2017 was a busy year for state Representative Dave Pagel. He tells WSJM News he looks back at the year and regards a failed House vote to eliminate the Michigan income tax as a significant moment. Pagel
With this week’s dangerously cold weather, health experts are reminding everyone how avoid needing to make a trip to the emergency room. Lakeland Emergency Department Nurse Manager Kathy Effa tells WSJM News they do see a spike
The National Weather Service has issued the following notice for this evening: “Light snow will continue this evening over southwest Lower Michigan, northwest Ohio and northern Indiana late this evening. While snowfall accumulations are only expected to
Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski is sending out a message to all property owners. He says you can’t pay next year’s property taxes right now in order to get a deduction that’s about to go away. Witkowski
The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in St. Joseph has launched a crowdfunding campaign as it aims to replace the museum’s HVAC system. Heritage Director Elizabeth Andrews tells WSJM News the aging system caused flooding that was
The roads have been lousy so far this week in southwest Michigan with plenty of slide offs and jack-knifed semis to talk about along the highway. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News road
From the Associated Press — Michigan regulators are ordering 13 utilities to study the impact of new federal tax cuts and how savings will be passed along to consumers through lower electric and gas bills. The order was
Two people from Union are recovering at Elkhart General Hospital in Indiana after a snowmobile crash in Cass County’s Porter Township. The sheriff’s department says 42-year-old Eric Black was in a field east of M-217 when he
From the Associated Press — DTE Energy Co. is sending about 80 workers to Puerto Rico to help restore power after Hurricane Maria. The Detroit-based utility sent its trucks Tuesday to Norfolk, Virginia, where they will be
Lots of snow has meant some pretty good business for some Berrien County parks this week. Love Creek County Park Manager Kip Miller tells us the cross-country skiing action at Love Creek is quite popular this time
2017 has been a busy year for Michigan lawmakers, and state Senator John Proos says much of the work has positioned the state for a successful future. Proos tells WSJM News a big focus this year has
If you’ve got a pet, animal experts say you need to be extra aware of its safety in this cold weather. Berrien County Animal Control Director Tiffany Peterson tells WSJM News your dog should not be left
The Michigan Department of Transportation is pointing to a recent bridge project in St. Clair County as an example of how the agency could team up with local agencies and others to make road projects more efficient
AAA of Michigan has seen a 157% increase in calls for roadside assistance this past week with single digit or near-single digit temperatures around the state. Spokesperson Susan Hiltz tells WSJM News your car needs extra care
Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley has signed legislation designed to fight the opioid epidemic in Michigan. State Representative Beth Griffin of Mattawan tells WSJM News one of the bills Calley signed Wednesday was her plan to have the
Due to a shortage of skilled trades workers, the number of new homes being built in 2018 is only expected to increase by 1%. Bob Filka, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Michigan, spoke with Michigan
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers are working on a bill to allow out-of-town veterans to buy drinks at clubs run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Legion. Under current law, veterans from out
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s high court is expected to weigh in sometime in 2018 on whether school districts can ban anyone not in law enforcement from carrying guns onto school grounds. The Detroit News reports that
How did Michigan’s economy fare in 2017 and what’s expected going forward in 2018? Michigan’s economy had a solid 2017 and the head of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is optimistic for 2018. MEDC CEO Jeff Mason
Michiganders can get a jumpstart on their financial resolutions with a series of free financial empowerment events taking place around the state in the coming weeks. Allyson Brooks with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan tells
Molly Pate of Berrien Springs is the winner of the annual Pure Michigan Summer Photo Contest run by the office of state Senator John Proos. Her “Sunset Sail at South Haven Beach” will be displayed at the
Michigan State Police have a warning for the state’s residents with extremely cold temperatures this week. Spokesperson Dale George tells WSJM News it’s a good idea to limit your time outdoors when it’s this cold. A person
2017 was a busy year for Michigan lawmakers, and each is now reflecting on what they feel were the biggest accomplishments. State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker of Lawton tells WSJM News she is disappointed the Michigan House didn’t
With the 2017 tax year coming to a close, the Michigan Department of Treasury is asking state residents to consider making a contribution to the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund. The fund provides scholarships to young adults
The weather in southwest Michigan is expected to remain in or near the single digits for the next couple of weeks. WNDU Meteorologist Mike Hoffman tells WSJM News you can expect the temperature to get into the
From the Associated Press — The state of Michigan is trying to stop a court order that prevents officials from suspending the driver’s licenses of people who can’t afford traffic fines. Lawyers representing the secretary of state have
As 2017 comes to a end, lawmakers in Lansing are looking ahead to next year’s session. Speaker of the Michigan House Tom Leonard tells Michigan News Network an increased emphasis on skilled trades and technical education is
From the Associated Press — Opponents of partisan gerrymandering have filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Michigan, alleging that Republican-drawn congressional and legislative districts unfairly hurt Democratic voters. The suit was filed in Detroit Friday by
Benton Township has approved an expansion project for a local church. The First Church at Benton Heights is planning a new 7,100 square foot building to be located at 990 North Euclid. The church tells us it
Unit 2 of the Cook nuclear power plant is now on its second life. Cook plant spokesperson Bill Schalk tells WSJM News Unit 2 started operating on its renewed license Sunday morning. The unit is now licensed
