The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department says a woman whose body was found at a Saugatuck Township playground this week died as a result of hypothermia. The woman has been identified as 40-year-old Jamie Jon Dollar, from the
More charges have been filed by Michigan’s attorney general in the investigation into the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, including against two former state-appointed emergency managers. Attorney General Bill Schuette on Tuesday charged former emergency managers Darnell
(Kalamazoo, MI – AP) Charitable donations reported to the IRS show that the average household in Michigan donated about 3% of their income to charity. The most recent data from the IRS shows that Michigan residents who
(Flint, MI – AP) The Michigan attorney general is announcing more criminal charges in the Flint water investigation. Attorney General Bill Schuette has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday. Nine people so far have been charged in
General Motors will temporarily close five factories next month as it tries to reduce a growing inventory of cars. Spokeswoman Dayna Hart says the factories will close anywhere from one to three weeks due to the continuing U.S.
The Benton Harbor City Commission has saluted a local success story. At Monday’s meeting, a key to the city was presented to Psychelia Terry, the founder of UI Global Brands. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School,
Michigan lawmakers have wrapped up all voting for the year, and groups from both sides of the aisle are commending them for managing to get a few things done in a bipartisan way. Rachel Richards, with the
The city of Benton Harbor could start working with a local bank on helping more residents buy homes. At Monday’s meeting, commissioners heard from Linda Allen, branch manager at Chemical Bank in the city. She asked them
Time to pick up your holiday gifts is quickly running out. Walmart spokesperson Molly Blakeman tells us some items are also getting a little hard to find. Take Hatchimals, for example. “We are working really hard to
The Salvation Army of Benton Harbor is putting out a call for extra help this holiday season. Local Administrator Major David Womack tells WSJM News their annual Red Kettle fundraising effort is coming up short for the year.
AAA of Michigan has been plenty busy the last several days. They tell us calls for roadside assistance were up every day throughout the weekend as frigid wintry weather clobbered Michigan. On Friday, calls were up 112%,
State Representative Al Pscholka has made it through all six of his years in the Michigan House without missing a single vote. The last day of voting was last week, and throughout that session, Pscholka cast 1,263
The U.S. Coast Guard has started ice-breaking operations in response to developing ice conditions in commercial ports along western Lake Superior and the St. Marys River near Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Officials say Coast Guard
Charitable donations reported to the IRS show that the average household in Michigan donated about 3% of their income to charity. The most recent data from the IRS shows that Michigan residents who filed taxes deducted almost $5
A Covert Township home has suffered serious damage in a fire that broke out Monday morning. Firefighters from four departments were sent to the scene on 77th Street, south of County Road 376, around 10 a.m. South
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of a woman’s body on a playground in a trailer park in Saugatuck Township over the weekend. Children found the woman’s body around 2 p.m. Sunday near a
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly weekend crash in Newburg Township. Deputies tell WSJM News the head-on crash on M-40 yesterday just after noon killed 18-year-old Matthew Miller of Middlebury, Indiana. He was a
(Lansing, MI – AP) – Electors in Michigan are in line to obey state law and vote for Republican President-elect Donald Trump. The state requires the 16 members of the Electoral College convening Monday at the statehouse to
If you’re looking for Michigan’s lowest price on gasoline, you’re not going to have to go far. Triple-A Michigan says the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area is the lowest in the state to start the week at $2.20
With the low temperature Sunday night possibly dipping to zero, AAA of Michigan is reminding drivers to take some steps to make sure their cars will start. Spokesperson Gary Bubar tells WSJM News you should do a few
With news this week that another billion Yahoo e-mail accounts have been hacked, we thought we’d check in with some Lake Michigan College security experts to find out what you can do to keep your information safe online.
With Christmas just about here, many families have their trees up, and fire officials want to remind them to be safe. St. Joseph Director of Public Safety Brian Uridge tells WSJM News the biggest fire safety tip involving
The cold expected this week is a reminder for pet owners not to leave their animals outside. Jill Svoboda, with the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan, tells WSJM News if you leave Fido outside, give him a good shelter.
14 lives have been saved in Berrien County over the last year, thanks to the sheriff’s department’s use of Narcan. It’s a nasal spray that can revive someone having an opioid overdose which sheriff’s deputies started carrying
It was a busy week, but the Michigan House is now all done for the year. State Representative Al Pscholka talked with WSJM News about the last couple of weeks, and says he thinks lawmakers got most
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department K9 program has gotten a boost from some local businesses. This week, a check for $1,370 was presented to Undersheriff Mike Larsen from the owners of Pet Klips and Studio H Pet
CPR will be part of the Michigan school curriculum under legislation headed to Governor Rick Snyder. The plan from state Senator Tonya Schuitmaker would require at least 30 minutes of CPR instruction for students before graduation. She tells
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is asking holiday revelers to avoid driving while tipsy, buzzed, or Blitzen this month. Spokesperson Melody Kindraka tells WSJM News extra officers are now out and about. “There’s going to
Scott Hagerstrom, the Michigan Campaign Director for President-elect Donald Trump, says the appointment of Ronna Romney McDaniel as the Chair of the Republican National Committee is a great move. “McDaniel will do a great job at the
If you’re interested in what it’s like to work in law enforcement, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is offering a chance to find out starting next month. Its 20th annual Citizens Police Academy begins January 11,
