The YMCA of Greater Michiana has teamed up with Spectrum Health Lakeland to take care of the children of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. YMCA Director of Youth Programs Zechariah Hoyt tells WSJM News while the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a new program based on the G.I. Bill after World War Two to thank current frontline workers. “Today I’m announcing ‘Futures for Frontliners,’” said Whitmer on Wednesday. “It’s a proposal to ensure those
Get ready to start seeing the sawdust fly once again, as construction will be among the next parts of the economy in Michigan allowed to get back to work. Governor Whitmer made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. “This
A situation involving a suspicious package has been resolved safely in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says police were called around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday about a package found sitting on a bench outside of
Michigan is reporting 1,137 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has had a total of 40,399 cases of the illness. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
The Berrien County Health Department has announced expanded COVID-19 testing capabilities in the area. The department has released the following statement: New COVID-19 testing equipment, additional supplies, and expanded testing criteria in the state are making it
Governor Whitmer will be giving an update this afternoon regarding the reopening of Michigan’s economy and possibly on the negotiations with the Republican legislative leaders regarding her request to extend the current state of emergency that expires
Ford Motor Company is burning through cash at an alarming rate due to the coronavirus crisis. But its chief financial officer says there’s enough money to get through the year even if U.S. factories aren’t restarted. The
With its facilities now closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Michiana is offering child care services to first responders and other professionals at Spectrum Health Lakeland and other essential operations. It says it’s caring for
Comcast has announced it will extend through June 30 some special programs it launched to help customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s so students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the
$540,000 in federal housing dollars have been announced for southwest Michigan. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the money from the CARES Act Supplemental Public Housing Operating program will be divided between nine public housing agencies around
A Grand Rapids-based mental health organization has released a report predicting a 32% increase in statewide suicides due to the pandemic unless action is taken now. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services VP of Outpatient and Recovery
The Michigan Department of Treasury is offering some help to those who owe on student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department has released the following statement: The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced Michiganders who have
As more of us keep the cars and trucks parked and work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for gasoline has continued to plummet and take prices with it. However, GasBuddy.com analyst Patrick DeHaan
After a few days of the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Michigan being under 600, they’ve jumped by 1,052 to 39,262 as of Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 160 new
St. Joseph Today has announced the cancellation of the Memorial Day Parade that had been set for May 22. The organization says the decision is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was not made lightly. Director
Despite what’s expected to be a record high level this summer for Lake Michigan, the outer harbor in St. Joseph will be dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the work expected to start next
Twin City Players is switching gears and is now making face masks for the Area Agency on Aging. The theater company was forced to cancel the last two productions of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Twin City Players is switching gears and is now making face masks for the Area Agency on Aging. The theater company was forced to cancel the last two productions of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
The city of St. Joseph will start work on the Kingsley-Orchard-Morton project to widen sidewalks for non-motorized transportation and rebuild the roads in the area of Lincoln Elementary. Public Works Director Tom MacDonald says Kalin Construction will
Organizations throughout the state are trying to ensure that no senior goes without food as the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order through May 15, a move of special importance to
Pure Michigan has started a new campaign intended to spread some positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz tells WSJM News “Two Peninsulas, One Pure Michigan” is aimed at serving as a reminder
A meeting of the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education that had been planned for Tuesday has been postponed. The school board was going to meet to vote on the district turnaround plan drafted by the
Construction will be among the next businesses allowed to get started again by Governor Whitmer. She says outdoor businesses which can successfully engage in social distancing will be the next given the green light to get people
The Cures 2.0 legislation in the works from Congressman Fred Upton of southwest Michigan and Congresswoman Dianna DeGette of Colorado is being designed to address the COVID-19 pandemic along with building upon the success of the original
Michigan is reporting 432 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the statewide total since the pandemic began is 38,210 cases of coronavirus. There have been 92 additional
Michigan’s average gas price is the lowest it’s been in over 17 years, falling 5¢ a gallon over the past week to $1.42. Triple-A Michigan says a 15-gallon fill-up now costs $21, a drop of $23 from
Governor Whitmer will be outlining new steps for restarting Michigan’s economy at 4 p.m. today in a briefing you’ll hear live on News/Talk 94.9 WSJM and can watch on our Facebook page. The governor has been meeting
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an order designed to require that employers take steps to reduce exposure to coronavirus among employees and customers. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended an executive order regarding laws concerning the deployment of healthcare professionals. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-61, to extend and expand Executive Order 2020-30, which relaxes scope of practice
