Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties have moved into the High category for COVID-19 transmission. The CDC’s county by county map of the country now shows all three southwest Michigan counties in red. Counties in the High
Michigan has now passed more than 20,000 people who have lost their lives due to COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services says that number is now 20,011 after there were 29 deaths Thursday and Friday.
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Allegan County this week. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids confirms the tornado hit in Dorr Wednesday night. Winds were between 65 and 85-miles-an-hour and it was on the ground
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated its COVID-19 guidance for schools, now recommending that masks be worn in schools by all. The MDHHS has released the following: Today, the Michigan Department of Health
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered this weekend to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The office of the governor has released the following: Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags
More than 1.9 million Michigan kids are benefiting as their families see extra money from the extended federal Child Tax Credit. The second round of monthly payments of $250 to $300 per child, depending on their age,
A former Benton Harbor basketball star is facing charges in Indiana. Authorities in Indianapolis are charging former Tiger star Carlos “Scooby” Johnson with rape, attempted rape, and sexual battery. According to court documents, Butler University Police were
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s Board of Education has approved a resolution that supports allowing local school districts to make “scientifically informed decisions” about whether to mandate COVID-19 masks for all students, teachers and visitors. The
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has deactivated the Emergency Operations Center following its opening this week due to flooding and power outages. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Jim Curran said
Coming soon will be Cures 2.0 from Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News it will be the sequel to his 2016 21st Century Cures legislation. That law was intended to boost funding for medical research and
If you’d like to take a ride on an airplane built in 1928, then you have a chance this weekend at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport. A 1929 Ford Trimotor is at the airport and offering 15
The Berrien County Health Department is once again advising everyone to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the county slipped into the “substantial” category of COVID transmission this week,
The problem of gun violence in the Benton Harbor area has gotten the attention of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Two days after Benton Harbor leaders announced 21 Days of Peace for the community to reflect
Indiana Michigan Power is expecting more of those who have no service in Berrien County to be back online by the end of Thursday. I&M has released the following: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) crews are working long
From the Associated Press — Oakland County state Representative Ryan Berman has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Michigan attorney general. In a letter Wednesday from his campaign, Berman said he will use his background
A 49-year-old Bangor Township woman is fighting for her life at Bronson Hospital after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday evening. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office says she was hit in the 66-thousand block of County
adamkaz/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Among the dozens of election reform laws changing rules regarding how voters cast ballots, several have also diminished secretaries of states’ authority over elections or shifted aspects of election administration to highly partisan bodies,
The Perseids Meteor shower will light up the night sky in Michigan Thursday night into Friday morning. Cranbrook Institute of Science head of astronomy Mike Narlock told Michigan News Network you should be able to see it.
The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association has released results of a recent statewide hospitality industry survey showing that nine in ten restaurants and nearly every hotel is operating with inadequate staffing to meet consumer demand. Association President
The city of Buchanan is officially celebrating a local Olympic hero. This week, the Buchanan City Commission proclaimed the tenth day of August each year as “Hannah Roberts Day.” The 19-year-old Roberts won the silver medal in
The city of St. Joseph is getting input from businesses on how doing work with the city can improve. At a listening session Wednesday night, some of the topics were speeding up how long it takes to
State grants for street work have been announced for the city of Bangor and the village of Decatur in 2022. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office on Wednesday announced the latest recipients of Transportation Economic Development Fund grants. A
A group of Whirlpool employees is proposing some improvements for Union Park in Benton Harbor. The Benton Harbor City Commission held a special meeting this week to hear a Days of Impact report from the team. Whirlpool
Those storms last night caused some damage at some state parks, including Warren Dunes State Park. Michigan Department of Natural Resources parks and recreation chief Ron Olson spoke with Michigan News Network about it.. “Warren Dunes State
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is working to help those affected by this week’s storms. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells WSJM News the department on Wednesday reopened the the Emergency Operations Center to help with storm response “The
Work continues on restoring electric service to those who lost it in this week’s storms. Indiana Michigan Power spokesperson Schnee Garrett tells WSJM News most of the Berrien County customers who lost power Monday night and Tuesday
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is restoring power with more than 350 employees and contractors working in impacted neighborhoods and communities and with another 100 crews on the way to assist. At the peak of the storms overnight,
From the Associated Press — Former U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says she will not run for Michigan governor in 2022, putting an end to speculation about the onetime Trump administration Cabinet member and partner in one
A suspect has been arrested in a fatal shooting that occurred in Benton Harbor on Sunday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were sent to the Sunny Spot located at 895 Pipestone around 5
Indiana Michigan Power continues to work on restoring service to those who lost electricity in this week’s storms. I&M has released the following: After unprecedented flooding damaged a Bridgman substation yesterday, affecting three other area substation and
