With massive amounts of federal money pouring into communities across the United States, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners is considering how some of it could be used to expand broadband internet. However, there’s a problem with
Congressman Fred Upton was briefed this week by the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of State, and Homeland Security officials on the situation in Afghanistan. He tells WSJM News he and a bipartisan
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has made official its support for the Berrien County Health Department by approving a resolution stating just that. Commissioner Dave Vollrath read the resolution Thursday noting the county’s obligation to protect
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is advising everyone of a new scam. It says the suspects are using names of deputies that work for the sheriff’s department to try to collect money. The caller will claim
Catalytic converters are being stolen in Dowagiac. C. Wimberly Automall had four stolen from vehicles over the weekend. Another business was hit Tuesday morning. Our newsgathering partners at WSBT-22 report both businesses are looking for help identifying
A pair of hospitals in Van Buren County are among 51 in the state getting grants for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. The governor’s office says in all, $13 million will be shared. Bronson South Haven and Bronson
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Public Service Commission approved an order Wednesday to collect data on electric companies’ response and preparedness after over 1 million residents were left without power due to storms earlier in
A couple of social services agencies are preparing to help refugees from Afghanistan who are expected to make their way to Michigan soon. Troy-based Samaritas and west Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services aren’t sure how many people they
A state of emergency has been declared for St. Joseph County by governor Whitmer after severe weather August 11 and 12 caused destruction throughout the county. Even though the declaration exists, the St. Joseph County Director of
More than 240 scarecrows now line the streets of Buchanan for the annual Buchanan Scarecrow Charities exhibit. Buchanan Scarecrow Charities raises money each year for a variety of projects locally. Volunteers dress up and display the scarecrows
From the Associated Press — A Catholic school in Lansing has lost an appeal over a Michigan policy that required masks on young kids earlier in the pandemic. The statewide mandate has ended. But some counties are
A Michigan State Police K-9 is recovering at the Michigan State University Veterinary Clinic after being attacked by an unleashed dog in Hartford this morning. The canine handler was doing a search for accelerants at the scene
Tele-Health is here to stay. Things with secretly judge people for. And ditching the make-up. That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!!
Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul (ALBANY, N.Y.) — Former Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was sworn in as New York’s first female governor at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. “Honored to be officially sworn in as New York’s 57th
There will be a mask mandate at St. Joseph Public Schools this year. That’s after a vote of the board of education Monday night. The body heard nearly three hours of comments from people both opposed to
The St. Joseph High School baseball field at Dickinson Park will look a little different after next season. The St. Joseph City Commission has approved changes to the city’s Master Plan to add fences all down the
From the Associated Press — A wildfire that’s burned about 200 acres on Michigan’s remote Isle Royale has prompted the National Park Service to close some trails and campground areas on the wilderness island. The park service
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer wants to spend about $1 billion in federal pandemic rescue funding to help boost the business climate, redevelop polluted sites and take steps such as accelerating the development of electric
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is coming to Benton Harbor in September as part of his Thriving Cities tour. Gilchrist started the tour in 2019 by holding conversations across Michigan to hear directly residents of cities. The current
A donation of $100,000 has been made to WNIT television by the American Electric Foundation. The group says the donation, on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power, is for the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. The channel enables children
The final round of MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes winners have been announced by the state of Michigan for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Among the final winners of $50,000 is a Paw Paw man, Caleb Nielsen. He
The 19-year-old who shot and killed a man, wounded the victim’s wife, and then killed himself could have still been in prison for threats to shoot up Paw Paw High School when he was 15 in 2018.
From the Associated Press — A spring freeze will likely put a fall chill on the size of Michigan’s apple harvest. The state is expected to produce 18.25 million bushels of apples this year, down from 22
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is hailing news of the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She is urging holdouts to get themselves vaccinated so they and those around them can be protected from COVID. The governor’s
A South Haven Township home has been badly damaged by a Sunday night fire. South Haven Area Emergency Services and the Covert Township Fire Department responded just before 9 p.m. after a passerby called 911 to report
Foods that might shorten your life. A world pasta shortage? And what do you get a Pope that has everything? That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a buzzed driving campaign heading into Labor Day while law enforcement nationwide are taking part in the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The sheriff’s department says
Volunteers with the Berrien Community Foundation will be at the Whirlpool Riverview campus in Benton Harbor this coming week giving out 2,000 backpacks filled with supplies to local students. BCF Program Manager Susan Matheny told WSJM News
Legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel would require state agencies and offices to review their policies every few years in order to modernize. She says she’s working on legislation, to be introduced in the fall, that would
