From the Associated Press — Funeral services have been scheduled for Patrick Lyoya, an unarmed Black man fatally shot following a traffic stop and struggle with a white police officer in western Michigan. The Reverend Al Sharpton
Free bottled water continues to be provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for City of Benton Harbor residents for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth, rinsing foods and mixing powdered infant formula. To arrange
Lake Township is seeking a grant to help pay for a trail project leading to Lake Township Park. Find out more:
Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on April 18, 2022 at approximately 09:30am, his deputies took a single vehicle crash at Bair Lake Street east of Cory Lake Rd in Newburg Township in Cass County.
Governor Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox are encouraging Michiganders to take advantage of a new Health Insurance Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) that now gives Michiganders the opportunity to
From the Associated Press — Two years after the pandemic tore through the economy, America’s auto market looks something like this: Prices are drastically up. Supply is drastically down. And gasoline costs drastically more. The result? A
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related child death in Michigan for the 2021-2022 flu season. The agency said Friday that the reported death involves a
Here comes 4/20, an unofficial holiday for cannabis users. For those that partake in consumption, the day has become the Black Friday of the industry, with shops and dispensaries celebrating by giving back to the customer in
Michigan is seeing gains when it comes to recycling. Matt Flecther with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy told Michigan News Network Michiganders are recycling more now than ever before. “People now know that it’s
Author, speaker, and sex trafficking survivor Leslie King-Friday will speak at Lake Michigan College this month. LMC criminal justice instructor Brad Byerle tells WSJM News she’ll discuss how to help prevent human trafficking during her presentation, “When
A $720,000 pledge has been made by the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation to Lakeshore Public Schools. Speaking to the board of education this week, LEF Chair J.C. Anderson said the foundation is making the investment over three years
The Berrien County Health Department has resumed promoting the distribution of water filters to Benton Harbor residents. Emerging threats supervisor Chimoa Ejifor tells WSJM News the department started giving out the filters for free in 2019 when
An $85 million improvement project is planned by Indiana Michigan Power for the electric transmission system in Berrien and Van Buren counties. I&M spokesperson Schnee Doyle tells us the Hartford Area Improvements Project will involve the replacement
A 1,375 square foot mural is being planned for South Haven High School. South Haven CURB co-founder Suzanne Loafman tells WSJM News the group teamed up with the South Haven Center for the Arts to plan a
BHSH System, the combined healthcare system comprised of Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health, has announced a $19 million initiative to address Michigan’s nursing shortage. The BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan Nurse Scholar program will seek to support
Time is ticking down for people to get their taxes done. Deadline day is Monday, April 18. Evan Wolf with Wolf Tax told Michigan News Network this week people procrastinating and IRS changes are the biggest challenges.
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is inviting the community to take advantage of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month. It says it’s a chance for anyone to get rid of unwanted medications in a
St. Joseph Today is inviting everyone to vote for their favorite entries in this year’s KitchenAid Stand Mixers on Parade. As the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship draws near, the parade is one way attention is being
Andrews University has completed renovations at the lobby of its Chan Shun Hall. Andrews College of Professions Dean Kimberly Pichot tells WSJM News the business administration building was first constructed in 1989, and it hasn’t been upgraded
The Cracker Barrel in Stevensville will start serving alcohol soon. The restaurant was granted a liquor license by the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees this week. There are no plans for the restaurant to open a bar
Construction costs are up due to high inflation, and that’s affecting how the Michigan Department of Transportation approaches its projects planned for the next few years. Speaking on the MDOT podcast Talking Michigan Transportation, the agency’s Brad
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council Director Millicent Huminsky is retiring. The council announced Thursday Huminsky is stepping down after 37 years of working to drive tourism to the region. She will retire at the end of October, and
Washtenaw County officials are putting out a warning after discovering cases of the bird flu. Susan Ringler-Cerniglia with the Washtenaw County Health Department told Michigan News Network the concern is for those who own birds or keep
Sticker prices on new cars are going up. One reason behind the hike may be traced to customers wanting more features. Henry Ford Museum Transportation Curator Matt Anderson told Michigan News Network newer Ford models are a
A drug takeback day is planned for this month by Spectrum Health Lakeland. Manager of quality improvement Michelle Brow tells WSJM News everyone will be welcome to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs between 10 a.m.
There were protests Thursday night in Grand Rapids after videos were released showing the shooting death of a Black man at the hands of a police officer. Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington says they released the
The Lake Township Board of Trustees has appointed a new supervisor to replace the recently deceased John Gast. He passed away March 9 after serving the township for several years. The township board has selected Stan Markavitch
Salary increases have been approved for several Berrien County officials. During Thursday’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Chair Mac Elliott named some of those who are getting 2.5% pay increases starting January 1. “The
Lake Township is seeking a grant to help pay for a trail project leading to Lake Township Park. Township Treasurer Bob Clark tells WSJM News they’re seeking to connect Bridgman High School to the park. “It’s about
