The Michigan State Police Missing Children’s Clearinghouse is once again holding a missing kids poster contest for fifth grade students in the state. Each year, the contest creates an opportunity to promote child safety while discussing the
A recently released report from the state’s auditor general identified nearly 24-hundred additional COVID-19 deaths linked to long-term care facilities over an 18-month period than what the state reported. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the actions implemented by
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed the books on what it calls another successful fish stocking season. Eight different species, adding up to 672,478 fish, weighing in at nearly 13.5 tons were released into state
Coming up the weekend of February 4 is the 2022 St. Joseph Ice Fest. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the event is a great way to celebrate the winter by taking in ice sculptures
Congressman Fred Upton has concerns about how the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed last year will be implemented. He tells WSJM News there’s an issue with the funding in Congress. “Right now, we’re under a continuing resolution,”
There’s a new candidate in the running for the Michigan House in the 38th District. Kevin Whiteford has announced his candidacy. Like his wife and current state Representative, Mary, Kevin Whiteford is a Republican. The 38th District
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has responded following the release of a report from the state’s auditor general concluding a higher number of patients at long-term care facilities had died from COVID-19 than what her administration reported. Whitmer says
From the Associated Press — Grand Valley State University is expanding its free tuition to all low-income families in Michigan. The program, called the Grand Valley Pledge, will no longer be limited only to students from six
Seeking a third and final term in the Michigan House is state Representative Pauline Wendzel. She’s running in the new 39th District this time. That district includes Bainbridge Township, Coloma Township, Coloma City, Watervliet Township, and Watervliet
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Andrae Townsel has received a glowing performance evaluation from the board of education. The district says the board at a special meeting rated Townsel as highly effective for his second year as
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today urged Michiganders to take advantage of the federal government’s free COVID-19 testing program. At-home, rapid COVID-19 tests are available for free at COVIDTests.gov, with every household eligible for four free tests that will be
New state and county data show among Michigan’s youngest children, there are gaps and disparities in access to crucial health, nutritional and educational services. For instance, 35% of children up to age five are eligible for childcare
A man is in the Van Buren County Jail after leading a sheriff’s deputy on a chase late Monday night. The deputy tried to pull the man over for crossing the center line in Columbia Township when
The city of South Haven will spend some American Rescue Plan Act funds to replace lead water service lines. Public Works director Bill Hunter says the city needs to be spending $2.3 million annually on infrastructure, and
U.S. Senator Gary Peters is one of many lawmakers in the state who celebrated Martin Luther King Junior Day Monday. Peters released a video to commemorate the day, saying we can never lose sight of the dream
Michigan auto insurance reforms haven’t been a hit with everyone. Sarah Rhein is a nurse care manager with Private Duty Home Healthcare in St. Joseph. She tells WSJM News since changes that eliminated automatic catastrophic injury coverage,
Berrien County students talked about the lessons they have learned from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a virtual event on Monday. The presentation organized by Benton Harbor area leaders and Andrews University also featured Governor Gretchen
Lake Michigan College has announced the winners of its Spirit of MLK Spotlight Awards for the year. The recipients were named during the kickoff to LMC’s MLK Week on Monday morning. Winning the group award was the
iStock/koto_feja (NEW YORK) — Newly inaugurated Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, signed several executive orders over the weekend, including one removing masking requirements in schools across the state. However, a growing number of school districts have
Mo Rocca will address the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series on March 15. The news correspondent, podcaster, and TV personality is best known for his offbeat news reports and satirical commentary. He’s currently a correspondent
From the Associated Press — Jury trials have been paused in some western Michigan counties due to a surge in coronavirus cases. Court officials said Monday that the Kent County 17th Circuit Court based in Grand Rapids
From the Associated Press — State officials say more than 400 water service lines in Benton Harbor have been replaced or verified to be free of lead. Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services said this week
From the Associated Press — A man convicted of criminal sexual conduct doesn’t deserve a new trial, despite learning that a western Michigan judge was sharing her opinion of the case through emails with a prosecutor. That’s
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued a proclamation declaring Monday, January 17, 2022 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist call on Michiganders to reflect
Mark Schlissel is out as president of the University of Michigan after the Board of Regents investigated an inappropriate relationship he had with a university employee. He was fired Saturday with the Regents using his own policy
There’s a new nature preserve in southwest Michigan. Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy President Peter TerLouw tells WSJM News the group last month cleared the purchase of the 160 acre Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan. It sits
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Julia Dale testified before a Joint Oversight Committee in Lansing this week. The hearing focused on a report that estimates the agency paid out about $8.5 billion in fraudulent benefits during the
An independent study of Michigan State Police traffic stops in 2020 has found racial disparities in the number of stops and their outcomes. Michigan State University’s Dr. Scott Wolfe was part of the study and said during
A $690,000 improvement project planned for Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph has moved another step forward. During a meeting this past week, St. Joseph City Commissioners approved a request for proposals, agreeing to seek bids for
A new non-profit has been launched to advance the development of trail systems in Berrien County. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Marcy Hamilton told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week about Friends of Berrien County
