Legal marijuana businesses in the 33 states that allow it, including Michigan, are cash-only. That’s because of the federal prohibition on marijuana, which makes it illegal for those establishments to use banks. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
From the Associated press — The owner of a northern Michigan vape shop is suing to stop Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s ban on flavored electronic cigarettes, contending the emergency rules are illegal and will force him to close
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency has announced a new partnership with job searching social network LinkedIn to help clients find new employment. Unemployment Insurance Agency Deputy Director Kimberly Berry tells WSJM News Michigan is part of a three-state
Michigan Works is getting ready for the next Manufacturing Day in Berrien and Van Buren counties, and this year, they’re doing it a little bit differently. Michigan Works Sector Relations Coordinator Erin Venno tells WSJM News for
Spectrum Health Lakeland Director of Population Health Lynn Todman is working to help the community understand some of the factors that go into a person’s health outcomes, and a big focus is on race. Todman tells WSJM
There is a new waiting room just for children at the Berrien County Courthouse as the family division works to create a more welcoming environment. Berrien County Trial Court Family Division Intake Manager Jean Lawrence tells WSJM
A Mishawaka man is facing up to life in prison after being convicted in Cass County of resisting and obstructing a police officer and possession of methamphetamine. The Cass County Prosecutor’s office says 26-year-old Danzig Weed was
Set for this Saturday is an event to raise money for the Cora Lamping Center for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Berrien County. It’s the third annual “Fest in the Southwest” at Watermark Brewing Company
Water Street in South Haven will have an honorary name added to it this week. The city council recently gave the go-ahead to name the street Captain Donahue Drive for Civil War Captain James Donahue. After losing
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will be conducting its own investigation of potential conflicts of interest by Commissioner Teri Sue Freehling. The commission says in a statement released after Prosecutor Michael Sepic announced no charges would
The largest city in Berrien County could soon become the first to opt-in to the new state law allowing for recreational marijuana businesses serving people 21 and older. On October 7, the Niles City Council will vote
No criminal charges will be filed against Berrien County Commissioner Teri Sue Freehling related to potential conflicts of interests with county drain commission contracts for which her late husband was renting out the equipment. Prosecutor Michael Sepic
Volunteers are being sought for another environmental stewardship day this weekend at Warren Dunes State Park in Berrien County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says volunteers will be removing invasive plants like the Japanese barberry and
A state grant has been announced for a housing development in Benton Harbor. The Michigan Strategic Fund is awarding $1.5 million to Benton Harbor Flats LCC to renovate a vacant, two-story building in a mixed-use development area
Time is running out to apply for Michigan’s Home Heating Credit this year. Michigan Department of Treasury spokesperson Ron Leix tells WSJM News the credit goes to low income or disabled residents to help them cover their
Anyone interested in becoming a conservation officer for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is being told to take a look at the DNR’s website. DNR First Lieutenant Jason Wicklund tells WSJM News the agency it’s planning
Two Chicago men are in the Berrien County Jail after leading police on a chase through Buchanan, Galien, Three Oaks, and New Buffalo early this morning. A third managed to slip away when the suspects’ stolen Jeep
Police are looking for 23-year-old man for a shooting in the 700 block of Vineyard in the city of Benton Harbor last night. Public safety officials have identified him as Uriah Beauford and say he is also
From the Associated Press — The Indiana Dunes National Park saw its highest number of visitors this summer after receiving national park status. The 15,000-acre (6,070-hectare) park along the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana
The Berrien County Health Department is advising everyone to take common sense steps to avoid mosquito bites as the number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases in Michigan has gone up. On Friday, the state health department said
The voter participation rate among Lake Michigan College students has doubled in the past four years. LMC says a report has found the voting rate among students was 17% for the 2014 midterm elections, and 35% in
A new partnership between Kinexus Group in Benton Harbor and Irish firm Upskill Enterprise will be launched next month to help local employers better keep track of the skills of their workers. Kinexus Director of Innovation Duane
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed changes to Michigan’s reporting requirements for people who will have to meet work-related requirements to qualify for Medicaid coverage. But she’s accusing the Republican-led Legislature of not
At least 65 years in prison is the punishment for the man who shot and killed his girlfriend’s husband in an ambush outside the home of the victim’s parents in St. Joseph Township on New Year’s Eve.
Over 91-hundred drivers were pulled over around the state in the latest Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement, which ran over the Labor Day period from mid-August until September 2. Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
While at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island over the weekend, freshman state Representative Pauline Wendzel got the opportunity for a meeting among a small group of lawmakers and other leaders with Vice President Mike
AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide have jumped 17¢ from a week ago to about $2.74 per gallon. The auto club said Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded rose following attacks on oil facilities
Despite handing out “Upton 2020” buttons over the weekend at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, Congressman Fred Upton isn’t saying for sure that he’s seeking an 18th term. However, he says he’s “certainly on
Benton Township police are looking for a man in his mid-20s in connection with the latest shooting at the Blossom Acres Housing project. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday when several kids who were involved
A drug treatment resource in the St. Joseph area is already making a difference for police in Berrien County. Michigan State Police Trooper Holly Higgs of the Niles post tells WSJM News since Carol’s Hope expanded to
