This weekend offers three free recreation opportunities in Michigan. It’s a Free Fishing, Free Recreation Passport, and Free ORV weekend. That means you can go fishing without a license, go ORVing on state tails without a permit,
A graduation ceremony was held Thursday for 15 graduates from the Bridge Academy youth and adult education programs of Michigan Works. Bridge Academy Director Allie Knapp tells WSJM News these graduates all overcame barriers to graduating high
Michigan Senate Republicans have proposed spending $1.5 billion of one-time federal COVID money on fixing bridges around the state. State Senator Aric Nesbitt tells WSJM News this plan focuses on bridges with the most need. “No Michigander
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed using $250 million one-time federal COVID money to fix up the state’s parks. That might sound like a lot, but Michigan Environmental Council President Conan Smith tells us there has long been
An Illinois man is dead following a crash in Oronoko Township this week. Michigan State Police say it happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Shawnee Road and Garr Road. A Saturn SUV had been
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has unanimously ordered the state elections board to certify a veto-proof initiative that would let Republican legislators wipe from the books a law Governor Gretchen Whitmer used to
Michigan has 308 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there were 8 deaths to bring that total to 19,487. The state’s had a total of 891,933 COVID cases.
Police have issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for 15-year-old Tamare’A Barnett-Johnson of Benton Harbor. She was last seen in the 700 block of Pavone in a bright pink and multicolored jacket. Barnett-Johnson suffers from frequent seizures and
David “Dave” Walter, 58, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, peacefully at the home he built for his family. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has called for spending a “historic” $250 million in federal coronavirus relief aid to upgrade state parks and trails. Thursday’s announcement comes as Senate Republicans propose a $1.5 billion
PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images (FOLSOM LAKE, Calif.) — Folsom Lake, one of California’s largest reservoirs, is crucial to providing water to the state’s 40 million-plus residents. But this year, relentless heat and dry conditions have
Set to begin on Friday is the Hartford Strawberry Festival. Event Chair Patty Schroeder tells WSJM News the event had to be cancelled last year due to COVID, but they’re thrilled to be at it again this
If you own a large amount of land in Michigan, you can get paid by the state to let hunters use it. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hunting Access Program allows the DNR to pay up
An expansion of Madeline Bertrand County Park near Niles is another step closer to being a reality now that the Berrien County of Commissioners has approved the purchase of 32 acres of property next to the park.
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Senate has voted to give drivers more time to renew an expired license and vehicle registration during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also voted to pressure Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
One of Bo Schembechler’s sons is speaking out about his alleged abuse by a University of Michigan sports doctor, and Coach Schembechler’s alleged failure to act. Matt Schembechler says he was among the victims of Dr. Robert
Michigan has 301 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there were 40 deaths, with 28 being through vital records reviews to bring that total to 19,479. The state’s
The four Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, Van Buren offices are now officially back open for walk-in services. Benton Harbor and Paw Paw are both open Monday through Friday from 9 am to noon and 1 to 4
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a $250 million plan to update and modernize Michigan’s state parks and trails. The governor’s office has released the following: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today, in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge from
Michigan State Police have arrested a California woman and a Mexican man after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of 51 packages of crystal meth worth over $1 million. They were pulled over in Covert Township
Now that pandemic restrictions are easing and things are getting back to normal, many people are feeling the urge to splurge. A new survey shows 44% of adults are willing to take on new debt in order
Western Michigan University is receiving a huge gift from some of its graduates who’ve donated a whopping $550 million to the school. It’s the largest gift for a public institution of higher education in U.S. history. WMU
Michigan State Police are investigating yet another death threat against Democratic state Representative Cynthia A. Johnson. The African American representative from Detroit says she received thousands of calls and threats after President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani,
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is going back to one meeting per month. After lengthy and contentious discussions at previous meetings about the board possibly dropping its work sessions — which are meetings held
From the Associated Press — Elected state officials would be required to disclose personal financial information and would be banned from becoming lobbyists until two years after leaving office under bills advancing in Michigan. Michigan is among
The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus has released a bipartisan infrastructure plan. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the group’s 58 members have been working on the compromise as way of breaking gridlock between the White House and
Set for June 26 is Lake Effect Pride, a celebration held each year by the OutCenter of Southwest Michigan. Director Mary Jo Schnell tells WSJM News the event wasn’t held last year because of COVID and it
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education has signed off on pursuing a strategic plan for the district. Superintendent Andrae Townsel first brought the issue to the board in April and invited three consulting firms to
From the Associated Press — An executive order signed Wednesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer creates a task force to examine Michigan’s treatment of juveniles in the state’s criminal justice system as well as factors that lead to
There are plans for a big development at the site of Nye’s Apple Barn in St. Joseph Township. St. Joseph Township Manager Denise Cook tells WSJM News property owner John Nye submitted an informal letter to the
