Lynn Todman, Jada Willis, and the Race Relations Council of Southwest Michigan will all receive Spirit of MLK Spotlights this coming week from Lake Michigan College. LMC says the Spirit of MLK Spotlights are designed to shine
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and some colleagues are urging the federal government to do more to acquire doses of the COVID019 vaccine and to allow states to make direct purchases of doses. The governor’s office has released the
The Krasl Art Center has reopened after it shut down in November over concerns about COVID-19. Krasl Director Julia Gourley Donohue tells WSJM News they feel the situation in Berrien County has improved enough to welcome people
Martin Luther King Day will be marked by Spectrum Health Lakeland in a variety of ways. The health system says MLK day is a paid holiday for its staff so everyone has more time for reflection and
From the Associated Press — Projected tax revenues in Michigan’s two major accounts will be $2.1 billion higher than previously anticipated over two years, driven by increased federal unemployment benefits and consumers’ online purchases in the coronavirus pandemic. Economists in
Michigan is reporting 2,598 additional cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 533,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 29
From the Associated Press — The prosecution of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and others in the Flint water crisis is igniting a debate over whether public officials are being punished for judgment calls. Snyder was charged
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available, questions exist about how to best help minorities and underserved populations get their shots. Spectrum Health Lakeland held a Facebook forum on that issue, and panelist and retired Michigan State
Two of the largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history are fueling strong sales of Mega Millions and Powerball tickets in Michigan. Michigan Lottery spokesperson Jake Harris says even if you don’t win the jackpots, your money will
From the Associated Press — Wildlife advocates are asking a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves across most of the nation. Two coalitions of advocacy groups filed
Berrien County is about to go through a broadband survey. For years, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners has talked about ways to expand broadband availability in the area, and it’s now working with Merit Network out
Michigan parents say they are not happy with the education their kids have been getting during the pandemic and they want to know how the schools plan to make up for lost time. Executive director of the
Indiana Michigan Power has given more than $8,000 to the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency to help out Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren County residents struggling for access to food. Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency Director Kim
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners could sent a letter to the state asking that some COVID-19 restrictions be eased. During a Thursday meeting, Commissioner Julie Wuerfel said she wants to draft a letter that would be
Cases of COVID-19 in Berrien County have been trending down while hospitalizations are steady and the county still loses someone to the illness most days. That’s information to come out of a Thursday COVID update from the
Lake Michigan College has canceled the 2021 basketball season. LMC has released the following: Lake Michigan College has canceled the 2021 seasons for both men’s and women’s basketball due to COVID-19. Volleyball is scheduled to continue as planned. The decision
Southwestern Michigan College President Joe Odenwald has received a positive performance review from the SMC Board of Trustees. During a meeting this week, the board gave Odenwald what Chair Thomas Jerdon described as an A+. Jerdon said
Governor Whitmer says there has been a lot of chatter particularly around the date of January 17th, but they have not heard of any specific threats against the Michigan Capitol. Whitmer says, though, that threats across the
Former Governor Rick Snyder has officially been arraigned on two misdemeanor charges of willful neglect of duty in connection with the Flint water crisis. Attorney Brian Lennon spoke on Snyder’s behalf in court. “This is the first
Skiing and snowboarding and other winter sports are bigger than ever this year because of the pandemic. Mickey MacWilliams is president of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association. “Not surprisingly, I guess, people are very, very interested in
From the Associated Press — Two years after leaving office, former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is facing charges of willful neglect of duty in the Flint water crisis. Prosecutors are revisiting how Flint’s water system was contaminated
Some new scholarships are being offered by the Niles Scream Park to students at Niles and Brandywine High Schools. The park says it’s awarding three $500 scholarships to Niles graduates and one $500 to a Brandywine graduate.
Leaders at Benton Harbor Area Schools hope for a return to in-person learning for the high school by March. During a Tuesday meeting of the board of education, Trustee Trenton Bowens asked Assistant Superintendent Lawanna Shelton when
Martin Luther King Day will be marked by Celebration Cinema with some film screenings and discussions this month. The theater chain says it’s showing One Night in Miami, which the IMDB describes as a “fictional account of
A state park in Van Buren County is growing. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says 17 acres are being added to Van Buren State Park so it now includes the Northpoint Conservation Area located in South
Michigan is reporting 2,694 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 528,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 32
The U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time. The vote was 232 to 197 with ten Republicans joining Democrats. The office of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has released the following: U.S.
Michigan has a goal of having 70% of everyone older than 16 vaccinated for COVID-19, but it’s been tough due to a lack of supply from the federal government. Governor Whitmer has managed to convince Washington to
The state’s order pausing dine-in service at restaurants will go on a little longer. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement along with Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon. “If numbers continue to head in the right
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined the rest of the country’s attorneys general in condemning the riot at the nation’s Capitol last week. The attorney genera’s office has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
