy will have

A new two-minute video highlighting the damage done in Illinois by Asian carp is being promoted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The video was posted by the group “Block Asian Carp” with a link to

Congress has approved a sprawling bill to improve the nation’s ports, dams and harbors, protect against floods, restore shorelines and support other water-related projects. The massive Water Resources Development Act would authorize spending for projects nationwide, including

By Doug Cunningham Law enforcement is trying to scare Michigan voters from ending marijuana prohibition. That’s the reaction from Josh Hovey, spokesperson for the group behind the November 6th marijuana legalization ballot question. Prosecutors and cops statewide

St. Joseph High School is hoping to attract more students who play more than one sport in the coming year. So says Athletic Director Kevin Guzzo, who gave his annual athletics report to the board of education

A new report from the Michigan League for Public Policy shows a racial disparity in the state when it comes to the standardized test scores of students. The league’s Gilda Jacobs tells WSJM News the differences are

A finalized code of conduct at Benton Harbor Area Schools and new security procedures are close to being implemented. District CEO Robert Herrera told WSJM News after a meeting this week the new school resource officer set

St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Ann Cardon is hoping to help push for a change in how schools are funded in the state. This week, she spoke to the board of education about a report from the

Berrien County’s tax software will be offline on Wednesday. Below is a message from Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski. “On Wednesday October 10th, 2018, the Berrien County Tax software will be down all day, as the County

By Doug Cunningham. In November, 6th District U.S. Rep. Fred Upton will face voters in his most competitive re-election ever. A September poll from Public Policy Polling showed Democrat Dr. Matt Longjohn within four points of Upton.

A snow plow that drives itself? Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle told Michigan News Network this week the idea is not quite as far-fetched at you might think. “You’d be surprised,” Steudle said. “We have

Public safety officers in St. Joseph are the latest to be getting body cameras. Deputy Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker was given approval by the city commission Monday night for the purchase after testing several different brands

Two benches owned by the city of New Buffalo have been destroyed by vandals. The city’s police department says on Facebook the suspects broke the benches apart early Saturday morning. They were located outside Rosie’s Restaurant at

Dr. Matt Longjohn is the Democrat challenging Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Michigan’s 6th congressional district on November 6th. In an interview with WSJM News Director Doug Cunningham, Longjohn lays out wha the says is

Audrey Niffenegger is a name you might not be familiar with. She is an author born in 1963 in South Haven, with her debut novel, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” being published in 2003. It was made into

The St. Joseph City Commission is looking into becoming the 45th local government in Michigan to enact its own anti-discrimination ordinance to protect the LGBTQ community, as efforts in the state Legislature to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil

South Haven Police are looking for two suspects accused of an armed robbery shortly before 11:30 Sunday night at the Shell gas station in the 400 block of Broadway. One is a black male about 6-feet tall

With this being Fire Prevention Week, South Haven Area Emergency Services is planning to hold its annual Fire Safety Fun Night on Thursday. Executive Director Ron Wise tells WSJM News everyone’s welcome to bring the kids down

From the Associated Press — Eager to snap and post an online photo of your Michigan ballot in the November 6 election? Think again. A lawsuit over photos in polling places still hasn’t reached the finish line

The latest financial audit has found St. Joseph Public Schools to be in good shape. At a Monday meeting, the board of education was told the district in the last year spent slightly less than what it

Lake Michigan College has named its new wine and viticulture center in honor of a Stevensville couple who has worked to help the college complete major projects. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News the Welch Center

Feeding America West Michigan is conducting a study on a possible community food center in Benton Harbor. Marketing and Development Director Pattijean McCahill tells WSJM News the organization helps relieve hunger in 40 counties, but right now

From the Associated Press — The state of Michigan says nine service agencies have been awarded a total of $54 million in grants for low-income assistance with heating and electric bills and to teach energy self-sufficiency. The Michigan