Congressman Fred Upton says there is hope yet for a bipartisan infrastructure package. He spoke to WSJM News Tuesday and said the talks in Washington haven’t stopped. He thinks there is way to get something substantial done
The health departments in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties are teaming up with the United Way of Southwest Michigan to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate and fight misinformation. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells
Set for next Tuesday is a city commission primary election in St. Joseph. There will be nine candidates on the ballot. That will be whittled down to six for the November election in which three are being
Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies have shot and killed a domestic assault suspect who stabbed one of their K9 officers. Sheriff Dan Abbott says they had been sent to the home in Gobles before for aggravated assault
Supposedly RICH people live longer. A school supply shortage. And UNplugged! That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!
The city of St. Joseph will continue its economic development agreement with Cornerstone Alliance. The matter came up at Monday’s meeting of the St. Joseph City Commission as Cornerstone’s Rob Cleveland recapped some recent work the organization
Flood victims in the Detroit area have been calling the Michigan Attorney General’s office to report they’ve been scammed. AG Dana Nessel says while it started with drivers saying they were gouged by tow truck drivers, now
The St. Joseph City Commission is looking at a new way to attract development. During a Monday meeting, commissioners heard from Cornerstone Alliance and Lean and Green Michigan about the Property Assessed Clean Energy program, or PACE.
The Krasl Art Center is thanking the community for a successful Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff this year. The event was held July 10 and 11 at Lake Bluff Park with a few changes due to
A video has been released by the Michigan Department of Transportation explaining its I-94 project. The $153 million project is expected to conclude in 2024. Major construction work will begin in 2023 and prep work is underway
The city of Benton Harbor is getting a $300,000 grant to improve its water system. Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks on Monday announced a total of $2.7 million is being awarded to 16 municipalities through the Financially Distressed
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be in Benton Harbor next month to help Whirlpool celebrate the groundbreaking for its new housing development on Riverview Drive. The $22 million apartment complex will have 80 units with rents starting around
Traffic couldn’t cross the Bicentennial Bridge in Benton Harbor for several hours on Monday afternoon due to a mechanical issue. The Michigan Department of Transportation says a switch that determines whether the bridge is open or closed
A Delta Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit was diverted Sunday night after an altercation onboard. Flight 1562 passenger Corey Lesson told Michigan News Network that it appears that while en route there were some other
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill to allocate $384 million in COVID-19 relief. It’s intended to help with the state with its pandemic recovery. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Senate Bill 27
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging has received an award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging for a program that helps it deliver healthcare to southwest Michigan seniors. The Area Agency on Aging
From the Associated Press — Energy intensive industries are expected to be discussed by a council advising the state on a climate plan. The Council on Climate Solutions is scheduled to gather Tuesday and meet once each
From the Associated Press — Elected officials in a conservative Michigan county who gave themselves bonuses of $65,000 with federal COVID-19 relief aid say they will return the money following days of criticism. Shiawassee County commissioners decided
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of $155 million in proposed spending on reading scholarships for students has sparked fresh criticism from opponents who say it would have addressed pandemic-related learning loss and approval from
We’re not buckling up like we’re used to. Kendall Wingrove of the Michigan Office of Highway Planning says seat belt use has slipped significantly over the past two years. “The seatbelt compliance numbers are moving in the
It isn’t just police who have noticed an increase in gun crimes in Berrien County over the last couple of years. Police say most are in the Benton Harbor and Benton Township areas. Berrien County Prosecutor Steve
Three people are hospitalized after a crash in Cass County Saturday evening. Deputies say 39-year-old Christina Gindelberger of Dowagiac in a Chevy Sonic pulled out in front of a Ford pickup driven by 51-year-old William Strand of
If you’re a St. Joseph resident and voter, you’re confronted August 3rd by the most crowded City Commission primary ballot in memory. Nine candidates are running for six slots in the November election, eventually filling three open
A Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection event is planned for this coming Wednesday in Benton Harbor. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells WSJM News Clean Sweep events are a chance for farmers and anyone else with unwanted
ABC News (SALT LAKE CITY) — Thousands of fans gathered in Wisconsin to celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA championship, but scenes of celebration soon turned into chaos when gunfire rang out. Two shootings broke out early Wednesday
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is conducting a survey of residents in Berrien and Cass counties to study the community’s knowledge and level of concern with local water quality issues. The commission says it’s all part of
With people travelling again, the West Michigan Tourist Association is hoping more visitors will come to the region, and it’s touting southwest Michigan trails as one attraction. Spokesperson Erin Murphy tells WSJM News South Haven is an
The US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is set for August 13 through August 15. Kris Martin with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission tells WSJM News Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale runs for about 200 miles along US-12 from
A 57-year-old man from Illinois is facing charges after police say he was caught drunk boating on Friday night. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says marine deputies were patrolling Gravel Lake in Porter Township around 9:15
If your summer electric bill is up, it’s probably because of the air conditioning. Indiana Michigan Power says you can reduce your cooling costs by 3% to 4% for each degree you raise your thermostat. Spokesperson Michael
