From the Associated Press — A police cruiser has been stolen and wrecked in southwestern Michigan by a 25-year-old woman who slipped from handcuffs after being arrested earlier for drunken driving. Authorities say the woman had been
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has released its annual report on state lawmaker attendance. It’s no surprise that more Michigan lawmakers missed votes this year due to COVID, although Mackinac Center legal analyst Jack McHugh tells
Part of Hollywood Road in the Baroda area will be closing for a few days this week. The Berrien County Road Department says Hollywood between Linco Road and Hinchman Road in Baroda Township and Oronoko Township will
November home sales in southwest Michigan were up 30% from November of last year. In its latest report, the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the regional housing market continued its historic pace that started in June
Vaccinations against COVID-19 have started at nursing homes around Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the following: LANSING, MICH. Skilled nursing home residents and staff began receiving the safe and effective COVID-19
Michigan is reporting 3,239 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday and Monday combined. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 1,619 per each day. The state’s coronavirus website
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan will recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, the governor talked about the backlash she’s still getting over decisions she’s made regarding the COVID 19 pandemic.
The state Attorney General is making changes in her office to handle the growing number of public officials who are reporting threats. Dana Nessel says she’s investigating about a dozen complaints at the state level alone and
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has released information regarding the effects of the new COVID-19 relief legislation will have on those collecting unemployment in the state. The department has released the following: COVID-19 emergency
A 34-year-old Edwardsburg woman is hospitalized at South Bend Memorial Hospital after an early morning crash today in LaGrange Township. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says Vanessa Bradley was north on O’Keefe Road when she lost control
President Trump has signed the COVID-19 relief and government funding bill approved by Congress late this month. The office of Congressman Fred Upton has released the following: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees spent part of its monthly meeting this week reviewing its accomplishments in 2020. SMC President Joe Odenwald presented a list that included the development of SMC’s first online courses, preparation
A home in Casco Township has extensive damage after catching fire Sunday morning. A neighbor called 911 after noticing the flames at 60th Street and 104th Avenue around 8:45 a.m. South Haven Area Emergency Services responded along
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has acquired a drone thanks to donations from two local partners. Honor Credit Union and Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services teamed up to provide the funding for the department’s EVO
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved the creation of a Citizen Review Board to provide oversight and increase transparency with the local police department. During a Monday meeting, commissioners heard support for the idea from several members
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines underway around the country, Michigan officials say they will do what they can to help people overcome reluctance to get a shot. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said this month skepticism in minority
Michigan is reporting 7,341 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday combined. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services did not report COVID numbers for Thursday and Friday. The three day total released Saturday
The County Road Association of Michigan is highlighting a new technique being used by the Berrien County Road Department during the recent rebuild of Napier Avenue. The department installed road fabric in the asphalt. It’s a waterproof
The Cass Intermediate School District in Cass County is changing its name. The board of trustees voted last week to seek a new name so the Senator Lewis Cass reference can be dropped. Lewis Cass was a
The Speakers Series of South Haven is looking ahead to 20211 with some hope as a COVID-19 vaccine gets rolled out. In a message to supporters on Christmas Eve, the series says it had big plans for
The Michigan Supreme Court will work on implementing solutions after the release of the Justice for All Task Force report on civil legal problems. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack told Michigan News Network this week
This is normally a busy time for Amtrak with travelers heading out for the holidays. However, this year Amtrak spokesman Mark Magliari expects travel will be down 80% below normal. He told Michigan News Network this week
From the Associated Press — A state scientist says Michigan’s rate of new COVID-19 cases has been dropping for more than 29 days. The state last week reported its lowest weekly new case total – 28,072 –
Thousands of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are waiting to be shot into the arms of healthcare workers in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said as of Wednesday, more than 37,000 healthcare workers
For some, Christmas Eve means finding last minute gifts, prepping a meal, and getting ready for church. Catholic churches will be holding evening and midnight masses tonight. Father Adam Nowak told Michigan News Network it’s important because
From the Associated Press — A woman has been charged with making threats against a Detroit-area Republican election official. The FBI says Monica Palmer received photos of a mutilated body, a day after after she had initially
It’s crunch time for shoppers picking up those last minute items for Christmas. This year, Meijer has seen a huge increase in people buying items for the kitchen as families look for ways to bond and create
A special delivery was made to Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph on Wednesday. Spokesperson Jessica Springer tells WSJM News it was courtesy of South Bend International Airport. “Today, they dropped off about 300 Teddy bears which
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering seniors special online programs throughout the coming week to help cope with COVID-caused loneliness during Christmas and New Year’s. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News similar programs
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated its priority group guidance for COVID-19 vaccination. It’s also announced 37,000 healthcare workers in Michigan have received vaccines. The department has released the following: Michigan Department of
