We’ve heard a great deal about lead in the water of some Benton Harbor residents lately, but there’s another, more common, source of lead poisoning. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News it’s old
The water system in Benton Harbor is now repressurized. The city has released the following information to residents: The Benton Harbor water system is fully repressurized and residents are encouraged to flush their household water pipes and
State Senator Kim LaSata’s legislation to formally establish a border between Michigan and Indiana has been approved by the state Senate. LaSata says her bills would establish a commission, to work with a counterpart in Indiana, to
From the Associated Press — A real estate investor has pleaded guilty to bribing a Detroit-area mayor with cash, appliances and home upgrades in exchange for getting dozens of foreclosed properties. Shady Awad replied, “yes,” when a
From the Associated Press — Another Michigan city is giving filters to residents as a result of high lead results in some drinking water samples. Hamtramck is a 2-square-mile city in the Detroit area with 28,000 residents,
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is telling state residents who is eligible for a booster of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. The department has released the following: Following FDA approval, recommendations
From the Associated Press — Michigan officials are defending their response to a lead crisis in a corner of the state. They told lawmakers Thursday that steps to reduce corrosion in Benton Harbor’s aging water pipes began
A 14-year-old has been arrested in the death of a 17-year-old Benton Harbor resident. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says the 14-year-old male was taken into custody after it and Michigan State Police served a
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a statewide court holiday on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery. The court said it will accept public comment and hold a hearing in the
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s largest health care provider suspended 1 percent of its workers after they failed to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Beaumont Health had set an October 18 deadline. Crain’s Detroit Business says the
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and parents are being reminded how to keep their sleeping babies safe. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services infant safe sleep coordinator Colleen Nelson tells WSJM News there are
The loss of federal unemployment benefits from the COVID-19 pandemic did not result in a lot of people re-entering the workforce. “I know there was a lot of talk that once those ended, people are all going
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has honored Judge John Dewane, about a week after he passed away. During a Thursday meeting, Commissioner Ezra Scott read the honorary resolution, noting Dewane served as a circuit court judge
Congressman Fred Upton is among nine House Republicans to vote with Democrats to hold former Trump advisor Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress on Thursday. Upton’s office has released the following statement: Today, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton,
From the Associated Press — Michigan will not order employers to adhere to a COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement that is stricter than one planned by the Biden administration. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released its stance this
The Michigan House Oversight Committee on Thursday heard from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark and Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad about the city’s lead problems. Committee Chair Steve Johnson says the
The water is back on in Benton Harbor following a water line break on Wednesday that knocked out service to most of the city. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News before anyone can
YayaErnst/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers on Thursday that the Justice Department will follow “the facts and the law” if the House of Representatives votes to refer former President Donald Trump’s ally Steve Bannon
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey says it’s hoped water will be restored in Benton Harbor this afternoon. He told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday a major water line broke on Wednesday around 4 p.m. off
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is working to help Benton Harbor residents follow a break in a major water line that has cut off water service to 70% of the city. The department has
The water outage continues in Benton Harbor. The city manager’s office says it’s due to a break in a major line off Klock Road. It also says due to a drop in pressure, bacteria may enter the
Michigan Republican state Senator Roger Victory has introduced a bill to rein in electricity costs for businesses. He said this week the situation is out of control “I’m introducing legislation today to allow industrial customers to purchase
Members of the state’s redistricting commission want to hear what residents think about the congressional and legislative maps they’ve drawn. The drafts have been released publicly, the commission on Wednesday held the first of five public hearings
SHOUT for South Haven is looking for volunteers to help remove flowers from the drawbridge this week. It says the planters need to be emptied ahead of the winter, and the effort will take place this Friday
Congressman Fred Upton is feeling the effects of increasing energy prices. He tells us he and some colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding the issue. “We know this is often a
The Michigan Senate Oversight Committee has asked the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy for documents related to lead in the drinking water of Benton Harbor residents. Chair Ed McBroom this week gave EGLE ten
Crews are working to restore water service in Benton Harbor after a major line break on Wednesday. A line off Klock Road that serves a majority of the city was affected. Mayor Marcus Muhammad tells us the
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is facing a recall attempt. The Berrien County Clerk’s office tells us resident Quacy Roberts submitted petition language on Tuesday. It says Muhammad should be recalled for “failing to tell the residents
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University is short of help and pleading with staff to volunteer in campus dining halls. The Lansing State Journal says MSU’s residential services department has already asked 132 full-time employees
A 27-year-old Benton Harbor woman is facing charges after a chase with police in Van Buren County this week. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies spotted a vehicle speeding near the Lawrence exit of I-94
