A pair of state senators are working on bills that would ban guns from Michigan’s capitol. Democrat Dayna Polehanki, along with fellow Democrat Rosemary Bayer, wants weapons out of the state building for safety reasons. She spoke
If you enjoy Michigan craft beer, this is your week. For the second year, Pure Michigan and Short’s Brewing Company are releasing Pure Michigan Autumn IPA on Friday. Short’s founder Joe Short says the beer tastes like
From the Associated Press — The state of Michigan has settled a decadelong lawsuit over so-called juvenile lifers. The deal accelerates rehabilitation programs that could enhance their release from prison. It also puts deadlines on local prosecutors
United States Secretary of Energy Dan Brouilette is in Michigan this week to learn about some of the state’s energy needs and the work Michigan does in that sector. One stop will take Secretary Brouilette to a
From the Associated Press — The lifetime ban from receiving food benefits for those with more than one drug-related felony conviction could be lifted under a bill that passed the Michigan Senate on Wednesday. The current law
Can you make room in your home for a dog or cat who needs one? The Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring an Empty the Shelters event Thursday through Sunday with 45 shelters in Michigan taking part. Foundation
The Michigan Secretary of State’s office says Michigan voters have requested 2.5 million absentee ballots for the November election. Through October 19, residents with a Michigan driver’s license or state identification card can register online at Michigan.gov/Vote.
The Berrien County Health Department is closely watching cases of COVID-19 in schools as we get about a month into the academic year during this pandemic. Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells us there have been some COVID
St. Joseph Today will not be holding its usual Trick or Treating event in downtown St. Joe and the Benton Harbor Arts District this Halloween. Director Amy Zapal says the organization had to keep the health and
Southwestern Michigan College is giving commemorative COVID coins to its staff as a thank you for helping during the pandemic. SMC held its annual employee recognition program on September 25 via Zoom with 95 people logged in
Brandywine Community Schools has something to celebrate this week. The district held a ribbon cutting on its brand new tennis courts. The days of Brandywine High School tennis team members driving across town, with racquets in tow,
If you’re still trying to plan a fall getaway, Ludington officials say it’s a great destination along Lake Michigan. Ludington Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Brandy Miller told Michigan News Network this week s they have
$12 million has been put up by Consumers Energy to help customers pay their energy bills during the pandemic. Consumers Energy spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells WSJM News they have a goal to assist 25,000 households and 1,000
Some experts are warning the proposed Line 5 tunnel project in the Straits of Mackinac is not ready for prime time. The state is holding hearings on Enbridge’s permit applications for the project. Geological engineer Brian O’Mara
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging all Michiganders to keep up the fight against COVID-19 as the cold weather approaches. Speaking in Houghton on Tuesday, the governor said everyone needs to continue masking up and social distancing. “The
With time running out before Congress heads home for elections and holidays, Congressman Fred Upton is still holding out hope there could be a new COVID-19 relief bill. He tells WSJM News the Problem Solvers Caucus has
The Van Buren County Courts are preparing to resume jury trials. Administrator Frank Hardester tells WSJM News they shut everything down when COVID arrived. “Most of the jury trials were adjourned, or in some fashion or form
Lakeshore Public Schools has received a donation of 250 masks as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Lakeshore Excellence Foundation’s Kathleen Wolf tells WSJM News the specially designed masks come from Dr. Gyl Kasewurm of Professional Hearing Services.
The Healthy Michigan Plan has topped 800,000 enrollees for the first time. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News Healthy Michigan is the state’s expanded Medicaid program, made possible by the
South Haven’s next city manager will be Kate Hosier. She’s been serving as interim city manager since the departure of Brian Dissette this past summer, and the South Haven City Council voted to hire her on a
Legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata to make court officers and corrections offers eligible for Michigan’s Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is now on its way to the governor for final approval. LaSata’s office has released the following:
More than 60,000 Michigan residents have applied for college scholarships through the state’s new Futures for Frontliners program since it was announced this month. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: With just over
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan has canceled undergraduate study abroad programs for the school’s upcoming winter term due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus, continuing travel restrictions and planning time needed for students.
From the Associated Press — Federal regulators are proposing to list as threatened two freshwater mussel species native to many eastern U.S. rivers and streams. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday that the longsolid and
From the Associated Press — Michigan is reporting that Black residents are no longer being disproportionately infected and killed by the coronavirus, after they accounted for a staggering 40% of deaths and 29% of cases in the
Market Van Buren has been working to secure loans for small businesses throughout the county. Market Van Buren has released the following: Help is on the way for small businesses in Van Buren County, thanks to Market
More than 11,000 businesses across Michigan have been awarded grants through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: More than 11,300 small businesses and nonprofits across Michigan have
Southwest Michigan farmers are getting into the fields to pick the fruit. Michigan State University Extension’s Mark Longstroth in Van Buren County give an update. “Fruit harvest is well underway with apple harvest in Berrien County and
Among the first questions in Monday night’s St. Joseph City Commission meeting came from Abigail Brotzke with a question a lot of people are asking. “I was wondering if there is going to be any trick-or-treating this
If you want to enroll your child in the 2020 Michigan Education Trust program, the deadline is coming up on Wednesday. Robin Lott is the executive director of Michigan’s Office of Post Secondary Financial Planning. “You’re basically
