President Biden’s infrastructure improvement plan is being pitched by members of his Cabinet. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that a wide majority of Americans support infrastructure spending and hopes the legislation
From the Associated Press — Michigan is facing another public health threat on top of COVID-19 with soaring domestic violence cases. Advocates say an inability to fundraise during COVID-19, having limited shelter space available and a statewide
The state of Michigan is now making everyone at least 16-years old eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The state has so far given over 4.4 million shots and just over 34% have had at least one dose.
Set for this coming week at Lake Michigan College is a presentation on pandemics throughout history. History instructors Christopher Paine, Tim Moore, and Kristen Robinson will each cover a different pandemic. Paine tells WSJM News given the
State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the new Small Business of the Month award to honor local businesses. She says it’s “one way that we can show our appreciation and highlight these hardworking and dedicated Southwest Michiganders”
With nearly 70,000 people in Berrien County having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, the Berrien County Health Department has some advice for those who are now fully vaccinated. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells us they can
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is inviting the public to a series of neighborhood watch meetings it’s planned for this year. There are several sessions set to take place at the Van Buren County Conference Center
Berrien County Commissioners on Thursday heard from Midwest Energy & Communications CEO Bob Hance, who told them about efforts to expand broadband internet in rural areas of southwest Michigan. Hance said his company took part in an
Michigan is reporting 8,413 new cases of COVID-19 for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of more than 692,000 COVID cases since the start of the
A Southwestern Michigan College student has been named the 2021 Michigan Miss Agriculture USA. Shaelyn Bundy of Dowagiac was crowned this month and will now advance to the national competition in Ohio this June. Bundy is an
Berrien Springs Public Schools will interview seven candidates for the position of assistant superintendent in April. The district board of education says it received 27 applications for the post and the interviews will be held on Wednesday,
The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety says a man presumed drowned in Lake Michigan after falling off the south pier last Sunday was 27-year-old Dakota Yergeau of St. Joseph. The search for his body was called
State Senator Kim LaSata will hold some office hours around her district in April so residents have a chance to talk with her about any issues of concern. LaSata’s office says the meetings will be both in
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released a couple of videos on the dangers of scam robocalls and how everyone can avoid them. In them, she speaks with her parents, who almost fall victim to a couple
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan is inviting everyone to take to the outdoors to help it raise funds. It’s hosting Hike-4-Healing, a challenge in which participants are asked
The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor has been given a four star rating by Charity Navigator, a group that evaluates charities around the United States. Since 2002, it’s looked at the transparency of charitable organizations
With the pandemic still grinding along, the Ghostlight Theater in Benton Harbor is adding an outdoor stage so it can raise the curtain on schedule June 3 for opening night. The Ghosterlight says improvements to the property
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is in a similar position as other Midwest states as COVID cases rise. ABC News asked her about a comment from Dr. Anthony Fauci in which he said the state may have
Michigan is reporting 5,498 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of more than 683,000 COVID cases since the start of the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are urging everyone who travels for spring break to get tested for COVID-19 upon their return to the state. The state is also setting up
A southeast Michigan county is dealing with a troubling problem during the pandemic as the sewer system is being clogged by wipes. Macomb County Drain Commissioner Candace Miller says crews have cleaned out 270-tons of debris from
Call before you dig. That is the message utilities are sending to construction crews and homeowners during “Dig Safely Month” and call 811. Consumer Energy’s Debra Dodd says its the law to have the work area flagged
Beginning today, workers who need to take a day off to get a COVID vaccine or recover from any side effects of the shot won’t have to use any of their earned sick time. Terry Bonnette of
University of Michigan Regent and state Republican party chair Ron Weiser says he “will not be canceled” after his fellow regents today formally called for his resignation. Weiser has been in hot water after calling the governor,
The work by the Michigan Department of Transportation to connect US-31 and I-94 will result in the Highland Avenue bridge over I-94 permanently closing on April 7. Crews will build cul-de-sacs later this year on both sides
Set for next week at Lake Michigan College is a presentation on pandemics throughout history. History instructors Christopher Paine, Tim Moore, and Kristen Robinson will each cover a different pandemic. Paine tells WSJM News given the events
Berrien County Commissioners on Thursday heard from Midwest Energy & Communications CEO Bob Hance, who told them about efforts to expand broadband internet in rural areas of southwest Michigan. Hance said his company took part in an
With nearly 70,000 people in Berrien County having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, the Berrien County Health Department has some advice for those who are now fully vaccinated. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells us they can
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos have donated 1,000 Easter baskets to families around southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. Each Easter basket contains a ham, potatoes, green beans, canned corn, and orange bread.
Jill Adams will be the new Berrien County Parks Director following a vote by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday. You may know Adams from the community recycling events the county holds each year. She’s run
