Four Michigan universities will receive $18.5 million in federal funds over the next two years to collect and analyze genomic data to address emerging infectious disease threats and enhance the state’s ability to respond to those threats,
Raymond Hall/GC Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) Jon Stewart is casting curses — and spells — at Newsweek for its coverage of comments he made about Harry Potter. The magazine published a headline on Tuesday reading, “Jon Stewart accuses [creator] JK Rowling of antisemitism in Harry Potter.” The article
From the Associated Press — Students at a Michigan high school will return to classes next week at a different location, weeks after four were killed during a shooting. Oxford High School still isn’t ready to reopen.
Members of Congress are remembering the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6 of last year. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was on the House floor when it happened. She spoke with Michigan News Network this week. “In
Home sales in southwest Michigan slowed down in November. The Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors says the number of houses sold dropped 7% from November of 2020 and 9% from October 2021. Since June, the inventory of
With a new year, how about everyone start fresh and try to drive more carefully? Traffic safety officials have noted an increase in fatal crashes since 2019 as drivers got a bit reckless in the pandemic. With
A South Haven woman is running for the Michigan House in the new 38th District. The 38th House District was created by the state’s redistricting commission. It runs along the Lake Michigan coast all the way from
Michigan is reporting 27,346 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday and Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 13,673 for each of the two days. The state
The city of St. Joseph is receiving a nearly $1 million state grant for street work associated with upgrades taking place at the Whirlpool Laundry and Dishwasher Technical Center. The $992,000 comes from the state’s Transportation Economic
ABC (WASHINGTON) — Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges has become a symbol of the violence officers endured while protecting lawmakers and the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Hodges had responded to the building as Capitol Police
A new class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Benton Harbor residents as a result of the city’s ongoing water problems. Detroit based attorney Nicholas Coulson tells WSJM News his firm, which handled a large
We can expect snowy conditions to persist in southwest Michigan for a couple more days. National Weather Service meteorologist Nathan Marsili tells WSJM News Berrien County, especially near the lakeshore, will see more snow. “We’re looking for
From the Associated Press — Nearly 25 years later, authorities have identified the remains of a woman found in a roadside park in western Michigan. Investigators learned that she was Stephanie Judson, a Benton Harbor woman in
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is isolating from her husband in their Lansing home after he tested positive for COVID-19. The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Kering Another celebrity has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19, this time it was Lupita Nyong’o. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday the Oscar winner announced, “I too have tested positive for COVID-19. I’m fully vaccinated and taking
From the Associated Press — About 1,000 sexual abuse victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor would get a window to sue the school for damages under pending bills in the state Legislature, as lawmakers revive
Get ready for gasoline to cost you $4 per gallon. That’s the possibility this spring, as the national average is expected to reach that mark before Memorial Day, says GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan. He spoke with Michigan News
The 2022 housing market could see some interesting changes as people establish new work from home schedules during the pandemic. Remax of Southeastern Michigan President Jeanette Schneider says many commercial spaces are going to be hit the
A new video has been released by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warning students about the dangers of making school threats. Nessel says in recent weeks, schools across the state have been dealing with threats that shut
Those who enter the water or walk out on to the pier during dangerous conditions in Lake Michigan will soon be looking at fines in the city of South Haven. The city council voted this week to
From the Associated Press — Current and former Black state lawmakers in Detroit have announced a pending lawsuit to block Michigan’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts, contending they illegally dilute the voting strength of African Americans.
A Dowagiac man is recovering after his vehicle crashed into a tree in Cass County on Tuesday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says the crash took place on Peavine Street east of Sink Road in Pokagon Township
City of Benton Harbor residents are being reminded about the opportunity to recycle empty, plastic water bottles at Benton Harbor High School during State of Michigan water distribution hours. More than 5.8 million bottles of free water
The Berrien County Health Department has updated its guidance for members of the general public who have tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19 following recent changes to recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
It’s been nearly two years of a worldwide pandemic and it’s affected travel. Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network optimistic for travel in Michigan for 2022. “I’m feeling very good about this coming
This is the busiest time of year for airports and that’s certainly been true at Michigan airports. People are coming and going for all kinds of reasons, not just for the holidays. And that, according to TSA
As Oxford and other school districts are back in class this week, a bipartisan Michigan House task force is looking at school safety following the Oxford High School shootings. State Representative Pamela Hornberger, a former teacher, is
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking applications for its Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News they’ll give out three scholarships, one for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties each. “We
The Great Lakes hold about one fifth of the Earth’s fresh water, but a new report indicates they’re getting saltier. Lake Michigan used to sit at a level of one to two milligrams of chloride per liter
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding everyone of its snow plowing policies now that southwest Michigan roads are getting covered with snow. It says it’s responsible for maintaining more than 2,600 miles of road in
