From the Associated press — A panel of experts is being assembled to advise Michigan officials on how to reduce lead in drinking water. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced the creation of
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has identified a man who was fatally shot by deputies on Thursday. It says deputies were called to Franklin Woods mobile home park in Niles Township around 10:45 p.m. on a report
Archery deer season has opened today in Michigan. DNR deer, elk & moose management specialist, Chad Stewart, expects one quarter of a million hunters to take to the fields. “So many hunters have been waiting for so
A warning is being issued about a COVID-19 outbreak related to the Luke Bryan farm concert held a couple weeks ago. Livingston County Health officials on Thursday said 27 individuals who have tested positive for the coronavirus
It is National Drive Electric Week, and electric vehicle advocates and utility companies are working to help get residents and the electrical grid that serves them ready for the rapidly-changing transportation market. The Big Three auto manufacturers
Lake Michigan College’s Educational Opportunity Center has received a nearly $2 million grant to help people pursue a college education. LMC says the $1.95 million comes from the federal government and will be distributed to the college
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking the public’s help as it investigates a suspected arson at the Allegan State Game Area. It says just after 5 a.m. on Sunday Allegan County Central Dispatch received a
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven has received a $500,000 capital project grant from the state of Michigan. It says the grant, along with millions of privately raised funds, will add a new Maritime Heritage Center
Now that the countywide school mask order in Berrien County has been rescinded, what’s next? Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells us the order was lifted after the governor signed a budget bill that would
The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from residents, businesses, and community organizations for suggestions on how to spend federal money that’s come through American Rescue Plan Act. Counties across the country received billions
Governor Whitmer was asked Wednesday as she signed the 2020 state budget about Ford’s choice to locate two new electric-vehicle and battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. The governor said the state wasn’t given a chance to
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers are poised to consider bipartisan bills aimed at helping potentially thousands of sex abuse victims sue for damages, including those molested by a University of Michigan sports physician. It’s the
Berrien County’s mask mandate for all K-12 schools is off the books due to language in the state budget, signed Wednesday, that would pull state funding from all local health departments that issue mask mandates for kids
New legislation being introduced in Lansing aims to help women rejoin the workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic. State Representative Laura Pohutsky of Livonia is one of the women pushing the package. She told Michigan News Network what’s
The head of a Michigan ambulance service says staffing shortages are causing major problems across the state. Marc Breckenridge at Huron Valley Ambulance says they are in need of a thousand EMTs for the 125 communities they
A group of state lawmakers has announced new legislation to improve Michigan’s unemployment system. West Michigan Republican Steve Johnson told Michigan News Network one of the ideas is to have better customer service. “We’re going to have
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating a Sunday shooting incident. It says officers were called to the 300 block of Lake Street around 7:30 p.m. for a gunfire complaint. They arrived to find more
There will be a ribbon cutting next Thursday for NOBO Provisioning Center’s new facility in Benton Harbor. NOBO’s location at 107 Water Street in downtown Benton Harbor will be its fourth retail location in Michigan that also
Congressman Fred Upton says the National COVID Memorial currently installed near the Washington Monument is a sad reminder of the dangers and effects of COVID-19. Artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg has set up “In America: Remember” in Washington
Michigan State Police say there has been “considerable progress” when it comes to reducing gun violence in Benton Harbor over the past two months. The agency has had extra troopers assigned to the city in response to
A donation to Michigan Lutheran High School in St. Joseph is allowing for an expansion and upgrade project. Principal Matt Herbst tells WSJM News Bob Kohn, who has supported many projects around the area, came to the
State Senator Kim LaSata is once again hosting a winter coat drive for children in need. Kim’s Coat Drive asks southwest Michigan residents to drop off coats between October 1 and October 31 at sites throughout LaSata’s
The Berrien County Health Department has rescinded the mask order for schools. It tells us the following: The Berrien County Health Department is being forced to rescind the Sept. 1 public health order requiring the use of
A Niles couple faces several felony charges for allegedly making false claims through their counseling practice. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Gregory Barney has been charged with 22 counts of Medicaid fraud – false claim while
A half marathon is planned for a Cass County park next month. The Sandhill Crane All Trail races will take place on Sunday, October 24 at Dr. Lawless Park. The Cass County Parks Department told us more:
An Andrews University engineering professor has won an award from International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy. Andrews told us more: Jay Johnson, PhD, professor of engineering, was recently awarded the Shen Kuo Award for Interdisciplinary Achievements from
From the Associated Press — A former nurse charged in the death of a teenager who was restrained at a Michigan youth home has been placed on probation for 18 months. Heather McLogan had no direct role
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deem Republican-backed budget provisions unconstitutional attempts to restrict COVID-19 health measures but allow language limiting government vaccination requirements. The moves – planned Wednesday – will come in conjunction
61 trees will be removed around St. Joseph to make way for some infrastructure projects set for next year. Speaking to the St. Joseph City Commission on Monday, Public Works Director Greg Grothous said the trees are
Congressman Fred Upton has cosponsored a resolution calling on the Biden Administration to fully enforce the nation’s immigration laws and support border patrol officers amid a humanitarian crisis at the southern border. He tells WSJM News the
