The new splash pad in Lincoln Township could open next week. Township Treasurer Terrie Smith tells WSJM News the splash pad is at Community Center Park behind the township hall off Roosevelt Road. It’s been delayed multiple
A grand opening of the new ESports lab at Benton Harbor High School will take place next week. Benton Harbor Area Schools says it will be Tuesday at the high school at 4:30 p.m. The district is
The Benefit Car Show will close Maiden Lane in one direction between Lincoln Avenue and Washington Avenue on Saturday. The Berrien County Road Department says eastbound traffic on Maiden Lane will be closed from Saturday morning to
The city of Buchanan is raising its fees for parking violations. It says starting July 1, the fees for any parking violation in the city of Buchanan will increase to $25 per violation. If the parking citation
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rejected a proposal for a $180 million off-reservation casino in western Michigan that a tribe has been working toward for over a decade. Whitmer’s rejection of the proposal
From the Associated Press — State police say a sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a driver during a “physical altercation” after the deputy pulled a car over in western Michigan’s Allegan County. The deputy was conducting a traffic
From the Associated Press — A law firm says about 20 students at a Michigan high school where four students were killed in a mass shooting say their constitutional rights to safety and education have been violated.
State Senator Ed McBroom revealed he had been ordered to testify before a congressional committee probing the January 6th Capitol insurrection, but he refused. McBroom heads up the state Senate Oversight Committee which investigated allegations of fraud
The University of Michigan has raised tuition for in-state students by $558 dollars for the coming year. Regent Denise Ilitch says its the 39th consecutive rate hike and it has to stop. “This continual increasing has limited
Voting-rights groups in Michigan are working to increase awareness about and access to voting in jails. In Michigan, anyone not serving a prison sentence is eligible to vote, although there are barriers often making it nearly impossible
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law legislation from state Representative Mary Whiteford that aims to provide more mental health professionals to underserved areas. Whiteford says because the state has not updated the eligibility requirements for community
Set for this Saturday is the first annual Benefit Car Show at Maiden Lane Park in St. Joseph Township. The car show is being held to honor police and firefighters and will feature a wide variety of
Gun reform legislation could be approved by the Senate next week. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News Senate negotiators were able to reach a compromise left out a few of the proposals that were initially on the
Berrien County officials have a friendly reminder for everyone who walks along their pier in St. Joseph or visits Silver Beach: please don’t steal the life rings. Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chair Mac Elliott told colleagues
The Historical Society of Michigan has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to help the Van Buren County Historical Society in Hartford recover from the severe storm damage of June 13. Thunderstorms and high winds tore
From the Associated Press — Organizers behind two high-profile proposed laws in Michigan skipped a deadline to potentially appear on November’s ballot and will instead look to get the initiatives approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Organizers behind
All Berrien County facilities will be closed on Monday in recognition of Juneteenth. However, not everyone’s happy about it. At a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Chair Mac Elliott read a resolution stating
Abbott Nutrition has paused production of its EleCare baby formula at its Sturgis plant due to flooding this week. The plant had flooding in several areas after heavy rains soaked the area on Monday. Comprehensive testing will
Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington has fired police officer Christopher Schurr, effective June 10. Schurr is charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya on April 4, and Lyoya’s family attorney plans to
Michigan State Police and other agencies are stepping up speeding enforcement starting Saturday. They will do a week-long “Great Lakes, High Stakes” campaign from June 18 until the 26 after saying they have seen, along with other
A summer youth employment program is being held by the city of Benton Harbor. It says the Youth Employment Project is looking to hire around 150 youths between the ages of 14 and 19 to perform various
The next hearing of the House select committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 will be Thursday at 1 p.m. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News those who have so far testified
More than 16,000 pounds of empty water bottles have been recycled in Benton Harbor through a plastic water bottle recycling program offered during state of Michigan water distribution hours. Water distribution project coordinator Dashuna Robinson tells WSJM
St. Joseph Today has unveiled a new mural on the bluff stairs in St. Joseph. The mural painted by Illinois-based artist Nate Baranowski is of three children riding slides down the stairs. St. Joseph Today Events Manager
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says it seized 148 grams of meth in a bust this week. Detectives got word a Kalamazoo woman would be selling meth in Bloomingdale Township around 7 p.m. on Tuesday and
Indiana Michigan Power continues its restoration effort following Monday’s storms that knocked out electricity to thousands of customers. I&M tells us the following: Power is back on for more than 50% of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers
The resignation of Superintendent Andrae Townsel has been accepted by the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education. The board this week voted four to three to accept Townsel’s resignation. He’s leaving the district to be the
Whirlpool has started a new walking challenge for employees to help raise money for the United Way of Southwest Michigan. The One Whirlpool Walking Challenge kicked off this week with Whirlpool CEO Mark Bitzer leading a walk
10 Republican and 10 Democratic senators, including Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow, have introduced a new proposal aimed at curbing gun violence. Senator Stabenow said it has many facet including strengthening background checks for gun buyers below the age
The latest county census data found Michigan’s child poverty rate remains at 19%, and groups advocating for children and families say it is time to raise the state Earned Income Tax Credit. Michigan residents are grappling with
