From the Associated Press — Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, after Michigan’s Supreme Court declared the measure unconstitutional. The Democratic governor is powerless to veto
More winners of the MI Shot to Win COVID-19 sweepstakes have been announced, including the first $1 million winner. Speaking Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist thanked those who have done their part to end the pandemic. “Almost
From the Associated Press — Authorities say a wildfire burned about 6 acres of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and adjacent state forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A U.S. Coast Guard vessel reported the fire around 3 p.m.
From the Associated Press — A man has been charged with perjury in the 40-year-old investigation of a missing girl in the Grand Rapids area. James Frisbie is accused of giving false statements when served with an
sudok1/iStock (NEW YORK) — New York City health workers will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during a Wednesday news conference. “The delta variant continues to make
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign has raised $8.5 million this year, the most for any gubernatorial candidate in a non-election year in Michigan history. The Democrat has collected more than $14 million this
A video has been released by the Michigan Nurses Association calling for the state Legislature to put limits on nurse patient assignments in hospitals. The group says the Safe Patient Care Act would establish patient assignment limits
Congressman Fred Upton says it’s important more southwest Michigan residents get vaccinated against COVID-19. He tells WSJM News he’s spoken with local hospitals, and they know the Delta variant is here. “What’s alarming is, the way this
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
From the Associated Press — Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill that would have stopped a $300 weekly federal supplement that is being added to unemployed workers’ benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. The extra
A Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection event is planned for next 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 pesticides
Indiana Michigan Power is planning to rebuild its high-voltage transmission line in the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph area starting late next year. The utility will invest over $17 million in the project. The work will rebuild
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced $3.1 million in funding to support apprenticeship programs around the state. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is urging more people to wear their seat belts when in a vehicle as the percentage that do so is dropping. The office has released the following: Michigan’s seat belt
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is resuming some regular operations that were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Starting this week, some customer service centers and field offices will be open
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have renamed the Britain Avenue bridge over Ox Creek in honor of a local girl who was killed at the age of 12 in 1996 when she fell into a sinkhole caused by
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
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
There’s a new athletic director coming to Lake Michigan Catholic Schools, and it’s someone you may know. Phil McDonald of WSJM Sports will start with the district as the AD next week. McDonald has been with WSJM
Police agencies in Berrien County are working to reduce gun violence that’s been escalating for the past couple of years. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells us they’ve seen gun crimes increase this year, in particular, with
Soon coming to Netflix will be a segment of Unsolved Mysteries that was shot in South Haven. The South Haven Visitors Bureau tells us a crew from the show was in town this month filming along the
An apartment fire over the weekend in Dowagiac is under investigation. Firefighters were called to Parkside Apartments on East Railroad Saturday evening and noticed the fire in one part of the duplex. No one was home in
The National Blueberry Festival in South Haven will be an in-person event this year thanks to the state eliminating COVID-19 restrictions. The festival was mostly held online last year. That said, some events are still off this
The Van Buren County Historical Museum is back open to the public after being closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Publicist Roylinda Rumbaugh says their volunteers have been “very busy creating fresh exhibits.” The Popular Murder
Gas prices are up 9¢ cents this week according to Triple A Michigan and are now averaging $3.27 a gallon statewide. Patrick DeHaan at Gas Buddy says the oil industry is still struggling to emerge from the
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission took public comments at a meeting in Benton Township this week as it prepares to redraw the state’s legislative district maps. The body was created by a vote of the people
The 38th annual National Night Out is set for Tuesday, August 3 with events taking place across the country. The St. Joseph Township Police Department says a local celebration will be at Maiden Lane Community Park from
Enes Evren/iStock (SPRING, TX.) — A chemical spill at a water park in Texas sent dozens of people to the hospital, according to officials. The incident began around 2:30 p.m. in a children’s pool at Six Flags Hurricane
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will work with the Michigan Association of School Boards to create a strategic plan for the district. During a meeting this past week, Superintendent Andrae Townsel asked trustees to
The 47th annual Steve’s Run at Southwestern Michigan College will be back in person this year, and moved to a new location. Last year, Steve’s Run was virtual. This year, it will be in downtown Dowagiac. SMC
