The funding is in place for a new medical research agency proposed by Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, known as ARPA-H, would operate alongside the NIH and CDC
Honor Credit Union has raised some funds for the Benton Township Fire Department. Credit Union team members have presented Fire Chief Rob Harper a check of $5,029 for the purchase of a new Jaws of Life. Those
From the Associated Press — Jurors in Grand Rapids are hearing from a second man who pleaded guilty in a scheme to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Kaleb Franks says he got involved because he “no longer wanted
The Michigan Legislature has approved a $4.8 billion infrastructure package. State Representative Pauline Wendzel says the plan also continues COVID-19 relief and a stabilization of the state’s unemployment benefits trust fund. Senate Bill 565 and House Bill
Pet owners may be running into delays when it comes to procedures with their cats and dogs. A worker shortage in the veterinarian industry has led some animal hospitals and clinics to delay surgeries and other work.
In a survey of likely voters, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has some work to do if she wants to be re-elected. According to the survey, conducted by the Lansing-based Marketing and Resource Group, only 34% of respondents indicated
Michigan lawmakers have unveiled and begun passing a massive $4.8 billion spending plan, one that will upgrade long-neglected infrastructure including water pipes, dams, roads and parks. The legislation is the product of months of negotiations between the
There will be no meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners today due to a lack of a quorum. The Administration Committee’s meeting at 9:15 a.m. is also canceled. Two other committees, Finance and Personnel and
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released a new video advising everyone how to protect themselves from pet-related scams. She says if you’re getting a dog, research the breed, research the breeder, and insist you meet the
The PGA of America has announced the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Community Long Drive Contest. It will be held at Pipestone Indoor Country Club on April 6 starting at 4:30 p.m. and will and feature longest
Congressman Fred Upton is feeling a lot better after his positive COVID test last week. He told WSJM News on Tuesday his symptoms never got all that bad. “I’m feeling much better,” Upton said. “Thank goodness the
Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren is touting the success of its Offender Success program. Program Director Derek Knuth tells WSJM News it works directly with the Michigan Department of Corrections to help those who are
The Michigan and Ohio Section of the American Nuclear Society has sent a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer urging her and state lawmakers to reconsider the closure of the Palisades nuclear power plant in May. The organization
From the Associated Press — A man who pleaded guilty to planning a kidnapping of Governor Gretchen Whitmer says he and his allies wanted to act before the 2020 election to prevent Joe Biden from winning the
A Michigan lawmaker wants to do away with teacher evaluations for this year. Livonia Senator Dayna Polehanki says 40% of the teachers’ annual year end evaluations are based on student growth. She says it’s not fair for
A study by Beaumont Health researchers finds a significant boost to getting a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Researchers found people have a 45% lower death rate than people who have not been vaccinated. They also had much lower
A new report found older Michiganders and people with disabilities face some of the greatest barriers to housing, and systemic racism has led to higher rates of disability among people of color. Renter households at or below
A 38-year-old Bloomingdale man is jailed after a chase with police in Van Buren County. Deputies and the Michigan Department of Corrections Absconder Recovery Unit were looking for the parole absconder, who was wearing a GPS tether.
An event being held in May will take bicyclists along the Kal Haven Trail all the way from Kalamazoo to South Haven. Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail Vice President Jeff Green tells WSJM News the 35th Annual
An address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Congress last week is getting high marks from Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News Zelenskyy painted a stark picture of what has happened to his country since Russia’s
A new pedestrian walkway will be built in South Haven along Aylworth Avenue from Kalamazoo to LaGrange Streets. Public Works Director Bill Hunter tells WSJM News the paved walkway will be on the south side of the
Teachers at Benton Harbor Area Schools will get retention bonuses at the end of the school year following action Monday by the board of education. Superintendent Andrae Townsel tells WSJM News it was time to reward teachers
From the Associated Press — Electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution, a joint-venture partner with automaker General Motors, plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025. The
From the Associated Press — Two Michigan brothers who were wrongfully convicted in the murder of a family friend have been released after 25 years in prison. A Michigan judge on Tuesday set aside the convictions of
The South Haven City Council has given the green light to the planned unit development for housing at the Overton Site at 229 Elkenburg Street. Mayor Scott Smith says it’s been a process over the past several
A 26-year-old Jones man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle was hit by a deer late Monday night. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to Union Road just north of Calvin Hill
Huskies will be the new mascot for Hartford Public Schools after the board of education voted to stop using Indians at the request of the Pokagon Tribe. High school student Cessie Finley says they have several ideas
Benton Harbor City Commissioners could update an ordinance they approved last month mandating that residents allow lead water lines on their properties to be replaced. That’s after some citizens spoke out against the possible penalties for violations
From the Associated Press — A man charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was jubilant in 2020 when the state Supreme Court struck down COVID-19 orders. Adam Fox asked his allies in a chat
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is advising everyone fish kills are not an uncommon sight this time of year. DNR Fisheries Division program manager Gary Whelan tells WSJM News these spring fish kills typically occur in
