Governor Whitmer says there has been a lot of chatter particularly around the date of January 17th, but they have not heard of any specific threats against the Michigan Capitol. Whitmer says, though, that threats across the
Former Governor Rick Snyder has officially been arraigned on two misdemeanor charges of willful neglect of duty in connection with the Flint water crisis. Attorney Brian Lennon spoke on Snyder’s behalf in court. “This is the first
Skiing and snowboarding and other winter sports are bigger than ever this year because of the pandemic. Mickey MacWilliams is president of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association. “Not surprisingly, I guess, people are very, very interested in
From the Associated Press — Two years after leaving office, former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is facing charges of willful neglect of duty in the Flint water crisis. Prosecutors are revisiting how Flint’s water system was contaminated
Some new scholarships are being offered by the Niles Scream Park to students at Niles and Brandywine High Schools. The park says it’s awarding three $500 scholarships to Niles graduates and one $500 to a Brandywine graduate.
Leaders at Benton Harbor Area Schools hope for a return to in-person learning for the high school by March. During a Tuesday meeting of the board of education, Trustee Trenton Bowens asked Assistant Superintendent Lawanna Shelton when
Martin Luther King Day will be marked by Celebration Cinema with some film screenings and discussions this month. The theater chain says it’s showing One Night in Miami, which the IMDB describes as a “fictional account of
A state park in Van Buren County is growing. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says 17 acres are being added to Van Buren State Park so it now includes the Northpoint Conservation Area located in South
Michigan is reporting 2,694 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 528,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 32
The U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time. The vote was 232 to 197 with ten Republicans joining Democrats. The office of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has released the following: U.S.
Michigan has a goal of having 70% of everyone older than 16 vaccinated for COVID-19, but it’s been tough due to a lack of supply from the federal government. Governor Whitmer has managed to convince Washington to
The state’s order pausing dine-in service at restaurants will go on a little longer. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement along with Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon. “If numbers continue to head in the right
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined the rest of the country’s attorneys general in condemning the riot at the nation’s Capitol last week. The attorney genera’s office has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Restaurants are still not allowed to resume in-person dining, although the state is allowing some other COVID-19 restrictions to end. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health
Congressman Fred Upton says he will vote for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Upton’s office has released the following: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, tonight issued the following statement on impeachment: “Today the President characterized
The year of COVID-19 saw people buying a lot less clothes and a lot more booze. Ibotta, an app that gives people cash back on purchases, has released its shopping data from 2019 and the first half
Dashuna Robinson is the new president of the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education. The body held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday night, selecting its officers for 2021. Robinson started serving on the
Michigan State Police at the Paw Paw post are wishing a good retirement to their commander. The retirement of First Lieutenant Angel Ouwinga will officially start next Wednesday. Ouwinga has served with Michigan State Police for 26
Jeff Curry of Buchanan is the new chair of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees. He was appointed to the post last week during the board’s first meeting of the year. LMC says Curry replaces Debra
The Berrien County Health Department is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for those over the age of 65 and people who work in certain high-risk frontline professions. However, spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News that doesn’t mean they
Michigan is reporting 1,994 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 525,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 100
The Associated Press has learned that former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal. The city’s water system was
The annual St. Joseph Today Magical Ice Fest and the Ice Fest Chocolate 5K are expected to be held next month. However, the St. Joseph City Commission has approved some changes. St. Joseph Today executive director Amy
From the Associated Press — Enbridge says it will defy Michigan’s demand to shut down an oil pipeline that runs through a channel linking two of the Great Lakes. Governor Gretchen Whitmer in November moved to revoke
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the expansion of a park in Van Buren County. The DNR has released the following: Van Buren County officials have approved a 25-year lease with the Michigan Department of
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced changes to its COVID-19 vaccination plan to ensure more doses are delivered to the state. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Today, the U.S. Department of Health
From the Associated Press — Authorities say a Grand Rapids-area teacher pregnant with her third child was strangled by her husband. Richard Guichelaar appeared in Kentwood District Court in a murder charge Monday. Bond was set at
The process is set for selecting a new city commissioner in St. Joseph to replace Peggy Getty when she steps down this year. City Manager John Hodgson says anyone who wants to be considered should get their
A farm project in the Hartford area is featured in the December edition of National Geographic magazine. Van Buren Conservation District watershed coordinator Erin Fuller tells WSJM News the edition of the magazine focused on threats to
The 2021 MLK Celebration Week at Lake Michigan College will be all virtual. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells us MLK Week is all about marking the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and enlightening the community.
