From the Associated Press — Authorities in Michigan are reporting the death of a man in a explosion that occurred during a baby shower. A small cannon device was fired in the backyard of a home in
The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning the public not to fall for rental assistance scams. The AG’s office has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents to beware of a new scam aimed at those struggling to pay rent. While the Attorney
Michigan’s Gary Peters will be the chair of the US Senate Homeland Security Committee. The second-term Democrat will oversee legislation and government response to matters including domestic terrorism. “We’re going to make sure we have data that’s
College just became more affordable for prospective students considering Grand Valley State University. The school has announced it’s “Grand Valley Pledge” program offering free tuition toward a full undergraduate degree. Vice president of enrollment B. Donte Truss
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will be looking at ways to keep Berrien Bus alive heading into the new year. At a meeting this past week, Berrien County Community Development Director Dan Fette told the board
Lake Michigan College is preparing to take in new students with the state’s Michigan Reconnect scholarship program now launching. LMC Director of Admissions Jeremy Schaeffer tells WSJM News Michigan Reconnect will pay the tuition for anyone 25
The South Haven Speaker Series will host a free presentation this month focused on COVID-19 and the development of vaccines to prevent it. Speaker Series President Mark Odland tells WSJM News Dr. H. Clifford Lane is a
Market Van Buren has announced the 2021 Market Van Buren Awards, set to be given out in May. Market Van Buren economic development coordinator Sarah Snoeyink tells WSJM News the organization wants to salute the businesses that
Now that indoor dining has resumed at restaurants around Michigan, the Berrien County Health Department has some safety tips for dining out. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News eating out is a decision that should be made
Set for this month is the Region IV Area Agency on Aging’s annual celebration. COO Christine Vanlandingham tells WSJM News the event is a chance to review accomplishments of the last year and look ahead. “Typically we
The Berrien County Parks Department has found a way to make some souvenirs of its parks while recycling plastic. Environmental Property Manager Jill Adams tells WSJM News outdated Berrien County Parks Annual Entrance Passes are being repurposed
Lake Michigan College’s 2021 Winner’s Circle Benefit Auction has been postponed. The Lake Michigan College Foundation says because of the pandemic, the auction can’t be held safely and in person on its scheduled date, which was March
Michigan has reported 1,379 additional cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has reported a total of 566,630 cases of COVID. It recorded 19 additional deaths, bringing the
An 80-year-old Kalamazoo County man with no travel history has contracted the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19. County health officials say they are working on contact tracing everyone who has been in close contact with him to try
A former Paw Paw insurance agent is admitting embezzling money from an elderly client from November 2012 to November 2013. Brian Lietzau pled no contest to one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult between $50,000 and
Fred Upton is among eleven Republican members of Congress joining Democrats in punishing Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. They voted in favor of the Democrat-led measure to strip Greene of her two committee assignments on the Budget
Nominations are being sought by the United Way of Southwest Michigan for the Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award. That award is open to high school seniors in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. One self-nominated winner will
From the Associated Press — There’s a civil war inside the Michigan Republican Party. Laura Cox had planned to step down as chairwoman Saturday. But Cox now wants to keep the job a little longer while she
Lake Michigan College is preparing to take in new students with the state’s Michigan Reconnect scholarship program now launching. LMC Director of Admissions Jeremy Schaeffer tells WSJM News Michigan Reconnect will pay the tuition for anyone 25
Now that indoor dining has resumed at restaurants around Michigan, the Berrien County Health Department has some safety tips for dining out. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News eating out is a decision that should be made
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will be looking at ways to keep Berrien Bus alive heading into the new year. At a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Community Development Director Dan Fette told the board Berrien Bus
Now underway is the annual Y Country Cares for Kids St. Jude Radiothon. Y Country’s Matt Malone tells WSJM News the crew is broadcasting live from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. both Thursday and Friday to collect
Michigan is reporting 1,358 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 565,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 74
Michigan State Police are advising everyone to be careful as a blast of winter weather is expected to hit the state this week. Michigan State Police have released the following: The Michigan State Police is encouraging residents
The following is a release from the state of Michigan: Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its current epidemic order to allow contact sports to resume as of Monday, Feb. 8, provided masks
From the Associated Press — Michigan Congressman Peter Meijer has defended his decision to impeach former President Donald Trump amid criticism from voters. Meijer, a freshman, was one of just 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
Southwest Michigan is holding its own economically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but officials at Kinexus say there are some trouble spots that are growing. Vice president of public relations and government affairs Al Pscholka says a big
St. Joseph Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent. The school board held a special meeting this morning to accept the resignation of Dr. Thomas Bruce, effective tomorrow. In a statement, board president Barry Conybeare says
The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a Wednesday shooting at a business on M-139. It says dispatch got a call about the shooting at the Metro by T-Mobile store at 2004 South M-139 just before 5:50
From the Associated Press — Michigan Senate Republicans have rejected five more appointees nominated by Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in a renewed attempt to voice displeasure with not having input into her administration’s pandemic restrictions. The move
