Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced appointments to the new Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, and among them is state Senator Kim LaSata. The task force was created with an executive order to focus on analyzing the
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is planning an evening of family-friendly activities at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park as part of this year’s police National Night Out celebration. The National Night Out is held
From the Associated Press — Elected officials in a Michigan county gave themselves bonuses with federal relief money related to the coronavirus pandemic. The money, described as “hazard pay,” included $25,000 for Jeremy Root, chairman of the
Michigan health officials are prioritizing equity as they continue to urge more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Delta variant now accounts for the majority of infections across the country, and it’s making its way through
“This is an issue and we have to deal with it,” says Congressman Fred Upton on PFAS. “That’s why we pushed so hard. It’s not a perfect bill. There are a couple amendments I think that they
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
iStock/Chalabala (NEW YORK) — The Supreme Court last month remanded a lower court’s ruling that police officers who used excessive force on a 27-year-old man who died in their custody were protected because they didn’t know their
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About 79,000 people flew in and out of Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City in June. That’s a record breaking jump from June of 2019. Cherry Capital Airport Director Kevin Klein spoke with Michigan News Network this
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
_ultraforma_/iStock (LONDON) — Prince George is turning 8, and stealing the show in a new photo released to mark his birthday. George, who was born on July 22, 2013, was photographed earlier this month in Norfolk, England,
The U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus has introduced a resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party on its 100 year anniversary. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the resolution takes the party to task for international aggression. “In
The Michigan Federation of Independent Business, a group that represents small businesses in the state, is praising the Michigan Legislature’s action this week to kill an emergency law that enabled Governor Gretchen Whitmer to impose COVID-19 restrictions
Lorne Michaels – Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Longtime Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels, stage and screen legend Bette Midler, and Motown founder Berry Gordy are among the 2021 class for the 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. Among those names who will be honored “for lifetime artistic achievements”
A construction project is about to start on Portage Road in Bertrand Township. The Berrien County Road Department says Portage Road will have intermittent lane closures between US-12 and Briar Road beginning Monday. The road will be
The Michigan Secretary of State’s office says Michigan residents who want to vote in their local election next month and have not yet registered can still do so in person at their clerk’s offices up to 8
From the Associated Press — Republican ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig has all but launched his campaign for governor, seeking to become Michigan’s first Black governor with a “law-and-order” message and emphasis on his leadership abilities. Craig,
From the Associated Press — Republican lawmakers have killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, after Michigan’s Supreme Court declared the measure unconstitutional. The Democratic governor is powerless to veto
More winners of the MI Shot to Win COVID-19 sweepstakes have been announced, including the first $1 million winner. Speaking Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist thanked those who have done their part to end the pandemic. “Almost
From the Associated Press — Authorities say a wildfire burned about 6 acres of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and adjacent state forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A U.S. Coast Guard vessel reported the fire around 3 p.m.
From the Associated Press — A man has been charged with perjury in the 40-year-old investigation of a missing girl in the Grand Rapids area. James Frisbie is accused of giving false statements when served with an
sudok1/iStock (NEW YORK) — New York City health workers will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during a Wednesday news conference. “The delta variant continues to make
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign has raised $8.5 million this year, the most for any gubernatorial candidate in a non-election year in Michigan history. The Democrat has collected more than $14 million this
A video has been released by the Michigan Nurses Association calling for the state Legislature to put limits on nurse patient assignments in hospitals. The group says the Safe Patient Care Act would establish patient assignment limits
Congressman Fred Upton says it’s important more southwest Michigan residents get vaccinated against COVID-19. He tells WSJM News he’s spoken with local hospitals, and they know the Delta variant is here. “What’s alarming is, the way this
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
From the Associated Press — Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill that would have stopped a $300 weekly federal supplement that is being added to unemployed workers’ benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. The extra
A Clean Sweep Pesticide Collection event is planned for next 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 pesticides
Indiana Michigan Power is planning to rebuild its high-voltage transmission line in the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph area starting late next year. The utility will invest over $17 million in the project. The work will rebuild
