Whirlpool will hold an appliance sale to benefit the United Way of Southwest Michigan this month. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News this big sale is back on after being cancelled last year. Whirlpool will
This coming week is Michigan Trails Week when everyone is encouraged to get out and see some of the state’s trails system. Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant coordinator Dakota Hewlett tells WSJM News no matter where
Lakes Michigan and Huron are expected to stay below the high levels they reached last year but still above average moving into the next year. That’s according to the latest Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes forecast.
The Michigan Works Association has honored state Representative Beth Griffin of Mattawan as its 2021 Legislator of the Year. Kinexus Group Vice President Al Pscholka tells WSJM News Griffin was selected for the honor for her work
Bnton Harbor Area Schools won’t be tearing down some of its unused, blighted buildings just yet. The board of education this past week voted to table the question of demolishing Bard Elementary, Martindale Elementary, and the North
A new partnership between Benton Harbor Area Schools and Whirlpool will mean students who lack access to washers and dryers at home can have their clothes washed at school. Whirlpool’s Laura Fletty tells WSJM News the company
The Michigan Department of Transportation has released a new video showcasing progress that has been made on the project to connect US-31 to I-94. The $121.5 million project means the construction of miles of brand new highway
The Allegan County Health Department is teaming up with Allegan County Transportation and HONU Management Group to have free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events in Allegan County. Both Rapid and PCR COVID-19 tests are available to individuals of
There will be a volunteer day at Grand Mere State Park near Stevensville this month. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says volunteers will remove invasive shrubs before they have a chance to spread across the dunes.
Crews will be working on Phoenix Street in South Haven in the coming weeks. The city engineer says a resurfacing project starts Monday. Phoenix Street will be resurfaced between 73rd Street and 71.5 Street. The work will
The Cora Lamping Center for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence is planning a walkathon for next month to raise awareness about domestic abuse and how to help survivors. The event will be Saturday, October 23 from
Part of US-23 near Milan, Michigan is closed after a railroad bridge over the highway was damaged by a truck last month. Speaking on MDOT podcast Talking Transportation, agency bridge engineer Matt Chynoweth said the bridge was
The Southwest Michigan Tourist Council has launched a new program to reward art lovers for visiting local arts venues. Director Millicent Huminsky tells WSJM News Creative Connections is similar to the Makers Trail Passports. When you sign
From the Associated Press — The FBI wants the public’s help after explosive devices were found in boxes outside two phone stores in northern Michigan. The devices were discovered Thursday in Cheboygan in the northern Lower Peninsula
From the Associated Press — A judge says he would postpone the October 12 trial of five men accused of planning to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. A new date wasn’t immediately set. But federal Judge Robert Jonker
There are some huge lottery jackpots up for grabs this weekend. The Mega Millions jackpot tonight is $405 million and Saturday night’s Powerball is $457 million. The Michigan Lottery Commission’s Jake Harris says they’re seeing an increase
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Top lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration have announced a deal to finalize the next state budget. They had waited to work out spending plans for state departments and funding for universities, community
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) – Officers who escorted a Michigan lawmaker to jail say they were surprised when they found a handcuff key taped to his foot. Authorities in Livingston County say the key was discovered Tuesday when
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to deadlines set by a commission that is drawing new maps for seats in Congress and the Legislature. But the legal battle is not over.
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – Ford plans to spend $250 million and add 450 jobs at three Michigan plants to meet demand for the new F-150 Lightning. Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s president of the Americas, said Ford already has
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan lawmaker who’s accused of threatening a legislator over their past romantic relationship is denying her allegations. Republican Representative Steve Marino issued a statement Thursday after Democratic Representative Mari Manoogian suggested his
More than 200 high-net-worth individuals who would personally pay more under the Biden administration’s proposed changes to the federal tax code signed a letter this week, urging Congress to move forward on the $3.5 trillion budget bill.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is warning of long wait times at its three emergency departments. High patient volumes are blamed by the hospital. Officials are asking people to only seek emergency care for severe or life threatening conditions
Some Berrien County residents continue to be mad about the K-12 mask mandate issued by the Berrien County Health Department. For the second straight week, they lined up for public comment at the Board of Commissioners meeting
A big event is coming back to west Michigan starting tomorrow, ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, an international art competition. “This is the first full ArtPrize that has taken place since 2018. So we’re excited to bring it
The old Deer Forest in Coloma is going on the auction block. The amusement park has been vacant for years after a few attempts to revive it. Owner Blair Struble launched a GoFundMe a few years ago
Michigan has added 6,604 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday and Wednesday. The total brings the pandemic count to 983,109. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 44 people died to bring that total to
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is working to make it clear to the public that they have no authority over the health department’s mandatory mask order for all K-12 schools issued on September 1. The commission
Steve Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Images (LONDON) — Duchess Kate made her first public appearance in more than two months on Wednesday. The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, visited RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, England, to meet with
Michigan State Police have a man in custody after a brief standoff in Niles. Thomas Person was wanted on a pair of felony warrants in Berrien and Van Buren counties. He was seen entering a home on
