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A South Haven woman is hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the abdomen after being shot just after 4 a.m. during a domestic situation at South Haven Trailer Park. Police say the suspect is a man who

310 drunk driving arrests were recently made over an 18-day enforcement blitz by police agencies across the state. Kendall Wingrove with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning reports 27-hundred traffic tickets were issued between August 18

WSJM News told you this week about a crowdfunding effort launched by the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph to help pay for an improvement project. Krasl is seeking $50,000 in online donations for a new outdoor

Road crews will be more visible this coming winter, thanks to a new policy that’s been adopted by most county road agencies around Michigan. Christina Strong with the County Road Association of Michigan tells WSJM News maintenance

Home sales in southwest Michigan remain strong, although selling prices did go down in the month of August. The Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors tells WSJM News the average selling price for a home in the region

Due to Thursday’s water main break in South Haven, South Haven Public Schools has issued the following notice: “ATTENTION: South Haven families and parents. Due to a water main break in the City of South Haven and

Students from all over Berrien County will use this Friday to learn a lot about what local manufacturing companies do. It’s the fifth annual Manufacturing Day. Mary Morphey with Kinexus tells WSJM News there’s a message they

There’s a new Democrat in the race for the Sixth District congressional seat. George Franklin is a former Kellogg lobbyist and appointee to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. Franklin now runs a government relations firm

The Michigan House has approved a resolution from state Representative Kim LaSata calling on all Michiganders to buy local this weekend. LaSata tells us she wants to declare October 7 and 8 as Buy Nearby Weekend. LaSata

The city of South Haven is advising residents there has been a water main break. It happened about 5 p.m. near 9235 Blue Star Highway. The break affects Casco Township, a large part of the city of

Congressman Fred Upton has added his voice to the chorus of lawmakers who want to see a ban on bump stocks. Those are the devices that can be used to turn a semi automatic rifle into an

State Representative Brandt Iden of Kalamazoo County is behind a pilot $700,000 research project to study genetic indicators for opioid addiction in his county. The bill is part of a package approved by a House subcommittee yesterday.

From the Associated Press — A Republican legislative leader is running to be Michigan’s next attorney general. House Speaker Tom Leonard announced his candidacy Thursday, saying he will “make Michigan stronger and safer.” He’s the second Republican to

The Michigan House has voted to ban local taxes on foods and beverages in the state. The package, which has already passed in the state Senate, prevent counties or cities from putting taxes on things like soda

One problem facing Benton Harbor Area Schools this year is a large number of teaching positions that are going unfilled. Superintendent Shelly Walker told the board of education this week “a vast number of positions” are currently

An Andrews University physics professor is being saluted by the institution for her work as part of a scientific collaboration that has now won a Nobel Prize. It was announced this week the Nobel Prize in Physics

The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal to a ruling in the long-drawn out lawsuit over a Berrien County Sheriff’s Department gun range in Coloma Township. It relates to a September of 2016 decision

Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski is pleased to learn legislation from state Representatives Dave Pagel and Kim LaSata cracking down on second homeowners who exploit a tax loophole has passed. The plan closes a loophole that allows

Congressman Fred Upton is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do something about shoreline erosion in the New Buffalo area. He’s sent a letter to the United States Secretary for Civil Works saying both the

The Lincoln Township Police Department says a woman reported missing this week has been found dead. 57-year-old Anna Hyszczak went missing on Tuesday afternoon. Family found her bicycle leaning against a fence post in the 5,600 block

From the Associated Press — Legislation advancing in Michigan would prohibit municipalities from levying a tax on food and drinks. Supporters of the bill approved 31-5 in the Republican-led Senate Wednesday want to prevent local taxes on

Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler and her staff will show off some of the county’s new voting machines at a couple of open houses this month. Tyler tells us the new equipment will greatly improve the voting

State Senator John Proos is hoping the latest effort to reform Michigan’s auto insurance system will be successful. He tells WSJM News testimony has been taken this week over in the House for a plan to remove

From the Associated Press — Initial planning to replace a dozen residence halls over a decade at Western Michigan University has been suspended. Spokeswoman Cheryl Roland said Wednesday that officials at the Kalamazoo school have decided to focus

The Equifax data breach is on the minds of members of Congress. On Tuesday, a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing to speak with a former Equifax executive. Congressman Fred Upton tells

State Representative Kim LaSata has thrown her support behind a crowdfunding effort recently launched by the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph. Krasl is looking to raise $50,000 by December 1 to receive a matching grant through

The Red Cross says it has sent more blood supplies to Las Vegas following this weekend’s massacre there. Michigan Red Cross spokesperson Todd Kulman tells WSJM News those donations came from all over the country. “Following the

The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan will hold a pumpkin chunkin’ event this weekend. The society’s Jill Svoboda tells WSJM News the Launching Hope Pumpkin Chunking Challenge will give everyone a chance to build their own machines

Student attendance is a major concern for Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Shelly Walker this week. She tells WSJM News Wednesday is Student Count Day and they need as many kids as they can get. State

Kinexus will hold its fifth annual Manufacturing Day event this week. Spokesperson Mary Morphey tells WSJM News Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for students, teachers, and others to tour local manufacturing facilities. “Attendees will have the opportunity