Congressman Fred Upton is waiting on the results of court challenges to the newly drawn congressional and legislative districts in Michigan before making a decision on seeking re-election. He tells WSJM News the maps drawn by the
State Senator Kim LaSata is seeking re-election. She has announced she’ll run for Michigan Senate in the new District 17, recently created by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. That district covers the southern half of Berrien
The Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade is a go for 2022. St. Joseph City Commissioners this week approved plans for the parade. The parade will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The detour for traffic goes
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s record high COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations could peak in late January or early February before beginning to drop. State health officials gave the outlook Tuesday while urging residents to help control
All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. Approximately 1.28
On this Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are highlighting resources available and important work being done to combat trafficking. “I am grateful to the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies in Michigan and nationwide working diligently to
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the details of the prize to be awarded to the winner of the State of the State program cover art contest announced last week. Traditionally, the winner and their family would receive tickets to
Prioritizing ease of access to government services for all Michiganders, the state of Michigan will begin launching refreshed websites that take advantage of the latest technology and design for all state departments beginning Jan. 14, 2022. “My
ABC/John Fleenor Clayton continued his journey to find love with the 22 remaining women on Monday’s episode of The Bachelor, but one of them has a secret that could force him to do something no other Bachelor has done
A $690,000 improvement project planned for Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph has moved another step forward. During a Monday meeting, St. Joseph City Commissioners approved a request for proposals, agreeing to seek bids for the work.
Do you plan to participate in Quitter’s Day? Research indicates January 19 is the day most Americans give up their New Year’s resolution. Carrie Krawiec is a licensed marriage and family therapist with Birmingham Maple Clinic. She
Indiana Michigan Power is offering customers some advice for saving energy in the new year. It says you can sign up to take part in the IM Green program, which enables customers to buy Renewable Energy Certificates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning consumers about fake at-home COVID-19 tests being sold online. She says both the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau have released warnings related to fraudulent tests. Also, the Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified Van Buren/Cass District Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in a Cass County resident. “Although between Cass and Van Buren County there are now
AAA of Michigan has issued a statewide Arctic Air Advisory as temperatures are expected to be in the teens and single digits with wind chills below zero. AAA’s Adrienne Woodland recommends keeping at least a half a
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Andrae Townsel says hosting a distribution site for free, bottled water for Benton Harbor families is an important opportunity to serve and give back to the community. “Benton Harbor High School
From the Associated Press — Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 but is showing no symptoms while he quarantines with his family. Gilchrist said on Twitter that he tested positive Sunday morning
Michigan is reporting 44,524 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday through Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 14,841 cases per each day. The state has had
From the Associated Press — A young man who was 12 years old when he fatally stabbed another child in the Grand Rapids area has been released from court supervision. Jamarion Lawhorn now is 19. He was
An Andrews University staff member and archaeologist recently spent two weeks as an expert field epigraphist, carefully documenting each hieroglyph from one of the most famous inscriptions in Egyptian archaeology. L.S. Baker Jr., PhD, associate director of
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Speaker Jason Wentworth issued a joint statement to announce that the 2022 State of the State address will be held in a virtual format and broadcast live throughout the state on Wednesday, January 26. “The State of the State address is a tradition rooted
From the Associated Press — A hospital in western Michigan is using a heated tent as extra emergency space due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The tent at Mercy Health Muskegon was set up a few
A new grant will increase the capacity for infectious-disease sequencing and research in Michigan, to improve the state’s ability to respond to health crises. Four universities are receiving a total of $18.5 million for the work. Dr.
A 14-year-old Mattawan girl is missing and police say she was last seen in Battle Creek. Ajanae Cretsinger is with a man and may be in a white Volkswagen Jetta. Mattawan police and Michigan State Police have
The city of St. Joseph is receiving a nearly $1 million state grant for street work associated with upgrades taking place at the Whirlpool Laundry and Dishwasher Technical Center. The $992,000 comes from the state’s Transportation Economic
Those who enter the water or walk out on to the pier during dangerous conditions in Lake Michigan will soon be looking at fines in the city of South Haven. The city council voted this past week
It’s been nearly two years of a worldwide pandemic and it’s affected travel. Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network optimistic for travel in Michigan for 2022. “I’m feeling very good about this coming
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking applications for its Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News they’ll give out three scholarships, one for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties each. “We
A video was released this week by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warning students about the dangers of making school threats. Nessel says in recent weeks, schools across the state have been dealing with threats that shut
Benton Harbor residents are being reminded about an opportunity to recycle empty plastic water bottles. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service says they can drop off the bottles for recycling at Benton Harbor High School
