The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is working on the county budget for 2022. During a presentation Thursday, Financial Services Director Doug James said the proposed budget envisions about $148 million in revenues and $155 million in
A new play to be performed at Lake Michigan College explores how students in Benton Harbor feel about their community. “Our Side of the River” will debut on November 19 with additional performances on the 20th and
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has passed on some funding that would help pay for COVID-19 response in schools. During Thursday’s meeting, some members of the public asked the board to reject the $24,000 that would
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has released more than 11,000 pages of documents related to the water system in Benton Harbor. EGLE says the documents and data are in response to a request
A Benton Harbor man is facing charges after exposing himself in South Haven businesses. The South Haven Police Department says it received several calls starting in September about a man going into local businesses, especially businesses with
Berrien County has named a new acting health officer. That’s after the resignation of former acting Health Officer Courtney Davis. During a Thursday meeting, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners appointed Guy Miller to the role. He’s
From the Associated Press — Top state health officials, pediatricians and vaccine advocates are urging parents to get Michigan’s 825,000 children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated against COVID-19. Appointments are opening a day after the U.S. gave
From the Associated Press — All insured Michigan drivers will be getting refunds due to a $5 billion surplus in a fund that reimburses insurers’ medical and other costs for people seriously injured in crashes. The Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to eliminate the sales tax on menstrual products, including tampons. The governor’s office tells us more: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed HB 5267, half of a bipartisan package to repeal the tax on essential menstrual products, including tampons, driving down costs and saving families from
They’re overworked and burned out. That’s what officials from various police agencies told members of a state appropriations committee in Lansing on Wednesday. Bob Stephenson is the director of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, and
It’s expected to be a record breaking holiday shopping season. The National Retail Federation says sales could be as high as 10% over last season. In Michigan, Jennifer Rook with the Michigan Retailers Association says retailers across
Open enrollment for health insurance has begun and you may want to double check your plan. Jason Resendez is a board member for Consumers for Quality Care and told Michigan News Network there have been changes to
Tourism was a $27 billion industry in Michigan before the pandemic and state leaders are talking ways to bring it back. Tourism officials from around the state gathered in Detroit Wednesday for the Michigan Tourism Conference. Pure
Congressman Fred Upton and 75 Republican colleagues have sent a letter to several Biden administration officials seeking more information about reported plans to consider paying $450,000 per person to families who illegally crossed the southern border in
A bill from state Representative Pauline Wendzel to help ensure Medicaid ABA services for autistic children are not interrupted each year has been approved unanimously in the Michigan Senate and now heads to the governor. Wendzel tells
Set for Sunday is a grand opening and ribbon cutting for The Market in downtown St. Joseph. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Membership and Events Director Sarah Spoonholtz tells WSJM News it’s an indoor farmers market with eight
A resource fair will be held for Benton Harbor residents Thursday so they can learn about places to turn for help as the city’s water crisis continues. Benton Harbor Community Response Team Chair Princella Tobias tells WSJM
Winter is coming, and if you’re a homeowner you want to be prepared. Greg Shulman is the director of sales for 1-800-Hansens. He told Michigan News Network this week the first step to winterizing your home is
The Berrien County Health Department will start providing COVID-19 vaccines to children ages five to eleven on Monday. Emergency preparedness coordinator Brandon Vallee tells WSJM News the Pfizer shots have been determined safe for children. What should
Comcast has announced it’s increased internet speeds in southwest Michigan. The company says most Xfinity customers have gotten a boost. The upgraded speeds, based on service level, can be seen below: • Performance Starter upload speeds doubled
From the Associated Press — Business owners who received fines for violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s COVID-19 emergency orders in Michigan would receive refunds under a bill that has passed the Legislature. The Michigan Occupational Safety & Health
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court won’t hear the appeal of an LGBTQ-rights ballot committee that contended officials wrongly disqualified tens thousands of signatures it submitted for an initiative to prohibit discrimination based on
From the Associated Press — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has easily defeated attorney Anthony Adams to win a third four-year term leading the Motor City. Duggan was the clear favorite to win Tuesday’s election after first winning
Marvel Studios Marvel Studios’ third release of the year, Eternals, is currently running second place in terms of ticket pre-sales for 2021, according to Fandango. Pre-sales for the film, which comes out Friday, are outpacing those for September’s Shang-Chi
Michele Binkley, Michael Sarola, and Brook Thomas have been elected to the St. Joseph City Commission. The three were chosen by voters on Tuesday from a field of six. Binkley was the lone incumbent in the race.
It’s been one year since Spectrum Health Lakeland opened its Center for Better Health in downtown Benton Harbor. The center was opened in response to COVID-19, but its continued service is supported by the Health Equity Endowment
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved an agreement with a company called Bird Rides to have electric scooter rentals in the community. During a Monday meeting, commissioners were told Bird Rides will bring 50 of the scooters
This could be the week the U.S. House votes on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill already approved by the Senate months ago. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to hold back the
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an order under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to the city of Benton Harbor based on violations and deficiencies found during a September inspection of its water system. The
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced there will soon be a non-binary gender option drivers can select for their driver’s license. The office of the Secretary of Sate has released the following: Secretary of State
