At 2:20 this afternoon, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will perform a national test of its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. It’s the first time an official national test has been conducted – and FEMA’s Wade
Lots of scenic things to see and festivals to attend this Fall in Michigan. “We are starting to see some of the colors changing,” says Travel Michigan’s Michelle Grinnell. “By all accounts, the color is coming in
Oral arguments are this week in a federal case challenging the legality of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, and recent research shows how the carbon reduction regulations would benefit industry in Michigan and other states. James Clift,
Michigan’s highway system has been ranked 31st out of 50 when it comes to maintenance by the Libertarian Reason Foundation. The group’s David Hartgen says the state’s done a good job of getting bridges back up to
The deadline is Friday for Congress to get a spending plan in place so there’s not a government shutdown, and Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the sticking point is the city of Flint. The Senate is working
A K9 for the Cass County Sheriff’s Department is getting the credit for the capture of a domestic violence suspect this week. Deputies were called out to a home along Elbow Lake Street in Porter Township Monday
The surviving family members of Michigan first responders who die in the line of duty will qualify for up to five years of state-paid health insurance under legislation signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder. Snyder says in
Joique Bell will be playing for the Chicago Bears. Word came Tuesday the Benton Harbor native has been picked up by the struggling Bears ahead of their game on Sunday against the Lions. Bell, a running back,
An advisory panel is recommending that an eye disease not be added to the conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in Michigan. Only one of six members on the review panel was in favor Tuesday. The petition was filed
<div style=”position:relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; overflow:hidden;”><iframe src=”http://content.jwplatform.com/players/xvqxrD7P-RedLAKBN.html” width=”100%” height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”auto” allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;”></iframe></div> A $160 million expansion to Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph is moving forward. WSJM’s Andrew Green has more.
(Novi, MI – AP) – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to visit Michigan for a rally in the Detroit area. Trump’s campaign schedule posted on his website says the event is planned for Friday at Suburban
Another indication that auto sales may have hit a peak. The latest sales forecast from J.D. Power and L.M.C. Automotive predicts September sales are expected to drop slightly from a year ago. Jeff Schuster with L.M.C Automotive
(Elkhart, IN – AP) – Two Indiana children who were the subject of an Amber Alert have been found dead and their mother has been arrested on murder charges. Elkhart police say they believe the two children
A new report says women working full time were paid 80% of what men were paid in 2015. At the current pay disparity rate, women should be making the same as men for the same job in
St. Joseph City Commissioners are seeking a moratorium on bed and breakfasts in family neighborhoods. The decision came Monday after a long discussion on proposed changes to the zoning rules on B&Bs. Those were tabled while a
A $160 million expansion to Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph is moving forward following a Monday meeting of the St. Joseph City Commission. Commissioners granted planned unit development status to the Lakeland Medical Center Pavilion from
Seven libraries in Van Buren County will use next week to sign people up for Michigan’s organ donor registry. Ryan Wieber, the Van Buren District Library Director, tells WSJM News, all week, staff at the library’s locations
A Kalamazoo state Representative is proposing legislation which he says will keep more new-ly relocated businesses in Michigan. Democratic Representative Jon Hoadley’s plan would require companies getting special tax credits for moving here to pay the money
The Dowagiac Department of Public Safety says its K9 unit helped lead to the arrest of three drug suspects over the weekend. Also, officers busted someone with a stolen automatic handgun. The busy weekend started around 10
Several charges have been filed against a Niles Township man following a fire at his home last week which led to the discovery of marijuana growing there. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office says 34-year-old Luther Borders is
Jury selection is taking place for the trial of a northern Michigan man charged with murder in the disappearance of his infant daughter. Katherine Phillips, known as “Baby Kate,” disappeared in 2011 in the Ludington area. Defense
Police reports say a Kalamazoo teen panicked when his gun went off and struck a friend in the chest, then the 17-year-old fatally shot himself. The Kalamazoo Gazette, which obtained the reports through a records request, reported Monday
Eight people have successfully completed the Swift and Sure Probation Program in Berrien County. WSJM’s Jacob Holmes has more.
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding whoever’s responsible for two shootings that happened over the weekend in Benton Harbor. The department of public safety tells us the first shooting was in the 400 block
Governor Rick Snyder’s administration plans to hire a monitor to scrutinize Flint aid and ensure state appropriations are being appropriately used to address the city’s crisis with lead-tainted water. The Detroit News reports the state’s Department of Technology,
We’ve got Michigan’s lowest gas prices in our area. Triple-A Michigan says the average price in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area stands at $2.06, though there are plenty of stations this morning under the $2-per-gallon level. Don’t
A Battle Creek man is locked up in the Van Buren County Jail after an alleged home invasion in Paw Paw early Sunday morning. Michigan State Police tell us the 22-year-old suspect forced his way into the
Very little remains known about shots being fired after the Benton Harbor – Wyoming Godwin Heights football game in suburban Grand Rapids Friday night. City of Wyoming officials tell WSJM News that there were several shots that were
Golf icon Arnold Palmer has died at the age of 87. Palmer won seven majors during his career and became one of the most famous golfers and athletes in history during his career. He played a round
Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has kicked off the 26th annual Harvest Gathering food drive. She tells WSJM News the drive began Thursday, collecting non-perishables for the needy at all 131 branch offices. Johnson says Michiganders are
