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From the Associated press — Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to raise the age of which offenders are treated as adults in the criminal justice system, from 17 to 18 years old. The move Thursday means Michigan

There’s a renewed effort to cut down on lines at Secretary of State branches across Michigan. Republican state Representative Matt Maddock of Oakland County told Michigan News Network this week giving banks the power to take on

An arson inside the Niles Walmart store is under investigation by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department and the Niles Fire Department. A man and a woman are accused of setting merchandise on fire in the apparel department

A public advisory has been issued in the village of Eau Claire due to elevated lead levels detected in a recent water sample. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News there was one home

The Inn at Harbor Shores has obtained AAA Four Diamond Status. Of more than 27,000 properties inspected by the auto club, just 6.3% receive the elite honor. In a statement, general manager Brady Cohen says the award

As the state of Michigan begins taking applications for recreational marijuana businesses Robin Schneider, Executive Director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, is very happy to see yet another milestone in the end of marijuana prohibition. As

Be smart, be safe, and be seen on Halloween. That’s the word from AAA Michigan and spokeswoman Adrienne Woodland. “Halloween can be one of the most deadly nights of the year for both pedestrians and (drivers),” says

Burned beyond recognition. That presents a challenge for authorities near South Haven in identifying a person killed in a fiery crash Wednesday night in Casco Township. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office and South Haven Area Emergency Services

Congressman Fred Upton is a recipient of the 2019 Champion of Science Award from the national Science Coalition. The organization is a non-profit representing more than 50 research universities around the United States. Upton tells WSJM News

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Community Engagement and Advisory Committee has held its first meeting, mostly to get organized as it prepares to draft a plan for turning the school district around. At Wednesday’s meeting, Deputy State

The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College has been awarded a grant of more than $8,100 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. LMC says the Mendel Center will use the grant to support its

A Niles man is facing charges following the cruise ship death of his granddaughter. A judge in Puerto Rico this week ordered the arrest of Salvatore Anello. He’s charged with negligent homicide in the July death of

(Lansing, MI – AP) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer is joining Democratic lawmakers to support a repeal of Michigan’s abortion restrictions and regulations. The legislation introduced Tuesday won’t advance in the Republican-led Legislature. But the Democratic governor said

Berrien County Judge Dennis Wiley has ruled that a civil suit alleging fraud and civil conspiracy against County Commissioner Teri Sue Freehling, her late husband Patrick’s estate and Drain Commissioner Christopher Quattrin will go to trial. Judge

A tragic fire in Lansing this morning takes the lives of three children and injures several other family members. This fire broke out in a house on the north side of Lansing at about 1:30 this morning,

The two candidates for mayor of Benton Harbor have squared off in a debate. Mayor Marcus Muhammad and City Commissioner Ron Singleton took questions on topics including housing, education, the water system, and how to bring commissioners

Congressman Fred Upton is praising U.S. special forces for ridding the free world of what he calls its number one enemy, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The ISIS leader was killed over the weekend in northwest Syria. Upton tells

The Avenue Family Network is preparing for its annual Festival of Lights. Director Joseph Goepfrich tells WSJM News hundreds of people typically attend. “It is a fundraiser, it’s an awareness event, it’s the time when we also

Cases of sexually transmitted diseases are going up around the nation and in Michigan. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News the particular problems are syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, which reached

Despite a legal setback, opponents of a proposed potash mine in Hersey, Michigan, say they’re not backing down. The group Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation filed a legal challenge to permits issued by the Department of Environmental

A special event is in the works to celebrate Adoption Month in Michigan by the Berrien County Trial Court. On Tuesday, November 19, four families will have their adoptions finalized and the hearings will be open to

Online applications are now being taken by the Secretary of State’s office to be one of the 13 members of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, established by a statewide vote last November. Applications are being taken

From the Associated Press — A study has found few Michigan residents are taking advantage of a legal option that allows people to erase their criminal convictions, even though an expungement can open doors to housing, student

Nine property owners along the shore of Lake Michigan will be allowed to put up armor stone to try to protet their homes from erosion from the high level of Lake Michigan. The St. Joseph City Commission

A World War II Navajo code talker will be coming to southwest Michigan next month. The Buchanan American Legion Veterans Day Committee, the University of Notre Dame, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, and Southwestern Michigan College have

Set to appear on the ballot next week in the city of South Haven is a question about banning recreational marijuana businesses. Municipalities across Michigan have to decide if they want to allow businesses that sell pot

Lake Michigan College will soon launch a new program to teach commercial truck driving. Vice President of Student Affairs Leslie Kellogg tells WSJM News the trucking program is a private-public partnership between LMC and trucking firm N&M

From the Associated Press — Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon has been ordered to stand trial on charges she lied about her knowledge of allegations against now-imprisoned ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar. Eaton County District