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Supposedly RICH people live longer. A school supply shortage. And UNplugged! That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!

The city of St. Joseph will continue its economic development agreement with Cornerstone Alliance. The matter came up at Monday’s meeting of the St. Joseph City Commission as Cornerstone’s Rob Cleveland recapped some recent work the organization

Flood victims in the Detroit area have been calling the Michigan Attorney General’s office to report they’ve been scammed. AG Dana Nessel says while it started with drivers saying they were gouged by tow truck drivers, now

The St. Joseph City Commission is looking at a new way to attract development. During a Monday meeting, commissioners heard from Cornerstone Alliance and Lean and Green Michigan about the Property Assessed Clean Energy program, or PACE.

The Krasl Art Center is thanking the community for a successful Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff this year. The event was held July 10 and 11 at Lake Bluff Park with a few changes due to

A video has been released by the Michigan Department of Transportation explaining its I-94 project. The $153 million project is expected to conclude in 2024. Major construction work will begin in 2023 and prep work is underway

The city of Benton Harbor is getting a $300,000 grant to improve its water system. Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks on Monday announced a total of $2.7 million is being awarded to 16 municipalities through the Financially Distressed

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be in Benton Harbor next month to help Whirlpool celebrate the groundbreaking for its new housing development on Riverview Drive. The $22 million apartment complex will have 80 units with rents starting around

Traffic couldn’t cross the Bicentennial Bridge in Benton Harbor for several hours on Monday afternoon due to a mechanical issue. The Michigan Department of Transportation says a switch that determines whether the bridge is open or closed

A Delta Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit was diverted Sunday night after an altercation onboard. Flight 1562 passenger Corey Lesson told Michigan News Network that it appears that while en route there were some other

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill to allocate $384 million in COVID-19 relief. It’s intended to help with the state with its pandemic recovery. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Senate Bill 27

The Region IV Area Agency on Aging has received an award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging for a program that helps it deliver healthcare to southwest Michigan seniors. The Area Agency on Aging

From the Associated Press — Energy intensive industries are expected to be discussed by a council advising the state on a climate plan. The Council on Climate Solutions is scheduled to gather Tuesday and meet once each

From the Associated Press — Elected officials in a conservative Michigan county who gave themselves bonuses of $65,000 with federal COVID-19 relief aid say they will return the money following days of criticism. Shiawassee County commissioners decided

From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of $155 million in proposed spending on reading scholarships for students has sparked fresh criticism from opponents who say it would have addressed pandemic-related learning loss and approval from

We’re not buckling up like we’re used to. Kendall Wingrove of the Michigan Office of Highway Planning says seat belt use has slipped significantly over the past two years. “The seatbelt compliance numbers are moving in the

It isn’t just police who have noticed an increase in gun crimes in Berrien County over the last couple of years. Police say most are in the Benton Harbor and Benton Township areas. Berrien County Prosecutor Steve

Three people are hospitalized after a crash in Cass County Saturday evening. Deputies say 39-year-old Christina Gindelberger of Dowagiac in a Chevy Sonic pulled out in front of a Ford pickup driven by 51-year-old William Strand of

If you’re a St. Joseph resident and voter, you’re confronted August 3rd by the most crowded City Commission primary ballot in memory. Nine candidates are running for six slots in the November election, eventually filling three open

A Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection event is planned for this coming Wednesday in Benton Harbor. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells WSJM News Clean Sweep events are a chance for farmers and anyone else with unwanted

The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is conducting a survey of residents in Berrien and Cass counties to study the community’s knowledge and level of concern with local water quality issues. The commission says it’s all part of

With people travelling again, the West Michigan Tourist Association is hoping more visitors will come to the region, and it’s touting southwest Michigan trails as one attraction. Spokesperson Erin Murphy tells WSJM News South Haven is an

The US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is set for August 13 through August 15. Kris Martin with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission tells WSJM News Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale runs for about 200 miles along US-12 from

A 57-year-old man from Illinois is facing charges after police say he was caught drunk boating on Friday night. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says marine deputies were patrolling Gravel Lake in Porter Township around 9:15

If your summer electric bill is up, it’s probably because of the air conditioning. Indiana Michigan Power says you can reduce your cooling costs by 3% to 4% for each degree you raise your thermostat. Spokesperson Michael

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is working with local public health departments on an investigation of cases of COVID-19 illness associated with the Faster Horses Festival, held July 16-19. The Faster Horses Festival

Police agencies in Berrien County are working to reduce gun violence that’s been escalating for the past couple of years. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News they’ve seen gun crimes increase this year, in particular,

Congressman Fred Upton has signed on to a resolution calling on Congress to continue funding border patrol agents. He tells WSJM News the crisis at the border is getting worse every day, and so it’s not the

The OutCenter in Benton Harbor is continuing its Medicaid project. Director Mary Jo Schnell tells WSJM News the education campaign started in December of 2020 when the OutCenter got support to reach out and inform people in