Governor Gretchen Whitmer is reacting to 13 people from two terrorist organizations charged with plotting to kidnap her and start a civil war. “Let me say this loud and clear. Hatred, bigotry, and violence have no place
Michigan State Police are investigating a crash between a train and a Cadillac El Dorado Wednesday night north of US-12 near JD’s Truck Stop. Troopers say the driver of the vehicle was gone when they arrived and
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly crash early this morning. A 28-year-old Hamilton Township man was found dead in the road just north of the Cass County line at 12:10 a.m. He has
Six people are charged with conspiring to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home prior to the election. Attorney General Dana Nessel says the investigation resulted in raids statewide. “Our efforts uncovered elaborate plans to endanger
From the Associated Press — Michigan is reaching the completion of a $16 million campaign to encourage residents to fill out the 2020 census. Michigan is tied for seventh in the country for best self-response rate, up
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and some Michigan senators are promoting a package of legislation that would better help children struggling with the learning disability. Four bills introduced in the Michigan Senate aim to better prepare
Southwestern Michigan College is making good progress on getting its new cross country team up and running, so to speak. SMC Chief of Staff Brent Brewer tells WSJM News they expect to have approval from the National
Movie theaters in Michigan will be allowed to reopen this Friday, and staff at Celebration Cinema are hard at work preparing. Celebration Cinema spokesperson Emily Loeks tells WSJM News they’re almost ready. “We will be opening six
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is calling on the Michigan Legislature to approve a mask mandate for the state. Gilchrist’s office has released the following: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued an open letter today to Senate Majority
The Michigan Maritime Museum has added a historic property. Executive director Patti Reinert says they finalized a deal this month for the Jensen Property, adjacent to campus across the Black River. “Having the historical significance that it
From the Associated Press — Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature have spent about $542,000 suing Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her use of emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate and House released the figure
The Mendel Center is seeking to raise a total of $150,000 with its new Creating Bridges Challenge Campaign. Mendel Center Director Mike Nadolski tells WSJM News the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major blow to the venue
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is telling businesses to continue following the public health guidance coming from local and federal officials following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling last week that undid some of the governor’s emergency orders.
Congressman Fred Upton started out Tuesday hopeful a COVID-19 stimulus package could be approved in Washington by the end of next week. Then President Trump announced he’s giving up on the stimulus negotiations until after the election.
Honor Credit Union says its members shredded nearly 76,000 pounds of documents through its Free Community Shred Days this year. The credit union held the events at 23 of its centers for a total of 11 shred
South Haven Area Emergency Services is taking fire and water safety messages to school kids. They paraded equipment past Maple Grove School on Tuesday, with more events planned for this week’s Fire Prevention Week. Chief Brandon Hinz
If you remain among the estimated 20,000 in Michigan who have not yet responded to the census, time is getting short. The deadline has been extended to October 31 and state census director Kerry Ebersole-Singh says their
Governor Whitmer has taken action that will give some clerks in Michigan the ability to start processing absentee ballots a few hours before Election Day. “Today I’m signing a bill to help ensure every vote is counted
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved another round of street work. During a Monday meeting, they approved a $310,000 with Kalin Construction for work that will include repairs to alleys. Mayor Marcus Muhammad said the alley work
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michiganders to continue masking up after a state Supreme Court ruling against her emergency orders. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday issued a new mask order, and then
Harbor Habitat for Humanity is preparing to celebrate 25 years of homebuilding in the Benton Harbor area. The organization says it’s planning a virtual celebration day filled with a walk, awards, trivia, and prizes. The October 10
A series of forums will be held over the next month for Berrien County residents to talk about racism and ways the community can be improved. Berrien County ALPACT Secretary Audrey Lester tells WSJM News the group
Trick or treating has not been canceled in the city of South Haven this year, but officials are urging everyone to be safe if they do go out on Halloween. The city of South haven has released
The Berrien County Health Department is urging residents to continue taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That’s after a Michigan Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down many of the orders issued by Governor Gretchen
The city of South Haven is being awarded CARES Act money. The city has released the following: The City of South Haven and South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) were awarded grants related to Coronavirus Relief Funding
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued an emergency order intended to keep some COVID-19 precautions in place after the Michigan Supreme Court last week undid some of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency orders. The
(Lansing, MI – AP) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer says a statewide mask requirement remains in effect despite the Michigan Supreme Court’s invalidation of a law that underpins her orders to control the coronavirus pandemic. The governor pointed
Starting today and running through October 19, researchers from Michigan State University will be working with police agencies in Kent and Wayne counties to evaluate methods of enforcing distracted driving laws. Jon Ross, spokesperson for the Office
The ACLU of Michigan is holding an online event Tuesday for Berrien County. Rodd Monts heads up the People Power Tour and began holding them in December in Saginaw, Sterling Heights, Jackson, and other areas they want
The Michigan Supreme Court ruling against Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s use of emergency power comes as the group Unlock Michigan has been working to repeal the 1945 law used for those orders. Group spokesman Fred Wszolek says the
