The Michigan Senate has approved changes to the state’s teacher pension system, creating a 401(k) option for newly-hired teachers. State Senator John Proos tells WSJM News this is what was worked out with the governor. “This is
More legislation designed to help fight the epidemic of opioid abuse in Michigan has been approved by the Michigan House. State Representative Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, tells us this latest six-bill package instructs the Michigan Prescription Drug
A 17-year-old is facing charges in Van Buren County for kicking out the window of a police cruiser. The sheriff’s department tells WSJM News deputies were called out to the 31,000 block of Red Arrow Highway in
A Hartford woman is charged with embezzlement after an investigation found money missing from the local cemetery. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Detective David Walker tells us the Hartford Township Board noticed problems last year and called
State Senator John Proos has issued a public service announcement encouraging men to take better care of their health. This is Men’s Health Week, and Proos tells us more than half of all premature deaths among American
One person is dead following a Thursday morning crash on I-94 near Paw Paw. Michigan State Police tell us it happened around 11 a.m. when a semi rear-ended a westbound car in the construction zone at mile
Parents, teachers, staff members, and students of St. Joseph’s Lincoln Elementary School are in shock with the news of the sudden passing of Principal Mike Wagner. Superintendent Ann Cardon told parents in an email this morning that
Uber is coming to the area. The ridesharing company will start operating in Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, New Buffalo and South Haven on Friday. Uber will also launch service in Saugatuck, Holland, Muskegon, and Grand Haven the
If you like to start your day with the Herald-Palladium, you likely noticed that didn’t happen today. The newspaper had a lightning strike right outside the building last night that caused a power surge and a fire
A blown tire is blamed for a semi crash early this morning in Watervliet. Police say the driver of a semi went off I-94 and into the side of the building at Lane Automotive. Police tell WSJM
Set for this weekend in South Haven is the 26th annual HarborFest. The three-day party begins Friday with rides and a beer garden throughout the day, and continues with all kinds of fun. HarborFest President Dan Ohlman
Benton Harbor Area Schools will get a little extra help as it aims to meet all terms of its partnership agreement with the state. This week, the board of education authorized Superintendent Dr. Shelly Walker to create
More than 150 volunteers from Whirlpool and Kitchenaid have had a chance to make a difference in their community by taking part in the eighth annual Kitchenaid Day of Caring. It took place Wednesday, as the Whirlpool
From the Associated Press — Family members of Matt Mika say the Michigan native suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains in the intensive care unit in critical condition after surgery. Mika was wounded Wednesday when a gunman opened
Congressman Fred Upton is waiting patiently for the completion of the ongoing investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia. With former FBI Director James Comey testifying to a congressional panel last week, Upton tells us the work
Legislation has been introduced in the Michigan House that would allow volunteers to help the state protect itself from cyber attacks. The plan from state Representative Brandt Iden, of Kalamazoo County, creates the Cyber Civilian Corps, which
The director of the Michigan Health Department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Flint water crisis. Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the charges against director Nick Lyon Wednesday morning. “Nick Lyon, director of
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the crook who broke into a Buchanan liquor store last week. It says on the morning of June 7, the suspect broke into to
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jeff Bergman credits the Capitol Police detail assigned to Majority Whip Steve Scalise for saving lives today after a gunman opened fire at a baseball practice of Republican lawmakers in Alexandria, Virginia. Congressman Bergman
Congressman Fred Upton is putting out well wishes to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and the others who were shot in Alexandria, Virginia this morning during a congressional baseball game practice. Upton was not there,
Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Flint water crisis. Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the charges this morning in Flint, along with charges against Chief Medical
If you see some emergency response vehicles out in Lake Michigan next Monday off of Silver Beach, don’t be alarmed. It’s just the Berrien County Parks Department doing some water rescue training. They’ll be out there on
Water levels on the Great Lakes are at their highest since 1996. That’s according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency’s Keith Kompoltowicz tells WSJM News the high levels are a stark contrast to around 2013, when
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is taking no action for now on repairing the swimming pool at the Charles Gray Recreation Center. It received a report Tuesday on the cost of fixing up the
Problems this past weekend at Silver Beach are leading Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey to make some changes to how beach patrols are handled there this summer. On Sunday night, there were two assaults at the beach around 9:45
A South Haven man will receive the Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News Jim McCloughan has been approved for the honor by President Donald Trump. “President Trump will personally
The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to make some big changes to M-139 near Berrien Springs. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’re going to put M-139 between Lemon Creek Road and Red Bud Trail on
Wednesday is the eighth annual Kitchenaid Day of Caring. That’s when volunteers from both Whirlpool and Kitchenaid fan out across the Benton Harbor and St. Joe areas to volunteer with various non-profits. Kitchenaid’s Chris Ball tells WSJM
Following a couple of assaults this past weekend at Silver Beach, St. Joseph City Commissioners are asking Public Safety Director Brian Uridge to meet with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department again. The assaults happened Sunday night after
A teen who was reported missing by his family in Niles on Tuesday morning is safe and sound and back at home. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells our newsroom it sent deputies out to the 1,700
