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Strong sales of pickup trucks and SUV’s helped fuel a $4 billion third quarter profit at General Motors. CEO Mary Barra says there is uncertainty going forward. But, she feels, even with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases

(Detroit, MI – AP) – President Donald Trump’s campaign has lost a legal challenge to Michigan’s absentee ballot counting. The GOP claimed state election officials had prevented a sufficient number of Republican observers to watch the process.

Senator Gary Peters celebrated his re-election victory in style by rolling up to a cider mill in Rochester on his Harley. He addressed his supporters, with his staff and family beside him. Peters said one of his

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist have released the following statement about this week’s election: “On behalf of the people of Michigan, I want to congratulate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Senator Gary Peters, Chief Justice Bridget Mary

From the Associated Press — Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters has won reelection, defeating Republican challenger John James in a tight race. The 61-year-old Peters continued Democrats’ dominance of Senate elections in the battleground presidential state. Republicans

The County Road Association of Michigan is hailing the decisions made by the state’s voters this week when it comes to supporting infrastructure. The agency, which represents road commissions and departments throughout Michigan’s 83 counties, has released

Honor Credit Union is teaming up with Berrien County Animal Control to hold some pet adoption days this month. Honor Credit Union has released the following: In partnership with Berrien County Animal Control, Honor Credit Union is

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

While everyone was focused on the election results Wednesday, Michigan recorded more than 4,000 additional cases of COVID-19 for the day. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 4,101 new cases of coronavirus and 19

From the Associated Press — Democratic Senator Gary Peters and Republican rival John James are locked in razor-tight race for Michigan’s Senate seat, with the incumbent clinging to a 5,600-vote lead while absentee votes were still being

Several local school board races were decided this week. In the Benton Harbor Area Schools district, four trustee were selected out of seven candidates. The winners are former Benton Harbor High School Principal Reinaldo Tripplett, Angel Clark

The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees will look a little different come next year following this week’s election. Current Trustee Paul Bergan was retired by voters, who were asked to pick three LMC Board members Tuesday.

One Berrien County race that still hasn’t been decided from Tuesday is the race for county commission in District 5. As of  Wednesday afternoon, Bruce Gorenflo and Rayonte Bell were tied, each with 3,934 votes. This means

Voters in the village of Three Oaks said yes to allowing marijuana establishments in town this week. The proposed ordinance would permit a limited number and type of marijuana related establishments within the village limits and also

A house fire in the city of Bangor drew the response of four fire departments. South Haven Area Emergency Services says they, the Bangor Community Fire Department, and the Columbia Township and Hartford fire departments were called

A crash in Benton Township just after midnight Wednesday morning killed a 63-year-old Benton Harbor man. Township police say he was the driver of a Ford Explorer that was hit by an Audi at M-139 and Highland

As in many places around the United States, the final results from Tuesday’s elections in Van Buren County are still being counted, but the county clerk’s office is reporting about 90% of the precincts. The election action

We’re waiting for final election results here in Berrien County, but most are reported. In addition to the presidential election, Berrien County voters were deciding on Michigan House races in the 78th and 79th Districts. The 79th

State Representative Pauline Wendzel is claiming victory in her reelection bid. Her campaign issued a statement late Tuesday, saying she had defeated Democrat Chokwe Pitchford in Michigan’s 79th House District. Wendzel thanked supporters, adding, “when this term

Congressman Fred Upton is claiming victory over Democratic challenger Jon Hoadley in Michigan’s Sixth District. Speaking late Tuesday from his home, Upton told WSJM News he was feeling good, and the staff in his corner were “happy

There have been plenty of people taking the absentee option in Benton Harbor this election. Speaking at this week’s city commission meeting, Benton Harbor City Clerk Kimberly Thompson said her office has been hard at work handling

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

Berrien County continues to see increases in the number of new coronavirus cases each day, along with increasing hospitalizations. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the situation isn’t encouraging. “We are headed in

A Hartford man is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct for sexually assaulting a preschooler in Portage. The parents actually saw it take place in a livestream from Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool. They called the

Dozens of organizations in Michigan are mobilizing this week to protect democracy at the polls, and as the ballots are tallied. The We Make Michigan: Count Every Vote coalition encouraged patience regarding election results, as officials say

From the Associated Press — Meals at Michigan restaurants came with a new side dish Monday: What’s your name and phone number? The latest order kicked in from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s health department. Restaurants must be able

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 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

Lake Michigan College is planning a community discussion about this week’s election. Set for Wednesday at 4 p.m., the virtual panel will take place over Zoom and feature LMC political science professor Tiffany Bohm and psychology professors