Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after Pfizer announced that an early analysis showed that their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective, and after President-Elect Joe Biden announced his COVID-19 Response Team comprised of health experts from across
71 communities around Michigan have received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News most of
The Berrien County Health Department continues to urge everyone to get a flu vaccine. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News with COVID-19 taking up hospital resources, they want flu infections this winter to be as low as
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly crash early Sunday morning. Deputies and the Mattawan Fire Department were called to the 25-thousand block of County Road 375 in Almena Township just after 1 a.m.
Veterans in Cass County can now receive some free health services thanks to a new program of the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department. It’s teamed up with Cass County and the Cass County Veterans Services Office provide
Spectrum Health Lakeland is helping people sign up for health insurance as a new open enrollment period opens up for the Affordable Care Act. Spectrum Health Lakeland Patient Access Manager Jenna Howard tells WSJM News people often
48 acres of nature along Lake Michigan will soon be open to the public now that the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and the South Haven Area Recreation Authority have completed their acquisition of the Porter Legacy Dunes.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service is reporting 6,225 additional cases of COVID-19 in the state for Saturday. The department also reported 65 additional deaths for the day, 42 of which were identified through a
Congressman Fred Upton has issued a statement after multiple news agencies called the presidential election for Joe Biden. Upton says he will work with Biden, and he called for unity. Upton’s full statement is below: “The votes
The United Way of Southwest Michigan and Meijer are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families this month. United Way spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News Operation Thanksgiving is about making the holiday better for
After the Associated Press called the presidential election for Joe Biden, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement congratulating him and calling for unity in the fight against COVID. The governor has released the following statement: “I want
As Michigan marked another COVID milestone on Friday, hitting its 200,000th confirmed case, Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged strong action by residents and state government. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the
New rules will go into effect for Michigan offices in the fight against COVID-19. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration next week will issue the guidelines aimed at keeping office workers home.
There’s a heightened risk of wildfires in Michigan through this weekend and there’s one that continues to burn in the Livingston County. It’s been burning in the Fowlerville area, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and
St. Joseph Today will kick off the annual downtown luminaries on November 20. The organization’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News there will be around 1,000 luminaries lit up around the area, and special events will be held
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will be taking part in a Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign for November. It says the effort will take place from Monday through November 29 as officers seek to
The Berrien County Courthouse in Niles will resume operations next week. The Berrien County Trial Court has released the following: The Niles Courthouse will again be operational effective Monday November 9th. All hearings and services which were
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The Berrien County Health Department says a failure at the water plant in Benton Harbor is what led to a boil water advisory being issued in the city on Thursday night. While the initial issue has been
From the Associated Press — Republicans will continue to hold the majority in Michigan’s state House following Tuesday’s election. The party holds the same 58-52 edge it did in 2018, despite some expectations that the GOP would
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state is on track to meet its goal for getting people vaccinated against the flu this year. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding the owners of U-pick agri-tourism businesses of rules they are required to follow in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The State Emergency operations Center has
There is a boil water advisory in effect in the city of Benton Harbor. The city has released the following: DRINKING WATER WARNING City of Benton Harbor – Water Treatment Plant Failure BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
71 communities around Michigan have received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News most of
The Berrien County Health Department says there’s no end in sight for the increased level of COVID-19 cases we have been seeing over the past month. Speaking Thursday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said looking ahead
Paw Paw River County Park in Watervliet will be expanded now that Berrien County has accepted a $80,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Commissioner Bill Chickering told the county board on Thursday $30,000 from
Berrien County’s budget for fiscal year 2021 is coming together as officials try to cope with increased costs during the pandemic and wonder what will happen next. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told the Berrien County Board
From the Associated Press — More than 5.5 million people voted in Michigan’s presidential election. That’s most ever and the highest percentage of voting-age residents to cast a ballot in 60 years. The number of voters smashed
Berrien County state Representative Brad Paquette was picked by his colleagues for a leadership position in the Michigan House this week. Paquette’s office has released the following: Rep. Brad Paquette of Niles today was elected to a
After recording more than 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 around the state on Wednesday, Michigan has recorded more than 5,000 additional cases for Thursday. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 5,710 new cases of coronavirus
