The Michigan Department of Education has received a nearly $1 million grant for building and retaining a strong school nutrition workforce, improving standards for school meals, and partnering with farmers and producers to access local food. It’s
From the Associated Press — Two of the leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Michigan governor have been found ineligible for the August primary. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who has led in primary polling,
There is plenty to take in for anyone who wants to attend the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in Benton Harbor. There will be concerts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings on the Harbor Shores grounds near the
Michigan’s Adventure amusement park opens this Friday in Muskegon. Park spokeswoman Laurie Bollenbach told Michigan News Network this week they have 60 rides, including seven roller coasters and a familiar favorite for families. “Camp Snoopy has rides
DCS Technology LLC, a firm hired by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, is working to map the availability of broadband internet around the county. The administration says over the next 12-weeks, DCS work crews will be
Congressman Fred Upton paid a visit Wednesday to the Sturgis baby formula plant that has been shut down due to contamination concerns, leading to the nationwide shortage of baby formula. He told WSJM News ahead of his
With Memorial Day weekend about here, southwest Michigan residents are being reminded tick season has begun. Berrien County Acting Health Officer Guy Miller tells WSJM News ticks carry diseases including Lyme disease, which causes rash, fever, headache,
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Court of Appeals has opened the door to abortion opponents who are trying to overturn a recent decision that suspended the state’s long-dormant ban on the procedure. The court set
A case of the bird flu has been identified in Allegan County. The Allegan County Health Department has released the following: The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on May 17, 2022 in
There will be three railroad crossing closures in Chikaming Township in the coming weeks. The Berrien County Road Department says the crossings will be totally closed to traffic during those times. The railroad crossing on Lakeside Road
The Berrien County Road Department will have the Napier Avenue Bridge over the St. Joseph River back open to traffic on Friday. Interim Director Kevin Stack tells WSJM News crews working on the bridge were going to
The golfers are ready for the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship being played at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor this week. Colin Montgomerie won here in 2014 and followed that with a win in 2015. He was
Tens of thousands of people are expected to head to the airport and travel during the summer. The unofficial kickoff is this coming Memorial Day weekend. Michigan TSA security director Steve Lorincz says travelers should arrive early
A new 1,375 square foot mural is being painted at South Haven High School. Suzanne Loafman with South Haven Project CURB tells WSJM News the wall near the athletics entrance will soon be painted with images of
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to
An information session will be held next month at Lake Michigan College for the college to tell potential students about the LMC Promise. The session will be Wednesday, June 8 starting at 6 p.m. in Room 1304
The United States must continue to support Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion. So says Congressman Fred Upton, who tells WSJM News a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine approved by Congress last week had
The city of South Haven has posted signs announcing the penalties for swimming or walking out on to the pier during dangerous conditions. City Manager Kate Hosier tells WSJM News the city council in January approved a
50% of the lead water lines in the city of Benton Harbor are expected to have been replaced by the end of this week. State and federal officials were in Benton Harbor Tuesday to see work along
Police say the suspect who crashed into the Flagstar Bank on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph on Friday was a fugitive with a federal probation violation warrant and a bench warrant out of Berrien County. Around 3
In recognition of Ferris State University President David Eisler’s longstanding leadership, the school has received a $1 million endowment to empower and cultivate more leaders to make an impact across the nation. Eisler is pleased. “The doctorate
Michigan State Police Captain Michael Brown has withdrawn from the Republican race for governor in Michigan. He issued the following statement Tuesday: “It appears that after my campaign’s signature gathering was complete, individuals independently contracted for a
A new national poll released this week shows parents consider logistics and cost more than health and safety when sending their children to summer camp. The survey by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan
Burnout is more pervasive this year that it was last year. Robert Half Staffing’s Neal Gilbert told Michigan News Network their research shows 41% more workers feeling burned out that a year ago. Who’s most affected? “The
Benton Harbor residents are being reminded the distribution site for bottled water in the community is being moved to the Boys and Girls Club Fettig Youth Campus starting next week. The water is currently distributed at Benton
A developer has big plans for the former Berrien Hills golf club property in St. Joseph Township. Attorney Mark Miller represents Southwest Michigan Coastal Ventures, which is seeking township permission for a Planned Unit Development permit for
The Benton Harbor Farmers Market will return for the season next month. The Berrien County Health Department’s Chioma Ejiofor tells WSJM News the market will be held each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dwight
City of Benton Harbor residents are being reminded that starting Tuesday, May 31, bottled water distribution will be moving from the high school to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor Fettig Youth Campus at 600
A 19-year-old Benton Harbor man is recovering after being shot on Sunday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were called to the 100 block of Oden Street around 1:15 p.m. on a report of
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court says it wants more information from Governor Gretchen Whitmer about her request to erase a state abortion ban from decades ago. The court wants five points addressed, including
