The largest outbreak of salmonella associated with backyard chicken flocks has hit the United States, and experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s critical that bird owners take precautions to keep it from
St. Joseph City Commissioners have given the green light to a pedestrian bridge over the Paw Paw River from the Harbor Village neighborhood by Harbor Shores. At a Monday meeting, Rob Cleveland with Cornerstone Alliance said it
Michigan Red Cross volunteers are pitching in to help people in Texas and Louisiana deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The CEO of the American Red Cross in Michigan, Kimberly Burton, tells Michigan News Network a lot of
As a new academic year draws closer, state Representative Beth Griffin of Mattawan is applauding the increased funding schools are receiving. She tells us the state legislature last year approved a per pupil funding increase of $60
Congress gets back to work next week, and Fred Upton is ready to get a few things done. The Republican congressman from Michigan’s Sixth District told Michigan’s Big Show this week Congress has to get to work
Two more suspects have been charged in the shooting death of a Benton Harbor man this month. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office tells WSJM News 21-year-old Shuantae Hill and 23-year-old Denzeil Dade are now charged with felony murder,
From the Associated Press — If you’re a hunter who shoots deer or related animals in other states, be advised that there are new rules about bringing their parts into Michigan. The tougher regulations are intended to prevent
A warning is going out in St. Joseph Township to keep your doors locked on your homes and your vehicles. The township police department on Facebook says they’ve had several home invasions and window peepings in the
Michigan is set to start issuing driver’s licenses today that residents eventually need to board domestic flights if they don’t have passports or other accepted documents. New ID standards were created after the September 11, 2001 terrorist
Get ready for some pain at the gas pump, courtesy of Hurricane Harvey. Prices around the state went up a modest 6¢ a gallon over the past week according to Triple-A Michigan, but more increases are on
A new television spot will soon be airing around the region to attract more tourists to South Haven. South Haven-Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Scott Reinert tells WSJM News the ad shines a light on
Plans are already being made for next year’s Berrien County Youth Fair now that the 2017 edition has wrapped up. The attendance numbers are in, and Berrien County Youth Fair Director Karen Klug tells WSJM News more
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have honored a local Michigan State Police trooper with a key to the city. Trooper Maurice Burton retired this year after serving the state police since 1986. He’d been the city’s community service
There’s already a Kalamazoo Promise for students. Now, some business owners are trying to set up a Flint Promise scholarship program. Detroit Pistons owner and Flint area native Tom Gores, along with the Consumers Energy Foundation, on
Another public hearing will be held on the question of the Berrien County Road Commission. Board of Commissioners Chair Jon Hinkelman tells WSJM News the board is thinking about creating a new county roads department to take over
Congressman Fred Upton is hoping to see the situation in the White House stabilize with recent changes in staff. He tells us he’s optimistic about the job new Chief of Staff John Kelly can do. Congressman Upton
A bill is being pushed in Lansing to allow parents to listen in on the phone calls of their children. State Representative Pete Lucido told Michigan’s Big Show this week that eavesdropping on phone calls is a
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have tabled a proposal to install some police cameras in key areas of the city to help with crime prevention. At a meeting this past week, the commission was asked to approve a
Michigan Gas Utilities has awarded a $2,000 grant to the Sodus Township Fire Department. Spokesperson Matt Cullen tells WSJM News the money is for the purchase water rescue equipment. The grant comes as part of the Michigan Gas
The sheriff in Kalamazoo County is hoping to reduce the number of mentally ill individuals who wind up incarcerated. Sheriff Rick Fuller tells WKZO News he’s implementing the national Stepping Up Initiative in his county. “That is designed
A new survey from AAA Michigan shows the average cost of owning and driving a car is nearly $8,500 per year. AAA spokeswoman Susan Hiltz tells Michigan News Network the type of vehicle can make a big difference. “It’s
Congressman Fred Upton is hoping to see the United States get more help from other countries in Afghanistan. Following President Trump’s announcement this week more troops will be sent there, Upton told WSJM News he’s glad the
A push will be made by libraries all over Michigan to sign up kids for cards next month. Kay McAdam, with the Van Buren District Library, tells WSJM News the American Library Association declared September Library Card Sign
Volunteers from the American Red Cross in Michigan are heading to Texas to help out as Hurricane Harvey is bearing down on that state. Mike Mitchell, executive director of the Red Cross in West Michigan, says two
More Michigan school districts are contracting out support services these days in order to save money, and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy says that’s a good thing. Director of Fiscal Policy James Hohman tells WSJM News
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone of some safety tips ahead of the start of a new school year. Deputy Kelly Laesch tells WSJM News drivers need to mind their manners around school buses. “If
A St. Joseph Girl Scout is making good in the community by encouraging young people to read. Elise Voglewede is about to enter the ninth grade at St. Joe High School, and she’s built a Little Free
A candlelight vigil for suicide victims will be held next month in St. Joseph. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the local event will take place on the veranda of the Whitcomb from 8 to
Kinexus is gearing up to hold its fifth annual Manufacturing Day event this October. Spokesperson Mary Morphey tells WSJM News Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for students, teachers, and others to tour local manufacturing facilities. “Attendees will
Two charges of assault with intent to murder are now faced by a 47-year-old man from Missouri for a stabbing attack on two people in a vehicle near Paw Paw late Sunday night. Boyd Hicks is in
