Following Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine this week and the announcement of sanctions by President Biden, Congressman Fred Upton has issued a statement calling for more. Upton’s office has released the following: “Earlier this week the
From the Associated Press — Federal authorities say a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County. The Michigan cases were confirmed by the
Berrien County Animal Control has been saluted by the state for its efforts to help pet owners during the pandemic. Director Tiffany Peterson told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday one of her staff members got
A Brownfield development plan has been approved by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners for a new Jimmy John’s planned in Benton Township. Community Development Director Dan Fette told the board Thursday the site is at two
From the Associated Press — A judge has ordered the parents of a 15-year-old boy charged with killing four students at his Michigan high school to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. Rochester Hills District Court Judge
The winners of this year’s Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Business Recognition Awards have been announced. The chamber’s Sarah Spoonholtz tells WSJM News the annual Business Recognition Breakfast was held Thursday morning with about 200 people on hand
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images, FILE (ST. PAUL, Minn.) — A federal jury has convicted all three former Minneapolis police officers on all charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by failing to intervene or provide medical aid as
From the Associated Press — House Republicans have begun passing legislation that would cut Michigan’s income tax, provide tax breaks for more retirees and help local governments reduce their pension debt. One bill would cut the 4.25%
A new interactive map is available to help Berrien County residents understand the availability of broadband internet in the area. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Director John Egelhaaf said
People in Michigan may soon be paying less for drugs. Governor Whitmer signed legislation that lowers the costs of prescription drugs and holds pharmacy benefit managers accountable for prices. Before signing the bill at a Meijer store
From the Associated Press — Businessman Perry Johnson, the latest Republican to enter he race for governor, is pledging to bring “quality” to government by improving schools and roads and says he’s a conservative who opposes abortion
From the Associated Press — The parents of a 15-year-old boy charged with killing four other students at his Michigan high school are scheduled to return to court where they face charges for making the gun used
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has located a vehicle it previously believed may have been involved in a fatal hit and run in Niles on Sunday, and it says that vehicle was, in fact, not involved. The
You can now sign up for the 2022 Run, Walk, and Rock for Lory’s Place. Lory’s Place is a grief healing service offered by Caring Circle. It’s supported each year with the Run, Walk, and Rock. You
The Michigan House has approved a bill that will expand the state’s medical right-to-try law to include treatments for COVID-19. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township says her bill will give people more choice and more
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is bringing back its Community Emergency Response Team, and anyone interested in signing up for training can do so now. The sheriff’s department says the CERT program is a way for
Dr. Willie Lawrence will serve as the medical director of the city of Benton Harbor following action Tuesday by city commissioners. Speaking at the commission’s meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad said Lawrence will help advise the city on
The lineup for this year’s Makers Trail 19th Hole pavilion at the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship has been announced. Championship Director Brandon Haney tells WSJM News the Makers Trail 19th Hole is a stop along the
Now underway is the annual 97.5 Y Country St. Jude Radiothon. Y Country morning host Matt Malone tells WSJM News this is the 17th year the station has raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It
Police have released a photo of a possible suspect vehicle in a hit and run crash in Niles that killed a woman on Sunday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says 911 was called shortly after 4:40 a.m.
Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Drugmakers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline announced Wednesday they are planning to ask regulators to authorize their new COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The companies said data shows the shot works either as
Police are investigating a Benton Township bank robbery on Wednesday. The Benton Township Police Department says a suspect walked into the Huntington Bank on Pipestone Road around 11:45 a.m. He demanded that the teller give him everything
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to move $3 million in federal ARPA funds into other city funds to make up for lost revenue due to COVID-19. Speaking at a Tuesday meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad said ARPA
New research from Environmental Defence Canada makes the case that there’s a path forward to shutting down the Line 5 dual pipelines, which run under the Straits of Mackinac. The Canadian gas company Enbridge Energy plans to
The first pick in the 2022 USFL draft is former University of Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson. The Michigan Panthers took Patterson yesterday along with Utah State defensive end Adewale Adeoye and defenseman Cavon Walker of Maryland. The
ABC/AMPAS Eight major Oscars will not be presented live on this year’s show in an effort to present a more TV friendly telecast, the Academy announced on Tuesday. The awards will be given out an hour ahead
The suspect in a 1987 murder south of Niles has a cigarette to blame for his arrest. Michigan State Police got a cigarette butt that Patrick Gilham had tossed out in June 2021 and the DNA matched
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a contract for the construction of a new pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. The first pavilion was constructed with grant funds to house the farmers market. During a
More than 70 professionals will be hosting tables at the sixth annual Career Night at St. Joseph High School, presented by the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club. It happens this Thursday, February 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in
From the Associated Press — The manager of a juvenile detention center says she would have concerns if a 15-year-old charged with killing four fellow students in his Michigan high school were incarcerated at her facility. Children’s
