From the Associated Press — The number of COVID-19 patients at a major hospital network in western Michigan is up 40% since November 1 as a fall surge pounds the state. Spectrum Health is reporting 367 COVID-19
From the Associated Press — Authorities again are asking the public for help to solve the killing of a Lansing-area hunter who was shot during the 2018 deer season. The FBI and local police made an appeal
From the Associated Press — Western Michigan University has agreed to stop opposing a legal challenge by athletes who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The school says it will follow the terms of an injunction ordered
From the Associated Press — COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan have surpassed 3,000 for the first time in more than six months amid a fourth surge of infections. The number of adults hospitalized with confirmed cases was 3,040.
This week is the 25th anniversary of Stuff-A-Truck by 97.5 Y-Country. Morning host Matt Malone will be broadcasting from Rogers Foodland all week as they collect donations for the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency. “This is a
The South Haven City Council is saying no to being paid more. The council voted down raises last night after councilmember Chris Campbell moved to turn it down. “I’d like to make a motion to thank the
With the signing of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package now complete, Benton Harbor can expect to get the remaining money needed to replace lead water service lines around the city. Speaking during a Monday meeting, Mayor Marcus
From the Associated Press — Deer hunters might find it easier to bag a buck than to have the meat processed in some areas of Michigan. The traditional 16-day firearm season starts Monday. Some butchers in the
An event will be held by the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance this week to mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. On Friday, the WBC will host the first MOGUL, or Making Our Goals Unite Lives, event with
InterCare in Benton Harbor will hold a Kids Health Event this Saturday. It says the event will be a chance for parents to bring their kids by the M-139 clinic and get several services for their children,
89 water systems around Michigan have honored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with Water Fluoridation Quality Awards. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a total of just under 1,300 water
President Joe Biden on Monday signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure
From the Associated Press — The pending $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending law includes billions of dollars for Michigan, including to fix roads, replace lead water pipes, and expand access to high-speed internet and electric vehicle charging
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is again posting a surge in COVID-19 cases. From Saturday through Monday, there were 21,034 new cases. That brings the total to 1,209,712 since March 2020. There were 95
More companies are offering their employees flexibility in their work schedules during this pandemic. Robert Half Staffing district director Tricia Plovie says 41% of managers give employees the ability to choose when they work. “Anything from a
A Cassopolis man is being treated at Lakeland Hospital Niles for injuries he suffered in a crash Saturday night in Cass County’s Howard Township. Deputies say 45-year-old Darrell White was driving a Ford F-150 and he and
A vote on whether or not to hold former President Trump’s White House chief of staff in contempt of Congress is on the mind of Congressman Fred Upton. The St. Joseph Republican appeared on CNN’s “State of
Carol Montavon Bealor has been appointed to the Cass County Probate Court. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the appointment this week, saying Bealor has extensive experience working for the Cass County Court system. Bealor currently serves as the
A Michigan House taskforce has released a report on how to improve the state’s foster care system. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township is the chair, and says members spoke with families, judges, guardians, and special
Set for this coming Friday is luminaries in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the event couldn’t be held last year, and so it’s nice to see its return this year. “You’ll
With an announcement this week the EPA is now testing water samples taken from homes in Benton Harbor for lead, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released more information. It tells us more: To
Firearm deer hunting season gets started in Michigan on Monday, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of best practices. The DNR has released a list of the top ten best hunting practices. Number
Do you know anyone who may want to move back to Michigan for a new job or someone who needs a job? Grand Rapids-based talent attraction organization Hello West Michigan is recruiting people back to the state
The Area Agency on Aging is holding some in-person and virtual focus groups and a survey as it plans for the next few years. It says it’s working on its 2023 through 2025 Multi-Year Plan. The plan
Volunteer drivers are being sought by the Veterans Administration to take veterans from the Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Niles areas to appointments at the VA medical center in Battle Creek. The agency says it will provide
Blood lead testing is being offered in the City of Benton Harbor next week to provide residents of all ages an opportunity to get their blood tested for free. “A blood lead test can tell you if
From the Associated Press — U.S. government attorneys have asked a federal judge to uphold a decision from the waning days of the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country. The
The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties is planning a presentation and public information session on immigration issues for this month. The league says immigration expert Betsy Lozoff of the Berrien Immigrant Solidarity Network
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the city of Benton Harbor have announced a pilot program to help pay the water and sewer bills of Benton Harbor residents who are past due on their
The Berrien County Trial Court will hold its annual Adoption Day this month. The court says with a theme of Giving Thanks for Families, courts statewide are celebrating Adoption Month in November. Adoption Month has become a
