Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata to ease some of the rules for auto dealerships. LaSata’s office tells us the bill concerns the hours that Class A and B dealerships are required
A Niles man is facing charges after police say he shot a Michigan State Police trooper this month. Berrien County Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli says 24-year-old Isaac Ntabaazi is charged with assault with intent to murder, carrying a
From the Associated Press — Four corrections officers in western Michigan have been ordered to stand trial in the 2019 death of a jail inmate who suffered multiple seizures while in a cell. Muskegon County sheriff’s Sergeant
From the Associated Press — A suburban Detroit woman has been ordered to find another home for her four African caracals after one of the wild cats spent hours on the loose this week. Royal Oak police
Covert Township police are investigating a murder. 43-year-old Levar Coleman of Covert was shot in the chest during an argument around 8:15 Thursday night at a Marathon gas station on M-140 and died after being taken to
Four Van Buren County Central Dispatch employees are being honored for their work on August 20 when a teenager shot and killed a man, wounded his wife, and then took his own life on the south pier
Remains of a missing 17-year-old are believed to have been found in Hastings Township. A shallow grave was found by Michigan State Police and Hastings police on property based on a witness statement. Lane Roslund’s remains are
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is proposing an exterior firewood quarantine to prevent the introduction of unwanted plant pests and diseases into Michigan. The department says public comments need to be made by November
Berrien Springs will receive a loan from the USDA to replace more than a mile of watermain along with the associated hydrants, valves, water services, and more. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said the over $1.3 million loan
“Every person in the state of Michigan deserves access to clean and safe drinking water,” says Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist. “And every community deserves lead-free pipes. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that
From the Associated Press — Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 are celebrating after the Biden administration says it will reopen U.S. land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze. Travel across
Lake Michigan College is marking its 75th anniversary this year. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News the celebration kicked off this fall with a Drive-In Beach Bash in The Mendel Center parking lot and employee and
Things aren’t looking good for an infrastructure package in Congress. Congressman Fred Upton tells us a vote on a bipartisan package already approved by the Senate was delayed over and over again in the House as some
United Federal Credit Union and St. Joseph Public Schools are teaming up for a series of presentations this month on inclusion and diversity. UFCU Community President Rick Dyer tells WSJM News national business motivational speaker Dr. Adolph
A new building side mural has been unveiled in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the organization worked with Silver Harbor Brewing Company to secure a mural featuring apple blossoms on the
The Berrien County Road Department and the Cass County Road Commission have teamed up to improve local roads. The Berrien County Road Department tells us they’ve embraced cooperation by working on a prime and double sealcoating project
From the Associated Press — Former Michigan Congressman Dale Kildee, who served in Congress for 36 years, has died. He was 92. Kildee’s death was announced Wednesday by his nephew, Congressman Dan Kildee, who succeeded him after
A Medal of Honor recipient who was well-known in South Haven has died. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society this week announced Duane E. Dewey passed away on Monday in Saint Augustine, Florida at the age of
From the Associated Press — A large cat native to Africa is on the loose in a suburb north of Detroit after escaping from its owner. Authorities say the caracal was reported missing around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday
SuperHits 103.7 COSY FM will be broadcasting from Family Dollar in South Haven Thursday through Saturday for the 8th annual Project Personal Care. Morning host and director of content Paul Layendecker says the donations will go to
From the Associated Press — President Joe Biden has appointed Chicago wastewater official Debra Shore to direct the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Midwestern office. Shore will oversee EPA’s Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio
The U.S.-Canada border is set to reopen next month, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is welcoming the news. Her office has released the following statement from the governor. Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued the following statement on the Michigan-Canada border
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering additional resources to Benton Harbor residents as it continues to respond to the high levels of lead found in the drinking water of some homes. Among the
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA is now larger. The ribbon cutting was held Tuesday evening following the facility’s opening. Mark Weber is the CEO of the YMCA of Greater Michiana and says the decision to expand was made in
The St. Joseph City Commission has awarded a contract to B& Z Construction to replace lead water service lines around the community. St. Joseph City Engineer Tim Zebell told commissioners Monday the 2022 project will replace lead
Senior Services of Van Buren County has launched a capital campaign to raise funds for the renovation of the former Village Market in South Haven so it can be turned into a new senior center. Campaign chair
As the U.S. House prepares to vote on increasing the debt ceiling Tuesday night, Congressman Fred Upton has announced he will be voting no. He told WSJM News that’s after Democrats in Congress and the president pushed
A survey has been launched by the Buchanan Area Recreation Board as it works on a joint parks and recreation plan for Buchanan City and Township. The board says the plan will lay out a five year
he Niles Scream Park has welcomed its 2.3 millionth interior visitor. The park told us more: The Board of Directors for the Niles Scream Park is pleased to announce that they welcomed interior visitor number 2,300,000 on
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has received the 2021 Leland Gayheart Prevention Award. It says Leland Gayheart was a 23-year-old firefighter who lost his life due to a burn injury in 1991. As a tribute,
