Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning consumers about fake at-home COVID-19 tests being sold online. She says both the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau have released warnings related to fraudulent tests. Also, the Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified Van Buren/Cass District Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in a Cass County resident. “Although between Cass and Van Buren County there are now
AAA of Michigan has issued a statewide Arctic Air Advisory as temperatures are expected to be in the teens and single digits with wind chills below zero. AAA’s Adrienne Woodland recommends keeping at least a half a
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Andrae Townsel says hosting a distribution site for free, bottled water for Benton Harbor families is an important opportunity to serve and give back to the community. “Benton Harbor High School
From the Associated Press — Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 but is showing no symptoms while he quarantines with his family. Gilchrist said on Twitter that he tested positive Sunday morning
Michigan is reporting 44,524 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday through Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 14,841 cases per each day. The state has had
From the Associated Press — A young man who was 12 years old when he fatally stabbed another child in the Grand Rapids area has been released from court supervision. Jamarion Lawhorn now is 19. He was
An Andrews University staff member and archaeologist recently spent two weeks as an expert field epigraphist, carefully documenting each hieroglyph from one of the most famous inscriptions in Egyptian archaeology. L.S. Baker Jr., PhD, associate director of
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Speaker Jason Wentworth issued a joint statement to announce that the 2022 State of the State address will be held in a virtual format and broadcast live throughout the state on Wednesday, January 26. “The State of the State address is a tradition rooted
From the Associated Press — A hospital in western Michigan is using a heated tent as extra emergency space due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The tent at Mercy Health Muskegon was set up a few
A new grant will increase the capacity for infectious-disease sequencing and research in Michigan, to improve the state’s ability to respond to health crises. Four universities are receiving a total of $18.5 million for the work. Dr.
A 14-year-old Mattawan girl is missing and police say she was last seen in Battle Creek. Ajanae Cretsinger is with a man and may be in a white Volkswagen Jetta. Mattawan police and Michigan State Police have
The city of St. Joseph is receiving a nearly $1 million state grant for street work associated with upgrades taking place at the Whirlpool Laundry and Dishwasher Technical Center. The $992,000 comes from the state’s Transportation Economic
Those who enter the water or walk out on to the pier during dangerous conditions in Lake Michigan will soon be looking at fines in the city of South Haven. The city council voted this past week
It’s been nearly two years of a worldwide pandemic and it’s affected travel. Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network optimistic for travel in Michigan for 2022. “I’m feeling very good about this coming
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking applications for its Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News they’ll give out three scholarships, one for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties each. “We
A video was released this week by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warning students about the dangers of making school threats. Nessel says in recent weeks, schools across the state have been dealing with threats that shut
Benton Harbor residents are being reminded about an opportunity to recycle empty plastic water bottles. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service says they can drop off the bottles for recycling at Benton Harbor High School
The Berrien County Health Department has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic schedule starting this past week. Emergency preparedness coordinator Brandon Vallee told WSJM News the adult clinic for ages 12 and older takes place every Tuesday
Community groups have held vigils across Michigan this week to call for voting and democracy reform on the anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack. As the U.S. Department of Justice continues to investigate the riot, Congress
From the Associated Press — A judge has denied a request to lower a $500,000 bail set for two parents who with their son are charged in a fatal Michigan school shooting. The judge says James and
Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week announced Michigan and Ontario are collaborating on a technology initiative involving unmanned aerial systems, more commonly known as drones. Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics deputy administrator Bryan Budds said on
iStock/ijoe84 (NEW YORK) — The Amber Alert for Lina Sardar Khil, a missing 3-year-old girl in San Antonio, was suspended on Friday afternoon, but police stressed that the investigation is ongoing. “While the Amber Alert for Lina
A new report from Spectrum Health Lakeland takes a look at the health disparities among different areas throughout southwest Michigan. The 2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment is based on studies and surveys taking a look at mental
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has announced the nominees of its 2022 Business Recognition Awards. Chamber Director of Events Sarah Spoonholtz tells WSJM News a total of seven awards will be given out at the Business Recognition
Have you ever spotted a coyote in your neighborhood? There have been more sightings recently and a couple of small dogs have been killed by coyotes. Bill Dodge is retired from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Michigan is reporting 40,692 additional COVID-19 cases for Thursday and Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 20,346 per day across the two days. The state also
Michigan has received its first shipment of new oral medications to treat COVID-19, paxlovid and molnupiravir, following the recent emergency use authorization by the FDA. These antivirals are designed for the outpatient treatment of mild to moderate
Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke reports his office investigated a fatal car fire on Friday. Deputies responded to the 57000 block of M-51 south, In Pokagon Township around 3:50 a.m. They say it appears the vehicle was
From the Associated Press — A growing number of U.S. school districts are moving back to online classes because of the winter surge in COVID-19 cases. In Detroit, the shift involves 50,000 students. The change once again
