Governor Whitmer says no taxpayer money was spent when she went to Florida to see her father. While a spokesperson said earlier the trip was only two days, the governor said during her latest briefing it spanned
From the Associated Press — Students in a southern Michigan school district are learning from home through Friday because of a lack of bus drivers. Marshall Superintendent Randy Davis says many drivers have been quarantined because of
Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab will once again offer summer camps this coming season. Hanson Technology Center Director Chad Dee tells WSJM News the Fab Lab offers makers spaces that include a 3D printer, making it a
The Michigan Department of Transportation has released the public service announcement urging everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Its new video features actual MDOT employees explaining why they got their shots. MDOT Communications Director Jeff Cranson says
Water levels in the Great Lakes are substantially down from their highs last year, but they will rise through the summer months. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers physical scientist Deanna Apps tells WSJM News the latest forecast
Spectrum Health Lakeland breaks ground on new cardiac facility in Niles. Spectrum Health Lakeland has released the following: Spectrum Health Lakeland began construction to expand heart and vascular services within Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital Niles, located at
From the Associated Press — Michigan health officials are urging primary care physicians to enroll to administer COVID-19 vaccines, as the state prepares to quickly begin vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds following U.S. authorization. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the
Michigan’s new COVID-19 cases are at 2,171 for Wednesday to bring the pandemic total to 869,512. The Department of Health and Human Services says 17 died for a total of 18,355. State chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh
With over 55% of people over 16 being vaccinated for COVID-19, businesses may recall workers for in-person work May 24. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the push is to now get 60% of people vaccinated with at least
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is no longer working with the state on a financial recovery agreement. The Michigan Department of Treasury had been negotiating with the district on a plan to turn around
The latest public service announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel focuses on the importance of vetting contractors. In the video released this week, Nessel confronts a friend who is about to let someone dressed as Mario
Ox Creek in Benton Township and Benton Harbor is a little cleaner thanks to a group of Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary volunteers. Southwest Michigan Planning Commission senior planner Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News the team of eight
The Avenue Family Network is planning a virtual fundraiser for the coming week. It says Attitude of Gratitude: A Week of Giving will run from Sunday, May 16 to Saturday, May 22. The online giving event will
The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail has launched a new website along with an updated printed map thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the FDA. The new website comes
The latest round of For Good Grants, totaling more than $100,000, has been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation. President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells WSJM News the BCF is continuing the For Ever Operational Sustainability Grants that were
Governor Whitmer met with nurses and volunteers at the Kalamazoo Expo Center Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday as she toured the facility. Whitmer said she’s happy the Pfizer vaccine will soon be given to people between 12 and
It turns out parking citations in the parking lot of a St. Joseph hotel are not fake. Public Safety director Steve Neubecker says they’re not being written by his officers and explains what’s going on. “I received
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s biggest local chamber of commerce backs spending $400 million in federal COVID-19 relief to incentivize people to return to work and to get vaccinated. The Detroit Regional Chamber’s proposal would cost
From the Associated Press — After two years of record high water, the Great Lakes are getting a break. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the lakes have dropped steadily since last fall and should remain
It’s taken three St. Joseph city commission meetings and several revisions, but the Downtown Social District has been approved. The commission’s vote was 4-1 with Jeff Richards maintaining his opposition. St. Joseph Today executive director Amy Zapal
Some construction will be done on I-94 in Van Buren County starting this Friday. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News MDOT is bundling the I-94 work in the area with a project taking
The County Road Association of Michigan has honored the Berrien County Road Department with two of its IMPRESS Awards for the year. The association says the projects resulting in the awards are the Red Arrow Highway Union
You might not know it, but there’s a way for young people to get involved with the United States Air Force right here in Berrien County. Second Lieutenant Amanda Rodgers of Civil Air Patrol tells WSJM News
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is honoring local organizations that have helped it throughout the year with it annual Celebration Awards. Campaign Director Charlotte Becker tells WSJM News the awards are with a twist this year.
From the Associated Press — Scores of college campuses around the U.S. are offering their 2020 graduates a chance to experience the in-person commencements they missed out on because of the pandemic. Some of the students participating
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s new redistricting commission is set to begin taking public comment as it weighs how to draw lines for 13 congressional and 148 legislative seats that will last for a decade. The
Michigan has passed the 55% mark when it comes to vaccinating residents. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the safe and
Sunday and Monday’s new COVID-19 cases are averaging 1,358. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there were 2,716 cases those two days for a pandemic total of 865,349. There were 33 deaths to bring
Van Buren County’s newest memorial will be dedicated this Saturday. Bangor will hold the ceremony at 11 a.m. at Arlington Hill West Cemetery for their new Veterans Memorial. Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan of South Haven
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has received the results of a community broadband survey done by Merit Network out of Ann Arbor. The board sought the survey to determine which areas of the county lack access
