From the Associated Press — The big sister of a teen killed in the rampage at Oxford High School is urging Michigan lawmakers to pass legislation mandating safe storage of guns. Reina St. Juliana, a junior at
State Representative Regina Weiss says the people who built the middle class have often been stripped of their rights. That’s why she and state Representative Terry Sabo are introducing bills to restore organizing, collective bargaining, and workers’
Inflation isn’t just affecting prices at the grocery store and gas pump, it’s resulted in road construction being more expensive. St. Joseph City Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the budget for a resurfacing project on
Congressman Fred Upton is pleased to see other countries joining the United States in putting pressure on Russia not to invade Ukraine. He told us in late January Germany wasn’t stepping up because of a pipeline project
The Michigan Senate has approved legislation from state Senator Aric Nesbitt to implement a $2.5 billion tax cut. Nesbitt’s proposal would reduce personal and business income tax rates and give families a $500 per child tax credit.
Lake Michigan College has announced the new LMC Promise, a way for anyone in district up to age 24 to earn an associate degree and then some, all free of tuition. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM
The village of Breedsville is being sued by the Michigan Attorney General’s office for allegedly filling a regulated wetland area and riverbed on property it owns. The AG’s office says in 2008, a dam in the South
South Haven Area Emergency Services helped to put out a barn fire in Covert Township Tuesday morning. It says getting to the scene in the 73,000 block of County Road 378 was difficult due to its location
With temperatures expected to warm up in Michigan on Wednesday into the 40s and even 50s in some areas, the U.S. Coast Guard says there’s no such thing as safe ice. Coast Guard Station Tawas Chief Petty
A new coalition is urging the Michigan Legislature to tackle the epidemic of gun violence. Michigan ranks 21st for overall gun homicides, though that number is far greater when race is factored in – the state ranks
A new survey shows increasing concern among teachers in Michigan classrooms. 91% of those surveyed in late January said they were extremely or very concerned about the growing teacher shortage and its impact in the classroom. Michigan
Governor Whitmer spoke to the Detroit Chamber Monday about how important Detroit’s international border crossing is to Michigan’s economy. When speaking about the week-long closure of the Ambassador Bridge, Whitmer said she remains concerned about similar economic
From the Associated Press — A 40-year-old snowboarder who won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics has been honored with a parade in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Nick Baumgartner walked the streets of Iron River with the
Lakeshore Public Schools will no longer require students to wear masks as of Tuesday. At a Monday meeting, the board of education approved a resolution changing the Return to Learn plan to end the mask mandate. Superintendent
St. Joseph City Commissioners have agreed to hold a special meeting with the Downtown Development Authority to discuss the concept of paid parking downtown. At its last meeting, the commission told the DDA to further explore the
Low income Michigan residents could qualify for free home weatherization services through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The agency’s Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity Director Kris Schoenow tells WSJM News federal funds
Coming up this month, you’ll be able to find a yeti at Tiscornia Beach in St. Joseph. City Recreation Manager Carrie Ogonowski tells us while most people don’t think of heading to Tiscornia in the winter, it’s
Michigan lawmakers are working on the next state budget after hearing the governor’s proposals. State Representative Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann in Benzie County says she will not get all of what she wants. “When I got
With Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health formalizing their merger last month, creating the new BHSH System, what will change? BHSH Lakeland President Loren Hamel tells WSJM News the move was made to ensure there are more resources
From the Associated Press — The federal government will pay $360,000 to local authorities who responded to the shooting at a Michigan high school in November. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin says the money will go for overtime and
From the Associated Press — More than $1.1 million in grants have been awarded to 17 coastal management projects and programs in Michigan. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says the funding will help protect,
Free bottled water continues to be provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and distributed by local, paid residents of the City of Benton Harbor. Residents are being encouraged to use bottled water
What was your favorite ad in the Super Bowl? Michigan State University Marketing Professor Bob Kolt told Michigan News Network several of the commercials stood out during Sunday’s broadcast. “We picked Amazon Alexa as number one and
We’re about two months away from Tax Day. Your W-2 is one thing, but you’re not totally ready to file your taxes unless you have the proper documentation of money earned outside of your employer. That could
Governor Whitmer is pleased the Ambassador Bridge has reopened between Detroit and Windsor. The bridge had been shut down due to Canadian protests for nearly seven days. The closure caused significant financial losses for Michigan’s working families
A $1.2 billion bill to fight COVID-19 has been approved by the Michigan Legislature this past week. The plan is the latest from funding that was enacted by Congress and President Joe Biden last year. It includes
The Friends of Berrien County Trails have announced a series of public engagement activities and a survey as it works on a master plan for the trails system. The group’s Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News there will
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved an ordinance requiring lead water service lines installed around the city to be replaced. The city attorney told commissioners at meeting this past week the ordinance would require property owners to
Fire deaths in Michigan were up by 144% during January. Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer tells WSJM News the state has recorded 18 fires resulting in 22 deaths, all accidental and preventable. “One common thing that
A new award for volunteers in Cass County has been created by the United Way of Southwest Michigan. It says Judge Susan L. Dobrich Volunteer Leadership Award for Cass County will go each year to one volunteer
