Enrollment opens today for the the Health Insurance Marketplace. Ten carriers will offer plans in 2017, and four carriers will exit. Andrea Miller with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services says the hundreds of thousands
On this day in history, the Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic 59 years ago in 1957. We take it for granted now, but what did people do to go from the lower to upper peninsula and vice-versa
One of Berrien County’s most wanted fugitives is now behind bars. Michigan State Police tell us 50-year-old Steven Duane Clark of Benton Township was arrested last evening in the area of Blue Creek and Territorial roads in
In what used to be a perfect time for a lesson in how government works, the tone of the presidential campaign this year is creating uncomfortable conversations in high school classrooms. Some civics teachers say they’ve been
Some candidates for Benton Harbor-area offices and for the state House are expected to appear at a forum in Benton Harbor Tuesday. Partly organized by the Twin Cities Chapter of the NAACP, the forum will be at
Pop superstar Cher visited Michigan on Monday to campaign for Hillary Clinton. She started the day at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The 70-year-old Cher was tasked with appealing to millennials. “I want you guys to have
The Cass County Prosecutor’s office says it’s been receiving more complaints than usual this election season about campaign signs getting stolen. Prosecutor Victor Fitz tells us both sides seem to be messing with each other’s signs. “We’ve
The Michigan Secretary of State’s office says some branch offices will remain open on election day next Tuesday. Most Michigan government offices will be shut down for the day, but Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says select
Donald Trump is warning again about voter fraud – but has a solution for his supporters. The Republican nominee once again said there is widespread voter fraud, a claim for which he has produced no evidence. But he told
An 89-year-old Buchanan man is finally receiving the honors he earned while serving in World War II. Oris Aldrich is to be presented with his service medals by Congressman Fred Upton Tuesday morning. Aldrich was just 17
Lead and galvanized steel service lines are expected to be replaced this fall in 788 Flint homes as the city continues efforts to stop lead-tainted water from flowing through residential taps. Mayor Karen Weaver on Monday will announce
Michigan Department of Corrections data show the number of prisoners housed in higher-security cells in Michigan’s prison system has plummeted over the last two decades, while the number of prisoners kept in less expensive, low-security housing units
Four people are recovering after being injured in a crash that shut down part of US-31 in Niles Township Monday morning. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us it happened near Niles Buchanan Road just before 7
A cash reward for information about the death of a Central Michigan University student has been increased to $10,000. Police believe the vehicle that hit Ryan Tsatsos nearly a year ago is a dark metallic blue color.
Political analysts suggest Hillary Clinton’s new email issue could hurt her chances to win the presidency, but Eastern Michigan University Political Science Professor Ed Sidlow says that isn’t the case. “I don’t think this will change the
Homes sales in southwest Michigan remain strong, as the latest numbers show a 14% jump for the month this year over last year. Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors Vice President Gary Walter tells us September’s unit sales
If everything goes as planned, Lake Michigan College will have a new president by the end of March. Board of Trustees Chair Mary Jo Tomasini gave WSJM News an update on the search for a new leader this
In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for October 28, 2016, Benton Harbor school leaders haven’t decided the fate of suspended high school principal Rodger Tripplett, the executive director of St. Joseph Today has stepped down, and
This is a busy time for the Berrien County Clerk’s office, with the big November 8 election looming. Clerk Sharon Tyler tells WSJM News everyone’s doing election training, and they’re testing all of the equipment to make sure
Halloween is tomorrow, and Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey has some reminders for parents and kids ahead of trick or treating. He says when you’re helping your kids into their costumes, take a few steps to be
The Niles Scream Park has welcomed its 1.8 millionth visitor. A woman from Elkhart got the lucky distinction on Sunday, October 16. She was at the park with a couple of friends from Michigan when she learned
A New Troy company has been awarded a state grant that will enable it to improve its facility and buy new equipment. The office of state Senator John Proos says Vickers Engineering is receiving a $160,000 Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recognizing Saturday as World Stroke Day. It’s a chance for everyone to take a moment to become familiar with the signs of a stroke. A stroke happens when
The Hartford Library is celebrating the season today with its 6th annual Halloween Fun Festival. Everyone’s welcome to show up between 1 and 3 p.m. for games, prizes, face painting, crafts, food, and fun for kids of
A southern Michigan man convicted of beating a dog that later had to be euthanized has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison. 55-year-old David Hursley of Battle Creek was convicted last month of felony torturing
A Michigan woman whose name is on the ballot for a school board seat in her community is encouraging people not to vote for her. Bridget Smith filed earlier this year to run for one of three four-year
This could be an exhausting weekend for police in East Lansing, as the city will be flooded Saturday with football fans from across the state. The Spartans of MSU are hosting the Wolverines of Michigan. Police Lieutenant
The $1.4 million replacement of a culvert on Red Arrow Highway in Berrien County is almost finished. The Berrien County Road Commission says the road is ready for asphalt paving, the guardrails have to be installed, and
Below is a list of trick or treating times this weekend and Monday in various communities around Berrien and Van Buren Counties. Bangor — Monday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baroda Village — Monday,
Staff at the Berrien County Clerk’s office have been very busy in recent weeks as they prepare for the November 8 elections. County Clerk Sharon Tyler tells WSJM News there’s a ton of preparations to do. “We
