There will be no moratorium on bed and breakfast establishments in residential zones in St. Joseph. Instead, the city commission plans to amend its zoning laws to ban any future such businesses in R1 zones and possibly
Researchers have located more bones from a prehistoric creature that used to roam around Michigan. Giant mastodons are relatives of modern elephants. A backbone was located during a dig for prehistoric bones on Saturday in Mayville, in
Hillary Clinton is not having any of Donald Trump’s reasons for his 2005 remarks with entertainment reporter Billy Bush, which the Republican presidential nominee is trying to brush off as “locker room talk.” “He just doubled down
An investigation is underway into a shooting in Benton Harbor Monday afternoon. Police say a man was shot shortly before 4 p.m. near the intersection of Empire and Pavone. His injuries are described as non-life threatening and
Kids from 7th through 12th grades are being invited by Michigan State Police to a “Workout With A Cop” event at the Renaissance Athletic Club in Benton Harbor this weekend. Trooper Ryan Codde tells WSJM News it
State Senator John Proos says he had a bit of a hard time watching Sunday night’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. He tells Michael Patrick Shiels and “Michigan’s Big Show” that the discussion lacked
AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 10¢ per gallon in the past week, and we have the state’s lowest average in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area. The Dearborn-based auto club says the average
Several high-priortity items are before the St. Joseph City Commission tonight. In addition to getting an update from city officials about a long-vacant home in the 900 block of Wayne Street, they will discuss a six-month moratorium
It’s almost time to start planning your fall color tour in Michigan, and the state association of road commissions has released its list of recommended routes if you want to get the most spectacular views possible. Director
Work to replace 7 traffic signals in St. Joseph will start on Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’re putting in upgraded signals on mast arms, or poles, rather than the kind
In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for October 7, 2016, the South Haven lighthouse is completely restored, Benton Harbor school leaders are drafting plans to keep students safe, and more.
Parents are being asked for their thoughts on how security could be improved at Benton Harbor Area Schools. That’s as the district pursues a $2 million state grant to enhance safety and help prevent gang activity. Superintendent
The 21st Century Cures initiative, legislation championed by Congressman Fred Uptton, could get final approval from Congress by the end of the year. Upton has been pushing the plan for well over a year now, and tells
Time is running out to register to vote if you want to have a say in next month’s elections. Michigan Secretary of State’s office spokesperson Fred Woodhams tells WSJM news the deadline is Tuesday. He also notes
The Michigan Department of Transportation is advising drivers of a road project about to get started in Van Buren County that could affect some commutes. It says there will be lane closures on M-40 between Gobles and
An 11-year-old video surfaced this week in which Donald Trump is heard making sexually aggressive comments about women. Trump has apologized. Congressman Fred Upton has issued the following statement regarding the comments made by Trump: “These degrading and dangerous comments
Legislation from state Representative Al Pscholka expanding Michigan’s Good Samaritan law has been signed by Governor Rick Snyder. The new law will allow people of any age to report someone having an overdose without fear of facing
The public has finally had a chance to feast its eyes on the newly renovated South Haven lighthouse. The plastic tarps covering the structure were stripped away Friday morning to show off the $300,000 in work the
State Senator John Proos has introduced legislation that would let residents of Michigan and Indiana border communities use library services across state lines. The plan would sign Michigan on to the Interstate Library Compact, which is an
A brand new radio station will go on the air next week in South Bend, thanks to Midwest Family Broadcasting, South Bend. LIVE 99.9 will play top 40 hits and go live at noon on Tuesday. It
The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team has nabbed a couple of suspected meth makers following a raid on Thursday. It says officers searched a property in the 70,000 block of Conrad Road in Milton Township after getting
Legislation from state Representative Dave Pagel designed to increase access to fresh fruits and veggies is getting a thumbs up from American Heart Association members. The Michigan Healthy Food Access Campaign’s Ted O’Dell says the Healthy Food
Criminal justice agencies across Michigan are getting more than $6 million in federal grants to strengthen crime fighting and anti-drug efforts. The money announced Friday by Michigan State Police comes from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski has some good news and some bad news. The good news is more property owners who are delinquent on their taxes have signed on to payment plans though his office. Witkowski tells WSJM
$5,300 has been raised to flush out cancer by WSJM sister station 98.3 The Coast. Staff, local celebrities, and community volunteers spent Friday at City Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning in downtown St. Joseph sitting on a
30 Michiganders have been sent by the American Red Cross to Florida and North Carolina to help with the response to Hurricane Matthew. Spokesperson Vicki Eichstaedt says it’s part of a significant overall response that includes volunteers
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing party unity for Democrats ahead of the presidential election in November. He made four Michigan stops yesterday to campaign for Hillary Clinton, and says she now backs many of the proposals
In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for October 7, 2016, the South Haven lighthouse is completely restored, Benton Harbor school leaders are drafting plans to keep students safe, and more.
The public has finally had a chance to feast its eyes on the newly renovated South Haven lighthouse. The plastic tarps covering the structure were stripped away Friday morning to show off the $300,000 in work the
Anyone in Michigan may report drug overdoses without fear of being prosecuted for illegal possession or use under legislation signed by Governor Rick Snyder. The House voted last month to exempt people of any age from prosecution
