A Cassopolis resident is recovering after she lost control of her vehicle on Wednesday, crashing it into a pond. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the scene on Dutch Settlement Street west of
A labor market shortage remains the single biggest challenge facing the southwest Michigan economy heading into the spring of 2022. So says Kinexus Vice President for Government Affairs Al Pscholka, who spoke during an update Wednesday. Pscholka
From the Associated Press — Fixing dams and roads in Michigan is the goal under a newly signed infrastructure spending plan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the more than $4.7 billion plan Wednesday in Grand Rapids. It includes
An average of nearly ten new water lines were installed or verified lead-free in Benton Harbor each day during March. That’s according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which says contractors have settled into
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces that all Michiganders ages 50 and up and moderately or
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will now be available at 70 libraries in the state. That includes the Cass District Library in Cassopolis, the Buchanan District Library, Watervliet District Library, South Haven Memorial Library, and the Fennville District
Two defense witnesses in the federal trial of four men accused of planning to kidnap and kill Governor Whitmer will not testify. Both men were to be witnesses for suspect Daniel Harris and have invoked the Fifth
The Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship is looking for some southwest Michigan golfers who can hit a long drive. Championship Director Brandon Haney tells WSJM News they’re holding the community long drive contest next Wednesday at Pipestone Indoor
Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is making financial help available to students attending Lake Michigan College or Southwestern Michigan College. It says it’s been awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program grant from
Sean Rayford/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The New York Attorney General’s office is urging an appellate court to enforce a subpoena that requires former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children to testify in a civil
State Senator Aric Nesbitt has filed for re-election in the new 20th State Senate District. The district includes parts of Allegan, Berrien, Kent, and Van Buren counties. Nesbitt says during his first Senate term, he helped stop
Congressman Fred Upton has introduced legislation intended to help Ukrainian refugees and also punish Russian oligarchs for that country’s war on Ukraine. He tells WSJM News the Ukrainian Sovereignty Act is yet another way to sanction Russia.
The owner of a Stevensville business is facing criminal sexual conduct charges for the alleged assault of an 11-year-old girl. 50-year-old Brian VanHorn, owner of Sensational Spas, is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct with a
A reconstruction project for Upton Drive in St. Joseph is in the works. Speaking to city commissioners Monday, St. Joseph City Engineer Tim Zebell said the goal is to fix up the road as Whirlpool works on
From the Associated Press — Jurors have seen provocative social media posts written by a key figure charged in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. They include a photo of a noose and a question: Which
John Moore/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The highly contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the United States, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday. As of
Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship winner Alex Cejka was in Benton Harbor Monday to take a tour of Harbor Shores and bring some excitement for the 2022 event set for May. Learn more:
The next five years could be pretty rough for Michigan’s small business community. Following pandemic shutdowns-and-restrictions, the ongoing labor shortage remains its biggest economic challenge, and will continue to be for some time. Brian Calley, president &
Governor Gretchen Whitmer stopped in St. Clair Shores to discuss the nearly $4.8 billion infrastructure plan that will fix roads, water pipes, and more. “Our new golden rule, right? Water should be in your glass, not your
A major sporting event is coming to the city of Detroit. It was a few weeks ago that the beans were spilled that Detroit was one of three finalist cities to host an upcoming NFL Draft and
DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Members of Britain’s royal family gathered Tuesday to celebrate the life of Prince Philip, who died at age 99 almost one year ago. Queen Elizabeth led the royal family at
Cornerstone Alliance has provided more ideas to St. Joseph City Commissioners regarding city-owned property at 201 Lake Boulevard. In December, Cornerstone requested the city option the parking lot across from the Whitcomb and north of Schu’s so
Everyone’s asked to make a donation to a Michigan State Police effort to support survivors of domestic and sexual assault this spring. Michigan State Police say they’re holding the Purses with a Purpose drive all throughout April.
Work resumes next Monday on the big I-94, US-31, I-196 project in Benton Township. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News the project to connect US-31 to I-196 is entering the final stages. As
The housing market in southwest Michigan is tight as the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says available houses, or inventory, are down to a two month supply, a record low. For February, the number of houses sold
A statement has been released by the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education following word last week Superintendent Andrae Townsel has been offered a job elsewhere. Upon request for comment, the board sent us a pre-written
The Michigan Economic Developers Association has recognized state Senator Aric Nesbitt as a 2022 Legislative Economic Development Champion for his efforts to support broadband expansion both in Van Buren County and around the state. Nesbitt was nominated
Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship winner Alex Cejka has come to Benton Harbor to see the sights and preview this year’s Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship to be held at Harbor Shores in May. Cejka spoke with reporters Monday
Shannon Crawford/ABC News (NEW YORK) — The silence of the Polish countryside is shattered by the piercing rattle of heavy artillery fire. A smokescreen obscures the horizon, and suddenly, the soldiers swarm. Moving in on armored vehicles,
Benton Township police are investigating a woman being shot in the arm in the 100 block of Concord. She was shot once in an arm just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses told police several people were outside
