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A deal announced over the weekend to avert new tariffs on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico is being called a good one by Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News it was obvious President Trump was

If you’re looking for something dad would enjoy this Father’s Day weekend, a visit to the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven for the 38th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show could be an excellent option. The

The Krasl Art Fair is coming up in about a month, and it could use some volunteers. Art Fair Manager Dee Hodgson tells WSJM News with an estimated 50,000 people coming into downtown St. Joe, all kinds

Last year’s chalk mural on the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center was so well received, the tourism organization wants to put up a new one this summer. Executive director Amy Zapal presented the idea to the St.

Whirlpool and a British company are reacting to a lawsuit filed the victims and families of survivors in a high-rise fire in London two years ago. The Benton Harbor-based appliance maker says in a statement that its

The glass ceiling in the Lincoln Township Fire Department is being shattered… by a high school student. Tatin Keyes is the first female to behired by the department. On Facebook, the Lincoln Charter Township Firefighters note Keyes

Benton Harbor city officials are pushing back against the Whitmer administration’s proposal to suspend operations of the city’s high school. “If Benton Harbor High School is going to be scrapped and put to the side, then all

Set for this Saturday will be a free community recycling event in Van Buren County. Organized by the Van Buren Conservation District, the event is a way for any county resident to dispose of household hazardous waste

Appraisals will be done by the city of St. Joseph and the federal government soon to determine how much the vacant Coast Guard duplex on North Pier Street is worth. St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson says

Decisions by the St. Joseph City Commission on a pair of Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificates are on hold. The commission voted to table the votes on those tax breaks for both United Federal Credit Union’s proposed new

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will meet with Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday to talk about the future of Benton Harbor High School. At a Monday meeting, the board released what it calls a

Kent County Sheriff’s Department reserve deputy Matt Garbarino has completed his run across Michigan to honor fallen police officers. Garbarino started the Run Across Michigan for Fallen Officers on Friday in Detroit, and wrapped it up Monday

From the Associated Press — Officials say high Great Lakes water levels likely are to blame for damage to a seawall at a western Michigan park. The Holland Sentinel reports the damage at Kollen Park in Holland

The Bridge Academy in Benton Harbor will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday for 36 youth and adult education students who completed their high school diplomas or GEDs with the help of the organization run by Kinexus.

From the Associated Press — Google is committing to spend $17 million to upgrade and expand offices in Detroit and Ann Arbor, a move the tech giant says will give it the capacity to “significantly” increase its

Flooding has part of Dunkley Avenue closed in South Haven. Waves on Lake Michigan today are between four and six feet, and the National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flood advisory from St. Joseph to Grand

Michigan State Police say a 28-year-old Wayland man is facing four charges connected to child pornography. The MSP Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have announced the arrest of Matthew Bennett after

There’s evidence of a looming economic slowdown in West Michigan according to economist Dr. Brian Long at Grand Valley State University. He says the local economic slowdown is tied to the trade war with China and the

AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide have dropped about 15¢ from a week ago at about $2.75 per gallon. The auto club says the average price for regular unleaded is about 27¢ less than a year

The Pokagon Fund has announced more than $300,000 in grants to organizations around southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana. In total, $313,000 was approved by the Pokagon Fund Board of Directors at the fund’s final quarterly meeting of

State Senator Kim LaSata has introduced legislation designed to ensure students at Benton Harbor High School still receive their promise zone scholarships if circumstances cause them to graduate from another high school in the area. LaSata says

The Michigan Secretary of State’s office in Dowagiac is being moved to another location while renovations are done this summer. The office on Front Street will shut down at the end of Tuesday, June 11, and the

The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is conducting a water quality survey this summer in Berrien and Cass counties, and everyone’s asked to take a few minutes to respond. Associate planner Kris Martin tells WSJM News the overall

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced more road construction grants for communities around southwest Michigan. The money is going to Buchanan, Lawrence, and Cassopolis. MDOT’s Michael Leon tells WSJM News it comes from the Community Service

The PGA has issued a statement following controversial remarks made by Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad this week on social media. On Thursday, Muhammad wrote “No High School in the City of Benton Harbor, No Kitchen Aid

Things are looking good for teenagers who want to find work this summer. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget has released its annual summer teen employment forecast, finding there will be significant opportunities this year

Set for today, June 8, is the second annual Makers Trail Festival at Weko Beach in Bridgman. Sarah Spoonholtz with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber tells us the event will feature products from southwest Michigan wineries, breweries,

The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors has announced its latest Placemaking Grant, and it’s going to the city of South Haven. The grant of $2,600 will be used to provide four ADA-compliant swings in four city parks.

To raise awareness about police officers who have been killed in the line of duty, a Kent County reserve sheriff’s deputy is running all the way from Detroit to St. Joseph. Matt Garbarino started his run on

St. Joseph Today is making preparations for this summer’s free concerts downtown. St. Joe Today Events Coordinator Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News there are two types of free summer concerts. They are the Wednesday afternoon Brown Bag