The subject of drugged driving was part of the focus of a AAA summit on impaired driving held this week in Dearborn. AAA spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells WSJM News representatives of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan,
A meeting with the Mackinac Bridge Authority this week reviewed some technicalities and revisions requested by Enbridge for project specifications for the tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. They include the technical requirements of the tunnel and
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessal and the Michigan Humane Society are partnering in an effort to prosecute more people involved with animal abuse cases. Since the partnership was announced, the AG’s office and the Humane Society have
Are you planning to travel over the holidays? If so, it’s going to cost you more, according to travel insurance expert Kathy Kimmel. She spoke with Michigan News Network about the holiday travel forecast. “With inflation, with
The state will have around three times as much funding this year for its Weatherization Assistance Program, thanks to the bipartisan federal infrastructure package. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services deputy director for opportunity Lewis Roubal
Paras Griffin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Rap lyrics have been used by prosecutors in the U.S. for decades as alleged evidence in criminal cases, helping put rappers behind bars. But it wasn’t until lyrics were used in the
Jimmy Ray Green, 66, of Hartford passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Jimmy was born on Jan. 20, 1956, in Georgia, to the late Charles L. and Eunice M. (Burnside)
A recent study calls into question the political divide over climate change. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, shows support for policies to curb climate change is much higher than most people believe. An average
Motor City Comic Con is being held this weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Alice Cooper, Matt Smith, Clive Standen, Jamie Farr, and Loretta Switt will be there. Voice actor Greg Cipes, who plays Beast
By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com Craft beer, craft spirits, and now craft cannabis. Southland Farms, an all-organic and living soil-grown cannabis microbusiness, is now open for business at 215 S. 11th Street in Niles – and they’re seeking
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit metro Detroit this Saturday. She’s coming to raise money for Democrats, rally young voters, and tout the passage of legislation the administration says will turn up the production of
State officials teamed have up with local leaders to help Benton Harbor residents get on the path to restore their driver’s licenses. The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and Michigan Department of Attorney General brought the latest
With Halloween just about here, Carol’s Hope in St. Joseph is offering parents a way for their kids to get their candy without having to run around the neighborhood the night of October 31. It’s holding its
Kinexus, Berrien RESA, and Lake Michigan College are teaming up for a Career Pathway Day this month to help local ninth graders learn about possibilities for the future. RESA Assistant Superintendent Chris Machiniak tells us around 2,000
Another major bridge between St. Joseph and Benton Harbor is about to be under construction. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Friday that the I-94 Business Loop bridge over Morrison Channel and Industrial Avenue in St. Joseph
Keegan is a female American Terrier-Mix dog who is approximately 5 years old. Sweet, sweet Keegan will win you over with just one look from those soulful eyes! Keegan is such a doll (her nickname is “compact
The number of out-of-state abortions in Michigan has shot up since the overturning of Roe vs. Wade over the summer by the U.S. Supreme Court. That’s according to Paula Thornton Greear, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood
The U.S. real estate market continues to slow. Rising costs are causing issues for both buyers and sellers. The good thing? Buyers have more to choose from as the inventory is rising, according to Karen Kage, the
drflet/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — America’s graduating high school class of 2022 had the lowest average ACT score in more than 30 years, according to new data. This year’s high school seniors who took the ACT, a
Placer County Sheriff’s Office/Twitter (NEW YORK) — Kiely Rodni, a California teenager who was missing for two weeks before her body was found in a car submerged in a reservoir, died due to drowning and there is
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Thursday was anti-bullying day. According to a federal survey, 1 in 5 students report getting bullied. Author Kayla Taylor wrote “Canaries Among Us,” a book about a parent’s journey in
Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon have squared off in a debate. Speaking Thursday, the two sparred over issues ranging from abortion to school safety to crime to the roads. Kicking things off, the
Halloween is fast approaching, and children are no doubt looking to maximize their candy intake. Here is a list of local trick-or-treat and Halloween events throughout the area, compiled by Moody on the Market contributor Jocelyn Tuczynski:
The organizers of a reproductive freedom rally and speaker engagement slated for Saturday in Allegan say they want to get the community talking about issues that affect everyone, even if the area leans in a different political
After a 2.4-mile swim in the Pacific Ocean, a 112-mile bike ride on lava rock and a 26.2 mile run in the heat and pitch dark, one local resident can call herself Ironman. Lisa Altman, of St.
It’s official. Ashley Herr is now the manager of the Berrien County Animal Control Shelter. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners made the appointment Thursday after Herr had served in the role on an interim basis since
A company that manufactures and sells guitar straps to world-famous musicians will soon be moving its company headquarters. Jen Tabor, owner of lifestyle goods manufacturer Souldier, announced Thursday the company has purchased the Leader Publications building, 214
Republican candidate for the Michigan House in the 38th District Kevin Whiteford is slamming Democratic opponent Joey Andrews over some tweets Andrews wrote in 2019 and 2020. Whiteford held a press conference Thursday to highlight comments Andrews
The Michigan Secretary of State’s office will hold a license restoration clinic Friday in Benton Harbor. The Road to Restoration clinic is being organized by the Michigan Department of State, the Michigan Department of Attorney General, and
The 500,000th person to take a hayride at the Niles Scream Park is Rebecca Bogunia of Buchanan, who took the ride on Sunday. The Niles Scream Park Board of Directors announced the milestone this week, saying Bogunia
