Some city employees in Benton Harbor will be getting bonuses. During a meeting this week, city commissioners approved premium pay for employees who are working in the pandemic and facing additional risk. Federal ARPA funds are being
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is again urging Michiganders to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots. However, the governor has not yet announced any new mandates or health orders to stop the spread of COVID
The community is invited to support an effort to build monuments to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and local leaders in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. Sharon and Mack Brown are the founders of the Unified Civic
Police in Kentucky have arrested four Michigan men who were allegedly stealing items from tornado-damaged homes and vehicles. The Kentucky Attorney General says Mitchell Stanton of Coldwater, Sevon Gowen of Sturgis, Jesse Stanton of Coldwater, and Brandon
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says people who haven’t been vaccinated for COVID-19 are taking up too many beds at Michigan’s strained hospitals as the state prepares for the rapid spread of omicron variant.
Taxpayers are encouraged to check with current and previous employers and financial institutions to ensure they have up-to-date addresses on file in preparation for the 2022 income tax filing season, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the state’s new redistricting commission to release a recording of a closed October meeting as well as certain documents sought by news organizations. The 4-3 decision
A petition from the group “Secure MI Vote” is aiming to circumvent Michigan’s regular legislative channels and pass laws restricting many residents’ ability to vote. Lawmakers passed changes to the state’s voter ID laws this year, but
The Campus for Creative Aging in St. Joseph is being renamed in honor of retired Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Lynn Kellogg. Current CEO Christine Vanlandingham tells WSJM News the campus will soon be known
An effort is underway to build four monuments to historical figures, including civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. The Unified Civic Monuments Project is raising a total of $850,000
Two Red Cross volunteers from Berrien County head out to Kentucky to help with tornado recovery Tuesday. Tom and Mary Westgate of Berrien Center learned they’ll be distributing emergency response supplies like gloves, shovels, and cleaning materials
Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph says it continues to see a “total inpatient census at record high levels across all departments.” The hospital on Monday told us COVID-19 admissions also continue to rise, with a total
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to bolster Michigan’s appeal to businesses. The legislation creates the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, which will be funded from state revenue, with $1 billion
Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Red Arrow Highway in Lawrence Township on Sunday. Troopers responded to the scene at Red Arrow Highway near 55th Street around 7 p.m. They learned a tow truck
To ensure City of Benton Harbor residents have enough water for the holidays, additional hours for distribution have been added from 12 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31 at Benton Harbor High
One-in-five drivers on the road following the pandemic report more frustration while driving compared to before. The study by Zebra, an online insurance site, says distracted drivers are the number one cause of frustration, followed by lack
The holiday season can be stressful on families. The latest C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that one in five parents believe their children have unrealistic expectations for the holiday season while one
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination for the next semester in an effort to curb the spread
From the Associated Press — Michigan county commissioners are getting longer terms in office. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills into law that will extend a term to four years instead of two years. The change will
From the Associated Press — Schools are turning to educational programs based on cognitive behavior therapy in an effort to help overwhelmed children stay in school and learn. Principles of this method are part of one rural
Things are looking up for a lot of U.S. companies after nearly two years of a pandemic. A new survey by Robert Half Staffing shows 77% of employers surveyed plan to award year-end bonuses and 96% of
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images It’s pretty well known that Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya aren’t just an on-screen couple, but are an item off-screen as well — something that producer Amy Pascal said she warned them against. “I
Local fire officials are reminding people to be careful and use common sense during the holiday season. Dearborn Heights Fire Chief Dave Brogan told Michigan News Network this week one of the most important things to remember
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding everyone about its Stay Well program to offer mental health services to Michiganders struggling with the ongoing pandemic. Dr. Debra Pinals, department medical director for behavioral health,
The historic Forest House in South Haven is being purchased by the Historical Association of South Haven so it can be preserved for generations to come. Association President James Ollgaard tells WSJM News the Forest House, at
Cornerstone Alliance is proposing a residential development for downtown St. Joseph. Cornerstone President Rob Cleveland addressed the St. Joseph City Commission this past week, requesting the city option its property at 201 Lake Boulevard to Cornerstone Alliance
Set for next summer is the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in St. Joseph. Krasl Art Center Director Julia Gourley Donohue told St. Joseph City Commissioners this past week this will be the 60th year for
Michigan State Police say a 5-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man are dead after a crash in Cass County Friday. It happened around 8:15 p.m. on M-60 near Pine Lake Street in Howard Township. Troopers say a
Kinexus says southwest Michigan may be through the period when workers were dropping out of the workforce in droves, and we could now be in a “hunkering down” period. Speaking Thursday, Kinexus Vice President for Government Affairs
The Michigan House has approved a supplementary budget bill that includes federal dollars to fight COVID-19. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township says one plan is designed to ease the burden on hospitals. “We have created
