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From the Associated Press — Businessman Perry Johnson, the latest Republican to enter he race for governor, is pledging to bring “quality” to government by improving schools and roads and says he’s a conservative who opposes abortion

From the Associated Press — The parents of a 15-year-old boy charged with killing four other students at his Michigan high school are scheduled to return to court where they face charges for making the gun used

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has located a vehicle it previously believed may have been involved in a fatal hit and run in Niles on Sunday, and it says that vehicle was, in fact, not involved. The

You can now sign up for the 2022 Run, Walk, and Rock for Lory’s Place. Lory’s Place is a grief healing service offered by Caring Circle. It’s supported each year with the Run, Walk, and Rock. You

The Michigan House has approved a bill that will expand the state’s medical right-to-try law to include treatments for COVID-19. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township says her bill will give people more choice and more

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is bringing back its Community Emergency Response Team, and anyone interested in signing up for training can do so now. The sheriff’s department says the CERT program is a way for

Dr. Willie Lawrence will serve as the medical director of the city of Benton Harbor following action Tuesday by city commissioners. Speaking at the commission’s meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad said Lawrence will help advise the city on

The lineup for this year’s Makers Trail 19th Hole pavilion at the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship has been announced. Championship Director Brandon Haney tells WSJM News the Makers Trail 19th Hole is a stop along the

Now underway is the annual 97.5 Y Country St. Jude Radiothon. Y Country morning host Matt Malone tells WSJM News this is the 17th year the station has raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It

Police have released a photo of a possible suspect vehicle in a hit and run crash in Niles that killed a woman on Sunday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says 911 was called shortly after 4:40 a.m.

Police are investigating a Benton Township bank robbery on Wednesday. The Benton Township Police Department says a suspect walked into the Huntington Bank on Pipestone Road around 11:45 a.m. He demanded that the teller give him everything

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to move $3 million in federal ARPA funds into other city funds to make up for lost revenue due to COVID-19. Speaking at a Tuesday meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad said ARPA

New research from Environmental Defence Canada makes the case that there’s a path forward to shutting down the Line 5 dual pipelines, which run under the Straits of Mackinac. The Canadian gas company Enbridge Energy plans to

The first pick in the 2022 USFL draft is former University of Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson. The Michigan Panthers took Patterson yesterday along with Utah State defensive end Adewale Adeoye and defenseman Cavon Walker of Maryland. The

The suspect in a 1987 murder south of Niles has a cigarette to blame for his arrest. Michigan State Police got a cigarette butt that Patrick Gilham had tossed out in June 2021 and the DNA matched

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a contract for the construction of a new pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. The first pavilion was constructed with grant funds to house the farmers market. During a

More than 70 professionals will be hosting tables at the sixth annual Career Night at St. Joseph High School, presented by the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club. It happens this Thursday, February 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in

From the Associated Press — The manager of a juvenile detention center says she would have concerns if a 15-year-old charged with killing four fellow students in his Michigan high school were incarcerated at her facility. Children’s

Congressman Fred Upton has signaled he could be running for another term in Washington, this time in Michigan’s new Fourth District. His campaign has released an ad simply titled “Record.” In it, Upton talks about “common sense

State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the 2022 edition of her Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. She says in a promotional video the tournament is a chance for schools in her district to demonstrate their pride. “I can’t

A grant has been awarded to the Berrien Community Foundation for it to help efforts in the community to reduce vaccine hesitancy. President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells WSJM News local organizations can reach out to the BCF to

A job fair will be held this week by the city of Benton Harbor as it seeks to find workers who can help with the replacement of lead water lines around the community and do related work.

Congressman Fred Upton says the United States must continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression “through knee-buckling economic sanctions targeting Putin and his cronies, including cutting off Russia from the international banking system.” In

Arraignment has been held for the suspect in a 1987 murder in Niles. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office says 67-year-old Patrick Wayne Gilham of South Bend was in court Tuesday and bond was set at $500,000 with

From the Associated Press — Roy Levy Williams, a former auto executive who also worked for three Michigan governors, has died at his suburban Detroit home. He was 83. Williams’ family says Monday in a release that

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing important reminders as many Michiganders face weather-related damage and repairs. Last week, ice jams caused flooding in some communities and heavy snowfall contributed to accidents, while forecasted heavy rains prompted

Three special events will be returning to South Haven this summer. The City Council has approved the South Haven Steelheaders Fishing Tournament for May 13th through the 15th at the South Marina. A drive-through weigh-in station and