Michigan State Police are investigating a Berrien Township crash that killed a woman Sunday night. Around 6:20, troopers were dispatched to US-31 Hwy, a half mile south of Lake Chapin Road, for a single car crash. Upon their
Officials in Kalamazoo say 450 gallons of waste overflowed from a sanitary sewer after vandals removed a manhole cover and stuffed the sewer with sticks and other debris. MLive reports that the Department of Public Services Field Services
AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 4 cents per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday that the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.16 per gallon. That’s
Michigan’s status as a presidential battleground is no longer in question on the eve of the election. Barack Obama trounced Republicans here twice, making the state an afterthought the last eight years outside of the primaries. But in
Voters are being reminded of the rules they need to follow when they head to the polls Tuesday. Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says the ballot selfie ban remains in effect, so don’t take any pictures
Veterans Day is Friday, and the American Legion in Buchanan has some special events planned throughout the week. The legion’s Bob Blaylock tells WSJM News they’re inviting in some guests to talk about combat tracking in Vietnam.
In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for November 4, 2016, the final report from the July courthouse shooting is released, a date for Mercy Hospital’s demolition is set, and more.
The former Mercy Hospital building in Benton Harbor will soon be no more. Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski tells us demolition starts Monday, and it should be finished within a few weeks. Witkowski tells WSJM News it’s a shame
A report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy this week concluded there’s no evidence that the Pure Michigan tourism campaign is worth the money, but if you ask local tourism leaders, they’ll tell you otherwise. Millicent
Voting has opened in the sixth annual Celebrated Service Awards. The awards are handed out each year by Celebration Cinema to recognize businesses in each of its service areas that give their customers the best treatment. In the Benton Harbor-St.
A Marcellus man is facing several charges after police say he caused a crash south of Lawton Friday night that led to a semi spilling corn all over M-40. It happened around 10:35 p.m. just north of County
This is the weekend to fall back. Come 2 a.m. Sunday, don’t forget to turn your clocks back by one hour, as it is the end of Daylight Savings time. Emergency preparedness experts also say the time
Grand Rapids Police are deploying more patrol units and plainclothes officers in targeted areas of the city this weekend as it reacts to an increase in gun violence over the last two months. Chief David Rahinsky said Friday the
Amtrak’s Wolverine line is back up to full service now that some maintenance work on tracks in Calhoun and Jackson counties has been finished. Spokesperson Marc Magliari tells WSJM News it was a busy construction season. “We and
It’s the change of the season on Mackinac Island. The island just wrapped up the season, and the Grand Hotel said goodbye to its last guest earlier this week, according to hotel president and owner Dan Musser.
Today brings a special sale to benefit the Al-Van Humane Society in South Haven. The organization’s Kyah Culp tells WSJM News they’re selling toys that ought to appeal to your sense of nostalgia. “They are vintage collectible toys from all kinds
The tree-killing emerald ash borer has made its way to Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Contractors working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture placed 122 traps this year in five U.P. counties where the ash borer wasn’t known to
With winter almost here, Michigan State Police say now is a good time to get prepared for cold weather emergencies. The MSP office of emergency preparedness tells us it’s a good idea to set aside a kit
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, Congressman Fred Upton says lawmakers are going to have to work with that person. The big day is next Tuesday, and come January, either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will
Three people are facing charges after South Haven police this week got a report of someone chasing others around with a knife. The call came in around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, and when police went out to the
The Berrien County Health Department is working with the state on making sure no recalled strawberries remain on store shelves. The frozen strawberries have been found to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Guy Miller, with the county
A man is facing charges after police say he intentionally struck two women on horseback with a vehicle in Cass County. The prosecutor’s office says 32-year-old Adam Robert Biek faces assault with intent to do great bodily
A South Haven man has been charged with murder in the death of a man reported missing this summer. The South Haven Police Department says 39-year-old Matthew Morin was reported missing on July 9, and his body
Public housing residents in Traverse City have removed campaign signs after officials threatened to evict them. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter to the Traverse City Housing Commission, calling the eviction notices “heartless.” Michael
Mackinac Island’s oldest and longest-running ferry boat company is leaving the passenger business and selling its boats to a competitor. The Detroit Free Press reports that the financially-struggling Arnold Transit Company is preparing to halt all passenger
The fight over selfies at Michigan voting booths appears to be over for now. A federal appeals court said Thursday it won’t revisit the decision of one of its three-judge panels. A federal judge in Grand Rapids had signed
In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for November 4, 2016, the final report from the July courthouse shooting is released, a date for Mercy Hospital’s demolition is set, and more.
Voters are being reminded of the rules they need to follow when they head to the polls next Tuesday. Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says the ballot selfie ban remains in effect, so don’t take any
The Van Buren County United Way will collect food for local pantries this Saturday with its annual Stuff the Bus drive. The organization’s Vera Tanier-Sebree tells WSJM News they hold the event each fall to help out.
Veterans Day is next Friday, and the American Legion in Buchanan has some special events planned throughout the week. The legion’s Bob Blaylock tells WSJM News they’re inviting in some guests to talk about combat tracking in
