From the Associated Press — Energy intensive industries are expected to be discussed by a council advising the state on a climate plan. The Council on Climate Solutions is scheduled to gather Tuesday and meet once each
From the Associated Press — Elected officials in a conservative Michigan county who gave themselves bonuses of $65,000 with federal COVID-19 relief aid say they will return the money following days of criticism. Shiawassee County commissioners decided
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of $155 million in proposed spending on reading scholarships for students has sparked fresh criticism from opponents who say it would have addressed pandemic-related learning loss and approval from
We’re not buckling up like we’re used to. Kendall Wingrove of the Michigan Office of Highway Planning says seat belt use has slipped significantly over the past two years. “The seatbelt compliance numbers are moving in the
It isn’t just police who have noticed an increase in gun crimes in Berrien County over the last couple of years. Police say most are in the Benton Harbor and Benton Township areas. Berrien County Prosecutor Steve
Three people are hospitalized after a crash in Cass County Saturday evening. Deputies say 39-year-old Christina Gindelberger of Dowagiac in a Chevy Sonic pulled out in front of a Ford pickup driven by 51-year-old William Strand of
If you’re a St. Joseph resident and voter, you’re confronted August 3rd by the most crowded City Commission primary ballot in memory. Nine candidates are running for six slots in the November election, eventually filling three open
A Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection event is planned for this coming Wednesday in Benton Harbor. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells WSJM News Clean Sweep events are a chance for farmers and anyone else with unwanted
ABC News (SALT LAKE CITY) — Thousands of fans gathered in Wisconsin to celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA championship, but scenes of celebration soon turned into chaos when gunfire rang out. Two shootings broke out early Wednesday
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is conducting a survey of residents in Berrien and Cass counties to study the community’s knowledge and level of concern with local water quality issues. The commission says it’s all part of
With people travelling again, the West Michigan Tourist Association is hoping more visitors will come to the region, and it’s touting southwest Michigan trails as one attraction. Spokesperson Erin Murphy tells WSJM News South Haven is an
The US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is set for August 13 through August 15. Kris Martin with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission tells WSJM News Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale runs for about 200 miles along US-12 from
A 57-year-old man from Illinois is facing charges after police say he was caught drunk boating on Friday night. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says marine deputies were patrolling Gravel Lake in Porter Township around 9:15
If your summer electric bill is up, it’s probably because of the air conditioning. Indiana Michigan Power says you can reduce your cooling costs by 3% to 4% for each degree you raise your thermostat. Spokesperson Michael
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is working with local public health departments on an investigation of cases of COVID-19 illness associated with the Faster Horses Festival, held July 16-19. The Faster Horses Festival
Police agencies in Berrien County are working to reduce gun violence that’s been escalating for the past couple of years. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News they’ve seen gun crimes increase this year, in particular,
Congressman Fred Upton has signed on to a resolution calling on Congress to continue funding border patrol agents. He tells WSJM News the crisis at the border is getting worse every day, and so it’s not the
The OutCenter in Benton Harbor is continuing its Medicaid project. Director Mary Jo Schnell tells WSJM News the education campaign started in December of 2020 when the OutCenter got support to reach out and inform people in
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is cautioning residents about mosquito spraying scams. Just as we’ve seen home repair scams and scams following flooding, MDARD spokesperson Jennifer Holton tells WSJM News now is about the
It’s the end of an era at WSJM as Phil McDonald is moving on to be the new athletic director for Lake Michigan Catholic Schools. McDonald’s been with WSJM for more than 35 years, having started as
Theodore Frank Felcyn Jr., 83, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 21, 2021 at his home. He was born August 9, 1937 in Lawton, the son of Theodore Frank Felcyn Sr. and Gertrude (Drzycimski) Felcyn.
A software fix didn’t work, so now General Motors is going to recall 69,000 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles for a second time to replace battery modules. The 2017-19 models have been linked to nine fires and two
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sent letters of gratitude to small businesses around the state that have helped in the fight against COVID-19. They include St. Julian Winery in Paw. The governor’s office has released the following: This
Selling prices continue to keep setting records for the area’s home market. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says there was a 49% drop in the number homes for sale at the end of June, but the
From the Associated Press — The Justice Department will not open a civil rights investigation related to COVID-19 deaths in Michigan’s nursing homes. The notification to Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday came nearly 11 months after the
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it’s teaming up with non-profit Vital Strategies to launch a public arts campaign aimed at broadening awareness of the drug overdose crisis. Department senior opioid advisor Amy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced appointments to the new Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, and among them is state Senator Kim LaSata. The task force was created with an executive order to focus on analyzing the
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is planning an evening of family-friendly activities at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park as part of this year’s police National Night Out celebration. The National Night Out is held
From the Associated Press — Elected officials in a Michigan county gave themselves bonuses with federal relief money related to the coronavirus pandemic. The money, described as “hazard pay,” included $25,000 for Jeremy Root, chairman of the
Michigan health officials are prioritizing equity as they continue to urge more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Delta variant now accounts for the majority of infections across the country, and it’s making its way through
