From the Associated Press — The White House and Canada have issued a joint statement of support for a commuter bridge that when completed will span the Detroit River, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The statement issued
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Carl Levin. The governor’s office has released the following: “Senator Carl Levin was a champion for Michigan. His 36 year tenure in the
191 House Republicans have signed on to a resolution condemning socialism. Congressman Fred Upton tells us the resolution calls socialism “dangerous and patently anti-American.” “We don’t need to move to socialism, that’s for sure,” Upton said. “I
There could be three new St. Joseph City Commissioners following November’s elections, and that could mean the way the body oversees city operations could change. During Wednesday’s WSJM forum with eight of the nine candidates running in
There’s a new leadership team in place at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, months after controversy erupted due to the resignation of the former director and several staff members. Humane Society Administrative Director Wendy Golob tells
The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce is being disolved and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber will move in to serve as a representative for greater Stevensville area business owners. Lakeshore Chamber Board President Tom Norbey shared the news
The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging the vaccination of adolescents 12 years and older against COVID-19. The two are teaming up to reach out to parents to answer questions about the safety
From the Associated Press — U.S. prosecutors are asking a judge to order the Federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer all money in Larry Nassar’s prison account – about $2,000 – to help provide restitution to five
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed several bills, one of which will extend the amount of time that driver’s licenses are valid. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Whitmer today signed Senate Bills 507, 508 and 509,
Are you looking for some property in Michigan? The state is auctioning off nearly 100 parcels of state managed land in August and early September. “We have some parcels in the southern part of southwest Michigan, we
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court is restricting the use of handcuffs and other restraints on juveniles when they appear in court. They can’t be used unless a judge determines that a restraint would
From the Associated Press — Two of Michigan’s largest health systems are requiring all employees and doctors at their hospitals to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Spectrum Health, a 14-hospital network, and eight-hospital Beaumont Health announced the mandates
Advocates for home- and community-based services in Michigan urged Congress to build off state efforts and invest in what’s become known as the “care economy.” President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes $400 billion to expand access
The CDC is recommending that vaccinated people mask up in the U.S. while indoors in areas that have become hot spots for the coronavirus. Dr. Matthew Simms, the head of Infectious Disease Research at Beaumont Hospital, told
Eight of nine candidates for the St. Joseph City Commission who will appear on next week’s primary ballot took part in WSJM’s candidate forum Wednesday night. One question they were asked was how they believe the city’s
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a grant of $1 million for the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport to recruit, initiate, and support new air service from Kalamazoo to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North
During a visit to Detroit Tuesday, Governor Whitmer said she does not anticipate a return to a mask mandate in Michigan. However, she told Michigan News Network people need to remain cautious. “Right now, everyone can avail
The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors has donated more than $10,000 to the Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club. It says Patty Lauten, the managing broker with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group in Edwardsburg, was looking to
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced a detour that will be in place for those who go to the Berrien County Youth Fair in August. The fair is slated for August 16 through August 21, and
The Michigan Department of Transportation says it will begin a project along M-60 near Niles next week. It says it’s resurfacing the shoulders along seven miles of M-60 between US-12 and Leet Road. The $1.2 million investment
The CDC updated its mask guidance this week, advising people in areas with high levels of COVID-19 transmission to wear a mask when at an indoor public setting, regardless of their vaccination status, and now the Van
Spectrum Health has announced it will require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Spectrum Health has released the following: With a focus on the health and safety of its team members and the community, along with
Unit 1 of the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman has been taken offline for repairs. Indiana Michigan Power has released the following: Indiana Michigan Power’s Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 1 was safely taken offline by operators
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of a man who was accused of failing to register under an old version of the state’s sex offender registry. The court became
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday proposed spending $100 million in federal COVID-19 rescue funds to expand access to affordable housing. The aid would go to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The authority
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer has resumed wearing a mask at indoor events, citing revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a recommendation from the state’s chief doctor. The Democratic governor,
Set for August 6 through August 8 is Chalk the Block in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News artists come from all over the draw chalk art on Broad Street. Judges will
Market Van Buren is applauding three Van Buren County based businesses for receiving honors this week at the 17th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala. Barber Packaging of Bangor, Riveer Environmental of South Haven, and Tri-Mation
Congressman Fred Upton says there is hope yet for a bipartisan infrastructure package. He spoke to WSJM News Tuesday and said the talks in Washington haven’t stopped. He thinks there is way to get something substantial done
The health departments in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties are teaming up with the United Way of Southwest Michigan to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate and fight misinformation. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells
