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As momentum builds for auto insurance reform in Michigan, a new poll says state voters on both sides of the political aisle are resoundingly unhappy with the way rates are set. That’s according to Bernie Porn with

State officials say Michigan’s unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.9% for August, even as the number of people in the workforce declined for the fourth straight month. Figures from the Michigan Department

Red Cross chapters in Southwest Michigan are planning one-day “Zero to Hero” training sessions over the next month, because they know they will be sending volunteers south for some time to come. The first will be at

A new survey shows people are wasting a lot of time at work doing personal business and using their phones. The Office Team survey shows younger workers between 18 and 34 rack up 70 minutes on their

Another organization giving its time to help those following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey is real estate company Keller Williams. The company’s Jeff Glover tells Michigan News Network they have their annual convention in Austin at this

A benefit is planned for this month to raise money for Berrien County’s domestic violence Safe Shelter. Child and Family Services of Southwestern Michigan Director Joseph Goepfrich tells WSJM News Watermark Brewing Company will hold “Fest in

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hoping the public will offer its input to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as it takes comments on the Brandon Road lock and dam study. That study was recently

The two suspects in a Dowagiac stabbing last Friday have been arraigned. The Dowagiac Department of Public Safety tells us Joshua Procter and Autumn Parsons are facing 12 charges in the case. They include assault with intent

As many as 60,000 employees of electric utilities are in the south this week helping with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. Brian Wheeler with Consumers Energy tells WSJM News that includes about 350 of Consumerscrew members. “On Wednesday, Consumers

The Berrien County Health Department is spreading a message about safe infant sleep this month. Deputy Health Officer Courtney Davis tells WSJM News a common cause of infant deaths is improper sleep. “In Berrien County, unfortunately, our

Everything is back to normal at the Cook nuclear power plant near Bridgman after crews had to activate the emergency plan overnight Wednesday. Cook plant spokesperson Bill Schalk tells WSJM News they had a low level incident

From the Associated Press — State officials say Michigan’s unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.9 percent for August even as the number of people in the workforce declined for the fourth straight

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is in the race for governor for 2018. As expected, the Republican announced his candidacy yesterday at a barbecue in his hometown of Midland. Michigan News Network was there. “My number one

From the Associated Press — Bills advancing in Michigan’s legislature would require that special problem-solving courts receive state certification to operate. The courts are designed to address criminals’ underlying substance abuse or mental health issues so they do

From the Associated Press — Legislation moving forward in Michigan’s legislature would continue the state’s 0.08 blood-alcohol limit for drunken driving until 2023. The limit is set to return to 0.10 in 2018, putting federal funding at risk

A program that helps connect more than 700,000 Michigan students to local farmers would get a big boost under new legislation. The Farm to School Act of 2017 would expand the existing USDA Farm to School Grant

Michigan’s medical marijuana regulatory panel has been barred from closing the state’s 300 medical marijuana dispensaries. Michigan News Network Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick tells us the board apparently got ahead of itself by trying to shut the dispensaries

A $2 million state grant awarded last year to Benton Harbor Area Schools for safety and gang prevention has been making a difference. On Tuesday, the board of education heard the grant has paid for suicide awareness

Indiana Michigan Power is doing its part to help with hurricane recovery down south. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells WSJM News the utility has sent hundreds of workers down to Georgia and Florida. The first wave left Monday.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department has arrested seven suspects in a stolen property and meth case. It tells us deputies were sent out to a property in the 67,000 block of Hess Road Monday morning on a

There should be quite the sight to see in the Lansing area on Wednesday. Michigan State Police will have several public safety agencies on hand near its training academy in Diamondale for an exercise to save someone stranded

The recent discovery of some damage to outer coating on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac concerns Congressman Fred Upton. That’s why he’s asking Enbridge to write a report for Congress as soon as

From the Associated Press — The Michigan National Guard is pulling back troops being sent to Florida after being told they weren’t needed for Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. Some Michigan troops had already departed for Florida when a

A re-enforcement of the bluff along a stretch of Old Lakeshore in St. Joseph could start as soon as next week. St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson tells WSJM News CSX Railroad has gotten approval from the

There is a little bit of rain in our forecast for tomorrow, and what will fall is the last remnants of Hurricane Irma. “We’re going to get some rain, no doubt about it,” says NewsCenter 16 meteorologist

A man and a woman are in the Cass County Jail for a stabbing last week. The two were arrested yesterday by Dowagiac Public Safety, and the victim is already out of the hospital. Authorities tell us

Fennville varsity football coach Brian Sackett is on leave following an incident in the game against Coloma on Friday. Sackett is accused of grabbing a player by his collar and screaming at him for about 10 seconds

From the Associated Press — Republican Congressman Dave Trott of Michigan says he will not seek re-election. In a statement Monday, the two-term lawmaker says serving has been an honor but he has decided that the best course is