From the Associated Press — A university in western Michigan is guaranteeing admission to high school graduates who first serve at least two years in the U.S. military. Grand Valley State University calls it the “veterans promise.”
A Benton Harbor pastor is among the members of Michigan’s Black Leadership Advisory Council. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the panel’s members on Thursday. The governor’s office has released the following: Today Governor Gretchen made appointments to the Black Leadership
First Tee of Benton Harbor is holding an online auction and a virtual dinner this month to raise money for local scholarships. First Tee Director Ebon Sanders tells WSJM News the organization works with hundreds of young
St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Bruce says the district will make working toward educational equity a regular part of its planning well into the future. This week, the board of education approved a resolution confirming the
West Michigan’s largest hospital system is concerned about the growing number of coronavirus patients. Spectrum Health President Tina Freese Decker said Wednesday they are expanding intensive care capacity and dedicating more space for patients with COVID-19. “What
Firearm deer hunting season starts on Sunday, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of the most common violations committed each year. At the top of the list is using the wrong tag or
The city of Benton Harbor has an update on the status of its boil water order, which was issued last Friday. It says the order remains in place, but things are headed in the right direction and
The coronavirus is continuing to kill Michigan residents as more and more people contract the virus. The latest report from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows another day of more than 6,000 new cases
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is seeing too many new cases of COVID-19 and too many contacts among those patients to be able to continue contact tracing with all of them. It says those who contract
Michigan reported more than 6,000 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website, the state had 6,008 new cases for the day and 42 additional deaths. In
Police are investigating after a gas station in Niles was robbed on Wednesday. The Niles Police Department says two suspects walked into the Admiral Gas Station at 640 Chicago Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. One of them
From the Associated press — The Michigan Supreme Court has heard arguments in a dispute over public aid for private schools. The dispute involves more than $5 million earmarked for private schools by the Republican-controlled Legislature when
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed today as Veterans Day in Michigan, a day for all Americans to honor those who have served in the defense of their country. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen
This is a unique way to spend Veterans Day as a group of vets made a big jump today. These vets, ranging in age from 28 to 92 and a few from Michigan and who served in
Lake Michigan College has announced a new performance series with WNIT Public Television in South Bend. The two are teaming up for a new television program called The Mendel Center Presents. Mendel Center Mainstage Director Grace Kelmer
State Senator Kim LaSata says her winter coat drive has resulted in more than 50 coats being donated to children in need. The drive wrapped up Tuesday as LaSata handed off the coats to Niles Community Schools
A resolution affirming the district’s commitment to equity in education for all students has been approved by the St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education. The unanimous vote on Monday came after the board spent the past
The Michigan Department of Transportation will shut down westbound East Main Street in Benton Harbor for construction this month. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the closure starts on Wednesday and runs through November 25. The work
Do not wait for a call from the Berrien County Health Department if you think you may be among those who have contracted COVID-19. Spokeswoman Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News they can no longer keep up with
Legislation is being introduced in Lansing in both the House and Senate to support military personnel, veterans, and their families by reducing barriers to professional licensure. Servicemembers will be eligible if they hold a valid occupational license
Michigan reported 6,473 additional cases of COVID for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there were 84 additional deaths for the day, 25 of which were identified through a review of vital records.
From the Associated Press — A Michigan woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to neglect charges in the drug-related Indiana death of her boyfriend’s 10-year-old daughter. An Elkhart County judge sentenced
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the United States will have a coordinated, science-based response to the coronavirus once President-elect Joe Biden takes office. She expressed optimism about the election result Monday while warning
Berrien County’s COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise. County Health Department Health Officer Nicki Britten told the St. Joseph City Commission Monday night there has been a significant increase over the past five weeks. “To give some
State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the winners of her MI COVID-19 HERO essay contest. She tells WSJM News she held the contest asking students in southwest Michigan to submit stories about heroes in their lives who
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging all Michiganders to beware of and prepare for winter hazards during this Michigan Winter Hazards Awareness Week. COVID isn’t the only thing that could threaten your life this year as we head
Around 85,000 people have applied for Michigan’s new Futures for Frontliners scholarship program since it was announced in September. The program pays for two years of community college for those who have been frontline workers during the
Michigan is launching a new phone app that can notify people when they’ve possibly been exposed to COVID-19. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the following: As part of the state’s continued efforts
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crash between a semi and a Buick in Watervliet. Deputies say Ernesto Garcia of South Haven turned the semi south onto County Line Road from an open field, and
Due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases Berrien County has been seeing, the Berrien County Heath Department is shifting how it investigates cases. That’s after the county reported more than 120 new cases on Saturday. The
