Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suspended state hiring and promotions and vetoed $80 million in new spending in order to steer money to fighting the coronavirus. “We’ve got a lot of essential services that we’ve got to to
James C. Grannell, 90, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Thurston Woods Nursing Home in Sturgis, Michigan. Private family services were held, with a public Celebration of Life Service to be announced
As the numbers of people with COVID-19 continues to rise, many have been asking why the number of people who have recovered haven’t been included. Michigan’s chief medical officer Dr. Joneigh Khaldun says it’s due to accuracy
A freshman Detroit state lawmaker has died at the age of 44 from what his family believes was a coronavirus infection. Isaac Robinson died Sunday at Detroit Receiving Hospital just hours after being taken there for breathing
A new channel is being launched by WNIT television in South Bend to help educate children who are home due to COVID-19 shutting down their schools. The PBS affiliate says it will begin broadcasting At Home Learning
Michigan now has 5,486 positive cases of coronavirus, and 132 people have died from it. The Department of Health and Human Services says the average age for those who have died is 64, and those victims range
The North American International Auto Show will not be held this year in Detroit, as the venue is becoming a temporary hospital. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is working with FEMA on the project,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to expand absentee voting for May’s elections. The order will make absentee ballots available to everyone via mail. The order also encourages everyone to vote absentee, although at least
A big jump is being reported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in COVID-19 cases statewide. The new figures released Saturday show an increase of 993 cases to 4,650. An additional 19 have died,
Michigan has launched a website for people to volunteer to help out in their communities as the COVID-19 crisis continues. They’re seeking medical professionals as well as residents who just want to contribute. The office of Governor
The Michigan Department Of Natural Resources has announced some changes at state parks due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The parks remain open, but some amenities have been closed. The DNR has released the following statement: To help
Governor Whitmer’s office has issued the following statement regarding the approval by President Trump of a major disaster declaration for Michigan. Last night, President Trump approved Governor Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster declaration in Michigan. The
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has announced that the closure of Four Winds Casino locations have been extended indefinitely. The Pokagons have released the following statement: “In consideration of requests from both Michigan and Indiana state governments
With many Michiganders sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is looking for some extra help. It says shelter life has been rough during the pandemic, and its animals need
Home sales in southwest Michigan were down in February, although prices were up. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the number of houses sold in February of this year dropped to 181 from 235 in February
The deadline for filing state tax returns have been pushed back to July. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-26, which pushes all April 2020
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to clear up confusion about Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stay home order. Specifically, she’s addressing which businesses should be considered critical. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Governor Gretchen Whitmer have announced new food assistance available to those who are struggling as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has announced a new schedule for workers to follow when applying for benefits. It’s hoped the new schedule will help the system run more smoothly with many out of work due to
The number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan rose by 801 from Thursday to Friday. The latest numbers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also show 32 new deaths. The state’s total number of cases
Small businesses in Michigan hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for relief grants and loans through the state. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Michigan’s small businesses impacted by the COVID-19
Congressman Fred Upton took to the U.S. House floor on Friday to urge his colleagues to approve the COVID-19 stimulus bill. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act would send checks of
Changes are being made to how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports COVID-19 cases in the state. Starting today, they will no longer give updates of new cases by county, and instead will offer
If you have something from Meijer that needs to be taken back, you’ll need to put it aside for a while. The retailer is no longer taking returns of any sort due to the coronavirus pandemic, and
Berrien County Prosecutor Michael Sepic says local law enforcement have received guidance from the Michigan Attorney General on enforcing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stay at home order. The prosecutor has released the following statement: Berrien County Prosecutor Michael
The school year may be over for 1.5 million students across Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s been asked about it in every interview she does, and doesn’t yet have an answer to it. “I think anyone
A U.S. House resolution co-sponsored by Congressman Fred Upton is calling on President Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act to speed up the manufacture of medical supplies needed around the country. Upton tells WSJM News the
The Niles History Center is offering virtual tours while the COVID-19 crisis continues. It says it’s making the resource available so people can continue to learn about local history even while safe in their homes. The center
State Representative Tyrone Carter is the first Michigan lawmaker to test positive for coronavirus. Carter says he began feeling unwell last week after returning home from Lansing on Wednesday. Carter says his condition has dramatically improved, although
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is suspending burn permits around the state. DNR fire supervisor Dan Laux says emergency response resources need to be kept available for other priorities at this
