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No one is hurt after a bank robbery in Niles on Thursday. The Niles Police Department says officers responded to TCF Bank on East Main Street around 1:40 p.m. The suspect had fled with an undisclosed amount

Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren Hamel says the skyrocketing number of new COVID-19 cases we’re seeing in Berrien County lately is due to people being less diligent. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Hamel

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says federal support is again needed for COVID-19 relief. She has sent a letter signed by Democratic legislative leaders and herself to congressional leaders of both parties. “I did ask the Republican leader in

From the Associated Press — Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield has slapped down calls by some Republican lawmakers that Governor Gretchen Whitmer should be impeached. The Levering Republican on Wednesday called the effort a distraction from what

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have sent a letter to President Trump asking for a COVID-19 relief package to be approved in Washington. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen

The Berrien County Health Department has issued an open letter to the community also signed by Cornerstone Alliance, Indiana Michigan Power, and Whirlpool, among others. In it, they appeal for vigilance in the fight against COVID-19 as

Congressman Fred Upton is ready to get back to the drawing board when it comes to getting a new COVID-19 relief package approved in Washington. He tells WSJM News now that the elections are over, Republicans and

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging caution around Great Lake piers, breakwaters, and jetties, especially during times of high wind and waves. The Army Corps says there have been many accidents near harbor structures throughout

Berrien County is now seeing an average of 140 new COVID-19 cases each day. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News this situation has gotten drastically worse since the start of October. “This trend

Michigan is reporting 5,772 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 277,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 62 additional

From the Associated Press — Wildlife officials in many states are issuing lots more hunting and fishing licenses this year – apparently because of the coronavirus. Americans who are weary of being cooped up at home and

From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan says it will pay $9.25 million to eight women who reported emotional or sexual abuse by a man who became the school’s chief academic officer. Martin Philbert spent

Love ‘em or hate ’em, people driving golf carts in the city of South Haven can be a wonderful convenience to those using them. At the same time, they can be an annoyance to others driving on

Due to increasing demand for COVID-19 testing and a nationwide shortage of supplies, Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised eligibility changes for those seeking a test at a Lakeland facility. The modifications ensure that those who are most

Due to COVID-19, Bronson Healthcare has updated its visitor guidelines. Bronson has released the following: With the continued rise of COVID-19 across the state and within our communities, Bronson Healthcare has updated its visitor guidelines. Effective Thursday,

Congressman Fred Upton was the first U.S. House Republican to acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden after the presidential election was called this month. He tells WSJM News many of his colleagues are now coming around, and he thinks

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning about an increase in cases of gonorrhea this year. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News they’re up 22% with the state already passing last year’s total for

The St. Joseph Welcome Center is closed for at least two weeks. St. Joseph Today Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM News it’s because of a possible COVID-19 contact at the organization. “We are OK,” Zapal said. “We’ve

Two suspects are in custody after a chase with police in the Niles area on Friday. The Niles Police Department says deputies with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department chased a vehicle into the city limits shortly before

Lake Michigan College is increasing safety precautions in response to new state directives to slow the spread of COVID-19. Non-essential employees will begin working remotely and additional in-person classes will move to remote learning beginning Wednesday, November

The Berrien County Trial Court is moving back to Phase One of the Michigan Supreme Court’s Return to Full Capacity Guide after recent developments with COVID-19 in the area. The court has released the following: Due to

A Benton Harbor man is in the Berrien County Jail for a deadly hit-and-run Monday night at Briarwood Apartments in Benton Township. Anthony Wilson left the scene after hitting and killing 35-year-old Thomas Hoiles, who was on

The South Haven City Council received an update from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority regarding the city’s current beach safety plan. There have been calls from the community for lifeguards at the city’s north and south

Michigan is reporting 7,458 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 272,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 79 additional

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is putting out a warning about scammers. They say scam artists are again active, claiming to be with the department, Berrien County, the Internal Revenue Service, or the Treasury Department. The office

A 35-year-old man is dead after a hit-and-run accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle in Benton Township. It happened at 9 p.m. Monday on Union Street at the Briarwood Apartments. According to police, the SUV pulled

From the Associated Press — A Michigan congressman says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Republican U.S. Representative Tim Walberg says his symptoms are mild so far. Walberg was reelected to a seventh term in the 7th