With the governor seeking funds for hundreds of bridge repair and replacement projects in the next budget, the Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to follow a practice called bridge bundling. MDOT Chief Bridge Engineer Matt Chynoweth
Seniors who are stuck home in the pandemic and in need of someone to talk to are being invited to sign up for the Region Four Area Agency on Aging’s Friendly Caller program. The agency’s Pat Arter
Congressman Fred Upton has helped to reintroduce legislation intended to help scientific researchers get back on track after their work was derailed last year by COVID-19. He tells WSJM News the Research Investment to Spark the Economy
Michigan is reporting 635 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 579,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 63
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order designed to ensure propane distribution is not disrupted in Michigan. The governor’s office has released the following: TodayGovernor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order declaring a state of energy
A Springfield, Illinois man is in the Berrien County Jail following a high-speed chase that took police from Chikaming Township to I-196 in Van Buren County on Friday. The Chikaming Township Police Department says it all started
With an ice shelf now formed in Lake Michigan, police say it’s a good idea to keep your distance. Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Fred Laesch tells WSJM News recent erosion and weather have made venturing close
Online and sports betting has come to Four Winds Casinos. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announced this week it received approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board to launch the betting at its casinos. Pokagon Tribal Chair
The state’s new tuition program that pays for adults without a college degree to earn an associate degree or a trade certificate at a community college for free has gotten off to a strong start. Michigan Department
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says some shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to the state have been delayed because of winter storms. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin told WSJM News on Friday the department was notified by
President Joe Biden on Friday toured a Pfizer facility in Portage. He got to see first hand how the COVID-19 vaccines are kept in below freezing temperatures before they are shipped out and put in the arms
From the Associated Press — A top aide to embattled Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is leaving to take a job in Democratic state Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office. Amber McCann, Shirkey’s deputy chief of staff
From the Associated Press — Attorneys for former Governor Rick Snyder and eight others facing charges in the Flint water crisis are seeking to speed the production of evidence after a judge said he needs at least
A cold snap and power outages in Texas are leading to some sticker shock today at Michigan gas stations. Patrick Dehaan at Gas Buddy told Michigan News Network he’s been watching the steady creeping up of gas
Michigan is reporting 1,193 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 579,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 23
A 49-year-old Wisconsin man is being treated for injuries after he was shot by police in Van Buren County on Thursday night. The The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says 911 got a call about a man
Legislation intended to improve school security has been introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News the Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in School Safety Alert Act, or the ALYSSA Act, would give funding
Berrien County Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli gave an update on his office’s operations to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday. Pierangeli has worked at the office for 16 years, and was just elected prosecutor. He told
40 acres of forest property will be preserved for the public’s enjoyment now than Chikaming Open Lands has acquired it. Director Ryan Postema tells us the organization raised $370,000, including an $80,000 grant from the Carls Foundation,
A letter or a resolution calling for COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in a sensible way is being considered by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners so it can be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Speaking during
Michigan is reporting 888 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 578,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 85
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office has destroyed over 1,900 pounds of unused medication in the past year. The office has Red Med disposal boxes throughout the county for people to get rid of medicine safely. The
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding boaters to renew their registrations ahead of the next boating season, noting that can be done at self-service kiosks. The Secretary of State’s office has released the following: Ahead
Legislation from state Senator Aric Nesbitt aimed at increasing the rollout of broadband internet around Michigan has been approved by the Senate. Nesbitt’s office has released the following: The state Senate on Thursday approved a measure sponsored
From the Associated Press — A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder in the slayings of his parents whose bodies were found in a wooded area in western Michigan. Nicholas Johnson was expected to be arraigned
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are seeking a grant to build a second pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. During a meeting Tuesday, the city commission approved a resolution to apply for a USDA Rural Business
Seniors who are stuck home in the pandemic and in need of someone to talk to are being invited to sign up for the Region Four Area Agency on Aging’s Friendly Caller program. The agency’s Pat Arter
Michigan Works is planning a virtual hiring event for this month. Business account manager Paul Brohman tells WSJM News this will be for positions at Four Winds Casino locations around southwest Michigan. The hiring event will consist
Congressman Fred Upton has helped to reintroduce legislation intended to help scientific researchers get back on track after their work was derailed last year by COVID-19. He tells WSJM News the Research Investment to Spark the Economy
Michigan State Police say an 81-year-old Paw Paw man is dead following a crash that occurred last Thursday. Troopers were called to the scene at Red Arrow Highway near 41st Street in Paw Paw Township around 11:30
