From the Associated Press — A former nurse charged in the death of a teenager who was restrained at a Michigan youth home has been placed on probation for 18 months. Heather McLogan had no direct role
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deem Republican-backed budget provisions unconstitutional attempts to restrict COVID-19 health measures but allow language limiting government vaccination requirements. The moves – planned Wednesday – will come in conjunction
61 trees will be removed around St. Joseph to make way for some infrastructure projects set for next year. Speaking to the St. Joseph City Commission on Monday, Public Works Director Greg Grothous said the trees are
Congressman Fred Upton has cosponsored a resolution calling on the Biden Administration to fully enforce the nation’s immigration laws and support border patrol officers amid a humanitarian crisis at the southern border. He tells WSJM News the
The reintroduction of athletics to Southwestern Michigan College continues full speed ahead as Jeanine Wasielewski has been hired as the new women’s basketball coach. She’s originally from the South Bend area, played Division I basketball at Northwestern
The Van Buren Cass District Health Department says it has been notified of a bat in the county that tested positive for rabies. It was found in the 49065 zip code, which is near Lawton and east
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking to purchase 800 acres of property from Andrews University so it can be turned into a state wildlife area. DNR wildlife biologist Ken Kesson tells WSJM News the property
The head of the Michigan Economic Development Commission says the state was not “actively involved” in the process that lead to Ford’s decision to invest more than $11 billion in Tennessee and Kentucky. MEDC CEO Quintin Messer
A new survey of travelers finds 31% are more likely than before the pandemic to purchase travel insurance. Debbie Haas, VP of Travel at Triple-A, says the respondents’ number-one concern is COVID-19. “We see that typically, half
Honor Credit Union says it has shredded 76,750 pounds of paper this year in 10 free shred events at 10 locations in Michigan. Stevensville shredded the most at 11,300 pounds, followed by Marquette at 10,000 pounds and
People have been enjoying eating outside in social districts set up by communities during this pandemic. That’s the word from state Representative T.C. Clements, who’s introduced a bill to extend the sunset on social districts beyond 2024.
A 65-year-old man has died in a Cass County house fire. The sheriff’s office says Robert Hilliard’s body was found by firefighters late Monday morning as they were battling the flames. The cause of the fire and
PNC Bank is supporting a bill making its way through Michigan Legislature that would make financial literacy part of school curriculum. PNC Regional Vice President Ric DeVore spoke to Michigan News Network about the bill. “Even people
Low inventories are expected to translate to low car and truck sales in September. Cox Automotive estimates sales will be down 26% from last year at the same time. Analyst Michelle Krebs told Michigan News Network this
There hasn’t been much action since July on a bill in the Michigan Legislature that would take away local control over short term rental properties, but St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson says the bill could get
From the Associated Press — Michigan would award its 15 electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote if enough other states also join the pact under a 2022 ballot initiative. The drive
The St. Joseph City Commission has instructed city staff to look more into a program that would help businesses pay for energy efficiency improvements. The PACE program enables a special tax assessment to be applied to a
The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor is teaming up with the Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation to provide local young people some experience with the animals. Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation board member Sally Bogert
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in partnership with News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, will be hosting a candidate forum for the St. Joseph City Commission election next week. It will be Wednesday, October 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties, along with the Berrien County Friend of the Court and other partners, is planning a Friend of the Court Amnesty Day, Expungement and Resource Fair. It’s for southwest Michigan
The American Red Cross is appealing to those who are eligible to make blood donations. Spokesperson Meghan Lehman tells WSJM News the supply is extremely low right now. “It’s an emergency blood shortage, which just means we
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting 7,733 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday through Monday. It says that works out to 2,577 cases per each day. The state added 35 deaths during that
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was a big target on Mackinac Island this past weekend as the Republican Leadership Conference was held. It’s an event that happens every two years, bringing some of the biggest names in the party
Dowagiac police are looking for a man who they say shot his girlfriend on Saturday. The Dowagiac Police Department says officers were dispatched to parking lot near Dowagiac Liquor in the 900 block of Spruce Street around
The U.S. Coast Guard this past weekend paid tribute to a longtime Auxiliary member who died last year. Ben Plachta died at the age of 81 in August of 2020. He served the Coast Guard Auxiliary since
South Haven’s 2021 Beach Safety Flag program has ended for the season. SHAES launched this year’s program with an emphasis on water safety through improved communication with the public about water conditions at the city’s beaches. The
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has signed an agreement to buy energy for seven state parks and offices in southwestern Michigan. The DNR says the deal with South Lyon-based Utopian Power will
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced home heating assistance will be going to more than 178,000 families this coming winter. It’s thanks to the state’s Home Heating Credit. The governor’s office has released the following: Gov. Whitmer today
Are you planning to do some traveling around Michigan this fall? Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz expects the travel trend to continue. He spoke with Michigan News Network about what he’s been seeing. “We really do
The American Electric Power Foundation has made a $50,000 donation to the city of Buchanan to fund the McCoy’s Creek Trail Extension Project, which will expand the trail another half mile. AEP’s Schnee Garrett tells WSJM News
