Legislation from state Senator Aric Nesbitt aimed at increasing the rollout of broadband internet around Michigan has been approved by the Senate. Nesbitt’s office has released the following: The state Senate on Thursday approved a measure sponsored
From the Associated Press — A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder in the slayings of his parents whose bodies were found in a wooded area in western Michigan. Nicholas Johnson was expected to be arraigned
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are seeking a grant to build a second pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. During a meeting Tuesday, the city commission approved a resolution to apply for a USDA Rural Business
Seniors who are stuck home in the pandemic and in need of someone to talk to are being invited to sign up for the Region Four Area Agency on Aging’s Friendly Caller program. The agency’s Pat Arter
Michigan Works is planning a virtual hiring event for this month. Business account manager Paul Brohman tells WSJM News this will be for positions at Four Winds Casino locations around southwest Michigan. The hiring event will consist
Congressman Fred Upton has helped to reintroduce legislation intended to help scientific researchers get back on track after their work was derailed last year by COVID-19. He tells WSJM News the Research Investment to Spark the Economy
Michigan State Police say an 81-year-old Paw Paw man is dead following a crash that occurred last Thursday. Troopers were called to the scene at Red Arrow Highway near 41st Street in Paw Paw Township around 11:30
Michigan reported 939 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of 577,203 COVID cases since the start of the pandemic and 15,188
President Joe Biden will be in Portage tomorrow to tour Pfizer’s manufacturing plant where they are making COVID-19 vaccines. Governor Whitmer was asked if she will join him. “There aren’t a lot of details to share, officially,
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved some adjustments to the community and economic development department’s budget in order to address some HUD concerns. During a Tuesday meeting, director Alex Little said some funds from 2018 that haven’t
Here’s something to think about to get your mind off the cold and snow. The Detroit Tigers have opened Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida today. Despite the coronavirus, Tigers general manager Al Avila says some fans will
A 34-year-old Benton Harbor man is hospitalized at Spectrum Health Lakeland after being shot twice in the back late Tuesday night. Benton Township Police were called to a home in the 19-hundred block of Britian just before
Health insurance shoppers stuck in a bad plan or unable to find coverage have a new option for help. A sign-up window is now open for the Affordable Care Act insurance markets. The open enrollment period is
In frigid weather like we’re having this week, everyone is reminded to take steps to ensure their own safety. Michigan State Police spokesperson Dale George tells WSJM News it’s important to be bundled up in layers if
Congressman Fred Upton is not optimistic about the chances for a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. He tells WSJM News all indications are the Biden administration is ready to go it alone on its $1.9 trillion plan with
Michigan reported 775 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus dashboard shows Michigan has had a total of more than 576,000 COVID cases since the start of the pandemic
From the Associated Press — Ice coverage on Lake Superior has increased by nearly 25% over the past week thanks to the long stretch of subfreezing temperatures. The lake was experiencing historically low percentages of ice in
Lake Michigan College is seeking nominations for its next round of Alumni Awards. The college has released the following: The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its 2021 Alumni Awards. The
From the Associated Press — Bodies found in a wooded area in western Michigan have been identified as a couple who went missing earlier this month. Authorities said Monday that the deaths of Gary and Laura Johnson
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced the creation of a new task force to fight racism in the state’s child protection system. The department has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health
The St. Joseph City Commission needs more time to decide who should replace Commissioner Peggy Getty. Monday night, they interviewed five finalists, and Mayor Pro Tem Laura Goos was the first to say she wanted to delay
From the Associated Press — A Detroit-area hospital system has canceled 1,884 appointments for second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine because it didn’t receive enough from the state. Beaumont Health says Monday that it learned Friday
With the governor seeking funds for hundreds of bridge repair and replacement projects in the next budget, the Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to follow a practice called bridge bundling. MDOT Chief Bridge Engineer Matt Chynoweth
With lots of snow falling this week, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s fleet of plows has been plenty busy. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News when storms are approaching, they’re already making preparations, moving plows around
With an ice shelf now formed in Lake Michigan, police say it’s a good idea to keep your distance. Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Fred Laesch tells WSJM News recent erosion and weather have made venturing close
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a Decatur woman is facing a variety of charges after she was found in possession of meth. Sheriff’s deputies pulled over the 42-year-old woman in the 42,000 block of County
Sports betting will soon begin at casinos run by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The Pokagons have released the following: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is pleased to announce that it received approval from the Michigan Gaming
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer included funds to implement a complete firearms ban in the state Capitol in her state budget proposal, one month after open carry was banned. The budget proposal and
Michigan has started off the new week with relatively low COVID-19 numbers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says Sunday and Monday brought 1,265 new cases of COVID. That works out to an average of
From the Associated Press — Michigan small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations damaged by excessive rain September 30 can apply for federal loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration says the
