From the Associated Press — A sudden loss of soil strength under saturated conditions most likely caused dams to collapse last year and contributed to flooding that forced evacuations of about 10,000 people. That’s according to an
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting 6,093 new cases of COVID-19 for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday combined. That works out to 2,031 per day across the three days. The state’s COVID dashboard shows
The start of the new school year at St. Joseph Public Schools has gone mostly well, according to Superintendent Jenny Fee. Speaking at Monday’s board of education meeting, Fee said there have been nine positive cases of
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new proposal to spend $1.4 billion on expanding healthcare in Michigan. Her plan is called the MI Healthy Communities plan, and it would seek to expand healthcare for families, improve healthcare
A meeting for residents to learn about a new streetscape project in Harbert is set for this week. The Harbert Community Streetscape and Park Presentation will be Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Harbert Park on
The Michigan Department of Transportation has released a new video showcasing progress that has been made on the project to connect US-31 to I-94. The $121.5 million project means the construction of miles of brand new highway
The Michigan Works Association has honored state Representative Beth Griffin of Mattawan as its 2021 Legislator of the Year. Kinexus Group Vice President Al Pscholka tells WSJM News Griffin was selected for the honor for her work
A proposed rate increase by Michigan Gas Utilities has been reduced by the Michigan Public Service Commission after state Attorney General Dana Nessel brought a case before the panel. Nessel’s office says the MPSC last week approved
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill that would have restricted state officials’ ability to use the Public Threat Alert System to announce new laws or executive orders The Democratic governor
Demolition has begun on the old Michigan Maritime Museum building in South Haven. The work comes as part of the museum’s $8 million Launching a Legacy Campaign to double the size of the campus and expand programming.
Are you already shopping for the holidays? 27% of adults in the U.S. have started or will by the end of this month. Creditcards.com senior analyst Ted Rossman says some of the reasons include: convenience, better deals,
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s health department has created a way for adults to find their immunization records online. The Michigan Immunization Portal is open to residents ages 18 and older. They can download, save or
The South Haven Police Department says the missing girl referenced below has been found safe and healthy. Original story: The South Haven Police Department is looking for a missing girl. It says Chloe Carolyn Brinks walked away
There will be a volunteer day this month at Warren Woods State Park in Berrien County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the stewardship day will be Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers
From the Associated Press — A prosecutor has filed criminal complaints against two northern Michigan men in connection with an attack on a newspaper reporter covering a meeting by a group opposing masks and vaccination mandates. The
Spectrum Health Lakeland says its famous Veggie Van will make a stop in Hartford this month. The Veggie Van is a mobile food pantry that gives out bags of free fresh produce to anyone who stops by.
With the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Saturday, firefighters, police, and EMT personnel held memorials across southwest Michigan. Among the agencies to mark the day was South Haven Area Emergencies. SHAES members
Berrien County will hold a Community Recycling Event on September 18. Berrien County Environmental Property Manager Jaysen Field tells WSJM News it will be a chance for anyone to drop off unwanted hard foam, electronics, and household
Market Van Buren has helped Paw Paw Township secure a $57,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to do a feasibility study on a road expansion to reduce truck traffic through downtown Paw Paw. Market Van
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the last bill in a package to allow first time drunk drivers to have a chance at getting their criminal records expunged. The bill signed Friday requires
The Allegan County Health Department has declined to rescind a COVID-19 mask order for schools after being asked to do so by the Allegan County Board of Commissioners. The board on August 20 passed a resolution requesting
Firearms deer hunting season opened today. Chad Stewart at the DNR told Michigan News Network after years of declining numbers of hunters, last year about 5% more people took to the woods during the pandemic. “Our hunters
The Southwest Michigan Tourist Council is now signing people up for the next Makers Trail Passport program. Director Millicent Huminsky tells WSJM News the Makers Trail Passport is a rewards program that encourages people to do what
The Michigan Department of Transportation has been working to assess the condition of bridges around the state as it seeks to ensure none of them are in poor shape. Speaking on the most recent episode of MDOT’s
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan marching band is performing a halftime show on Saturday that its director says will not only pay tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, but also
From the Associated Press — Advocacy groups want the Biden administration to help provide safe drinking water in Benton Harbor. Tests in recent years have shown excessive lead levels in the low-income, predominantly Black city’s water. A
The 20th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks is on Saturday, and local police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and community leaders gathered at Benton Harbor’s Resiliency Plaza on Friday to pay tribute to those who lost their
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Michiganders are concerned about the quality of their health care, according to new research. A recent poll of about 600 Michigan voters finds neatly 80% agree the amount they pay for
From the Associated Press — Michigan health and business officials are pleading with people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. They cite hospital workforce shortages, unnecessary deaths and concerns that end-of-summer travel and the return to school may
Market Van Buren has helped Paw Paw Township secure a $57,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to do a feasibility study on a road expansion to reduce truck traffic through downtown Paw Paw. Market Van
