A new campaign is calling on state leaders to invest in Michigan’s students and adopt fair and equitable school funding policies. Education Trust Midwest Executive Director Amber Arellano says a cross section of business and civic leaders
Just one Michigan health system will take part in the next phase of a COVID vaccine study now in its third phase. The National Institutes of Health is tapping Henry Ford Health systems to be among 87
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on eleven miles of I-94 in Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties on Monday. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the work will have crews out on the
Congressman Fred Upton has introduced legislation that would enable the recipients of Paycheck Protection Program loans to have their debts forgiven by the federal government in a streamlined way. He tells WSJM News the Paycheck Protection Small
The state of Michigan, like many states, is going to need major help from the federal government if it’s going to weather a budget storm headed its way in the next couple of months. So says Michigan
From the Associated Press — A Lake Michigan state park near the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is making campsites available after a project was put on hold for 2020. Reservations can be made online starting Wednesday
The St. Joseph City Commission is calling for Amtrak’s Pere Marquette line to be connected to the Blue Water and Wolverine lines. The body approved a resolution Monday to “strongly endorse and support the ultimate building of
From the Associated Press — A hospital system in southeastern Michigan is looking for up to 5,000 volunteers for a COVID-19 vaccine study. Henry Ford Health System is working with the National Institutes of Health and Moderna
Michigan is reporting 669 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of 79,176 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic.
From the Associated Press — Friday is the deadline for people to submit photos of Detroit residents who died from COVID-19 for a unique public memorial. City officials are planning a memorial at Belle Isle State Park
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the federal government to step up to help beat COVID-19 and to help Americans who are out of work. During a COVID update Tuesday, Whitmer said there should be a federal
Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO Loren Hamel says the best defense against COVID-19 continues to be basic caution. During a Monday update, Hamel said everyone needs to wear a mask, follow good hygiene, and social distance. “I assume
We’re just about six weeks away from students returning to college campuses. The ongoing pandemic is raising concern for students with pre-existing conditions who are considered high risk. Nancy Jansen, director of Oakland University’s Graham Health Center,
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the state’s wolf population has remained stable over the past nine years. Cody Norton is a large carnivore specialist for the DNR. He told Michigan News Network this week the
A downtown St. Joseph business owner will be allowed to hold four outdoor musical performances in August following action Monday by the St. Joseph City Commission. Tom Jennings with the Sand Bar Grille asked that a local
The Berrien County Parks Department will hold a recycling event in August. It says residents can properly recycle household chemicals, electronics, and foam on Wednesday, August 12 at Love Creek County Park in Berrien Center. The event
Grand Rapids Public Schools will not be holding in-person classes when the school year beings this fall. Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby spoke during a virtual news conference Monday afternoon. “Based on the data, we are recommending that
Michigan State Police are planning a virtual recruitment seminar for this coming weekend. Those who are interested in learning about what it takes to become a state police trooper are welcome to take part. MSP Trooper Kellie
Spectrum Health Lakeland has been relaxing visitation rules as the hospital gets a better handle on COVID-19 transmission. CEO Loren Hamel says as management looked at how transmission of coronavirus is happening and considered the importance of
The Berrien County Health Department has been noting increased COVID-19 activity over the past several weeks. It says since the beginning of July, the county has seen an increase in new cases, as well as an increase
Michigan is reporting 488 additional cases of COVID-19 for Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of 78,507 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic.
$249,000 in scholarships for Berrien County students have been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation for the coming school year. BCF Program Manager Susan Matheny tells WSJM News there are 62 scholarships this year. “Throughout the past
The real estate market in southwest Michigan was substantially up in June when compared to May. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors tells us sales were up 124% for the month. That’s after home sales slowed during
Southwestern Michigan College is bringing back some athletics. The SMC Board of Trustees voted last week for the return of men’s and women’s cross-country for the fall of 2021. Board Chair Thomas Jerdon tells WSJM News that’s
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to strike down Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency actions, arguing any such orders she issued after April 30 were illegal. Center Vice President for Legal Affairs
A public visioning session is being planned by the city of South Haven as it prepares to begin an improvement project at the Kid’s Corner Playground and at the restrooms at South Beach Park. The city says
A new report looks at the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, predicting a 32% increase in suicides in the coming year if something isn’t done to help those who are struggling. Pine Rest Christian Mental
The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting Paw Paw area residents to an online discussion it’s going to host about an upcoming road project. It’s reconstructing the I-94 interchange at M-40 in Paw Paw. MDOT is seeking
One person is dead following a house fire in the city of Bangor on Sunday. South Haven Area Emergency Services says it was one of several fire departments called to the scene at 20 Cass Street after
Michigan is reporting 1,041 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday. However, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says some of those additional cases are due to a problem with the reporting system that occurred Friday
