Senator Aric Nesbitt’s personal and business tax cut passed by the state Senate is facing a possible veto by Governor Whitmer if it passes the House. The package would cut both to 3.9%, but she says it’s
The Van Buren County Road Commission will implement full Seasonal Weight Restrictions starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22 for all roads under its jurisdiction, except for county all-season roads. The road commission says vehicles determined
More than 50 new Michigan State Police troopers will graduate from the 140th Trooper Recruit School Thursday. Michigan State Police Sergeant Dwayne L. Gill tells WSJM News this comes as the MSP continues to fill positions being
A hearing has been held on Congressman Fred Upton’s Cures 2.0 legislation, the follow up to his 2016 21st Century Cures bill designed to speed up the development of new drugs and other medical treatments. He tells
A Van Buren County man will serve 18 months to five years in jail for deer poaching. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says 33-year-old Justin Ernst of Decatur pleaded guilty this week to one count of
Berrien County Animal Control says ten dogs and four cats were adopted during a special adoption day sponsored by Honor Credit Union this month. Honor’s Adoption Days was February 11 and 12th. Honor covered the cost of
Legislation has been introduced in Lansing to allow speed cameras in road construction zones. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association Vice President Rob Coppersmith tells WSJM News his group backs the legislation. He says there were 14 work
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a new grant program beginning March 1, 2022, that will provide business with additional financial support totaling $409 million to help retain or create jobs and boost our state’s economy. “This program will support Michigan businesses that were impacted
Bronson Healthcare held a vigil for those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 on Tuesday night. The virtual event included music, candle lightings, and words from those who are grieving, healthcare staff, and survivors. This nurse
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its mask guidance for public settings, including school settings, to reflect that Michigan is entering
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken civil action against a Macomb man following an investigation into a Facebook group in which a member promoted the sale of blank COVID-19 vaccination cards under a fake account. In
From the Associated Press — The big sister of a teen killed in the rampage at Oxford High School is urging Michigan lawmakers to pass legislation mandating safe storage of guns. Reina St. Juliana, a junior at
State Representative Regina Weiss says the people who built the middle class have often been stripped of their rights. That’s why she and state Representative Terry Sabo are introducing bills to restore organizing, collective bargaining, and workers’
Inflation isn’t just affecting prices at the grocery store and gas pump, it’s resulted in road construction being more expensive. St. Joseph City Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the budget for a resurfacing project on
Congressman Fred Upton is pleased to see other countries joining the United States in putting pressure on Russia not to invade Ukraine. He told us in late January Germany wasn’t stepping up because of a pipeline project
The Michigan Senate has approved legislation from state Senator Aric Nesbitt to implement a $2.5 billion tax cut. Nesbitt’s proposal would reduce personal and business income tax rates and give families a $500 per child tax credit.
Lake Michigan College has announced the new LMC Promise, a way for anyone in district up to age 24 to earn an associate degree and then some, all free of tuition. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM
The village of Breedsville is being sued by the Michigan Attorney General’s office for allegedly filling a regulated wetland area and riverbed on property it owns. The AG’s office says in 2008, a dam in the South
South Haven Area Emergency Services helped to put out a barn fire in Covert Township Tuesday morning. It says getting to the scene in the 73,000 block of County Road 378 was difficult due to its location
With temperatures expected to warm up in Michigan on Wednesday into the 40s and even 50s in some areas, the U.S. Coast Guard says there’s no such thing as safe ice. Coast Guard Station Tawas Chief Petty
A new coalition is urging the Michigan Legislature to tackle the epidemic of gun violence. Michigan ranks 21st for overall gun homicides, though that number is far greater when race is factored in – the state ranks
A new survey shows increasing concern among teachers in Michigan classrooms. 91% of those surveyed in late January said they were extremely or very concerned about the growing teacher shortage and its impact in the classroom. Michigan
Governor Whitmer spoke to the Detroit Chamber Monday about how important Detroit’s international border crossing is to Michigan’s economy. When speaking about the week-long closure of the Ambassador Bridge, Whitmer said she remains concerned about similar economic
From the Associated Press — A 40-year-old snowboarder who won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics has been honored with a parade in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Nick Baumgartner walked the streets of Iron River with the
Lakeshore Public Schools will no longer require students to wear masks as of Tuesday. At a Monday meeting, the board of education approved a resolution changing the Return to Learn plan to end the mask mandate. Superintendent
St. Joseph City Commissioners have agreed to hold a special meeting with the Downtown Development Authority to discuss the concept of paid parking downtown. At its last meeting, the commission told the DDA to further explore the
Low income Michigan residents could qualify for free home weatherization services through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The agency’s Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity Director Kris Schoenow tells WSJM News federal funds
Coming up this month, you’ll be able to find a yeti at Tiscornia Beach in St. Joseph. City Recreation Manager Carrie Ogonowski tells us while most people don’t think of heading to Tiscornia in the winter, it’s
Michigan lawmakers are working on the next state budget after hearing the governor’s proposals. State Representative Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann in Benzie County says she will not get all of what she wants. “When I got
With Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health formalizing their merger last month, creating the new BHSH System, what will change? BHSH Lakeland President Loren Hamel tells WSJM News the move was made to ensure there are more resources
