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AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 6 cents per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says late Sunday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.40 per

St. Joseph Director of Public Safety Brian Uridge is thinking about how to make the summer go more smoothly this year. He’s been working on a safety plan for the city to reduce traffic and parking headaches

The Van Buren Conservation District is working to get the word out about how to spot the invasive Japanese knotweed. With summer approaching, the district’s Eleanor Serocki tells WSJM News the damaging plant is already becoming apparent.

The St. Joseph City Commission is speaking out against some legislation proposed in Lansing. The bill would stop local governments from regulating short-term rental properties. St. Joe City Manager John Hodgson tells WSJM News municipal governments should

The village of Stevensville has approved a tax break for a local manufacturer as it plans an expansion. This week, the village council approved a tax abatement for Darren Mayer Performance Engineering, a company that designs custom

The numbers are in from the national Drug Take Back Day conducted two weekends ago and the DEA reports we set a new record for disposing of old and unwanted prescription drugs. More than 900,000 pounds were

First responders in Buchanan now have a new tool to help save pets in distress. Invisible Fence of Southwest Michigan has donated a pet oxygen mask to the fire department. The organization has a goal of equipping

The annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser for Berrien County Cancer Services is underway. The organization’s Nancy Church tells WSJM News they’ve been collecting pennies for 28 years now. “The idea behind it is that anybody can collect a

Now that spring has sprung, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is organizing a new round of volunteer beach cleanup events. Spokesperson Jennifer Caddick tells WSJM News thousands of volunteers take part in the effort to pick up

A new education technology pilot program has been launched at the STEAM Academy at MLK in Benton Harbor. eBravium, an education tech company, is providing two third grade classrooms with a new tablet-based arithmetic learning system called

South Haven Area Emergency Services has honored some of its firefighters with awards for the year. The agency held its annual awards dinner on May 6, giving the honor of Firefighter of the Year to David Griessel.

From the Associated Press — Michigan personal-injury lawyer Geoffrey Fieger says he’s “darn serious” about running for governor again 20 years after he won the Democratic primary but lost to Republican incumbent John Engler. The outspoken Fieger expressed

The latest Heart of Cook grants have been announced. They’re going to 36 organizations around southwest Michigan, totaling about $53,000. The Heart of Cook is a program supported by employees of the Cook nuclear power plant in

Paw Paw Village Manager Larry Nielson is drawing attention to an issue that affects local governments across the state. He tells WSJM News state revenue sharing payments to municipalities have been inadequate for more than a decade.

As speculation continues into who will replace former FBI Director James Comey, U.S. Senator Gary Peters has questions for the president. He spoke with Michigan News Network about them. “How this happened, what was the sequence of

Set for this Saturday is the annual Three Oaks Flag Day Pig Roast. Three Oaks Flag Day Marketing Chair Brittany DeRuiter tells WSJM News they hold the big barbecue dinner to raise money to put on the June

A Lawrence man is facing charges after a chase with police Thursday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department tells our newsroom deputies on routine patrol were driving along Red Arrow Highway near County Road 671 around 7

Authorities in Centreville have interviewed two students in connection with gun threats made against the local school district. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said Friday it will conduct additional interviews regarding the threats. The school district

From the Associated Press — Streetcars are picking up passengers in Detroit with the official launch of the $140 million QLINE light rail system. A ceremony was held Friday morning, followed by the start of service along

Forbes has put out its list of the 500 best employers in the United States, and Consumers Energy makes a strong showing. The utility has been named the best large company to work for in Michigan, and

If you drive by the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph next weekend and see a bunch of police vehicles and boats, feel free to stop by and check them out. Saturday, May 20 will bring the

The St. Joseph City Commission is speaking out against some legislation proposed in Lansing. The bill would stop local governments from regulating short-term rental properties. St. Joe City Manager John Hodgson tells WSJM News municipal governments should

Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce says its upcoming move to downtown St. Joseph will allow the organization to grow, expand its services, and better serve members. The chamber announced this week the relocation to Ship Street from Benton

From the Associated Press — Flint will receive $100 million in federal funding to address the city’s drinking water crisis after the supply was contaminated with lead. Governor Rick Snyder signed the aid into law this week, months

Legislation to make female genital mutilation illegal in Michigan has taken another step forward in Lansing. This week, the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would make it a felony to knowingly transport a girl

Gas prices had been dipping lower and lower which is unusual at this time of the year, but that has ended for now. What Gasbuddy’s Patrick DeHaan calls the price cycle swung back in the opposite way

A Van Buren County chiropractor is facing felony charges of Medicaid fraud. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the case against 53-year-old Ahad Lofti on Thursday. He tells us Lofti owned and ran chiropractic clinics in Hartford,

From the Associated Press — Police say five people are dead in Michigan after a 22-year-old driver blew through a rural stop sign and smashed into another vehicle. The victims include Candice Dunn, who was killed after being

The village of Stevensville has approved a tax break for a local manufacturer as it plans an expansion. This week, the village council approved a tax abatement for Darren Mayer Performance Engineering, a company that designs custom

Kids across Michigan are celebrating the physical and mental health benefits of biking this week. Wednesday was National Bike to School Day, and children’s advocates want to make sure they know how to stay safe. An estimated