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The voter participation rate among Lake Michigan College students has doubled in the past four years. LMC says a report has found the voting rate among students was 17% for the 2014 midterm elections, and 35% in

A new partnership between Kinexus Group in Benton Harbor and Irish firm Upskill Enterprise will be launched next month to help local employers better keep track of the skills of their workers. Kinexus Director of Innovation Duane

From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed changes to Michigan’s reporting requirements for people who will have to meet work-related requirements to qualify for Medicaid coverage. But she’s accusing the Republican-led Legislature of not

At least 65 years in prison is the punishment for the man who shot and killed his girlfriend’s husband in an ambush outside the home of the victim’s parents in St. Joseph Township on New Year’s Eve.

Over 91-hundred drivers were pulled over around the state in the latest Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement, which ran over the Labor Day period from mid-August until September 2. Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning

While at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island over the weekend, freshman state Representative Pauline Wendzel got the opportunity for a meeting among a small group of lawmakers and other leaders with Vice President Mike

AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide have jumped 17¢ from a week ago to about $2.74 per gallon. The auto club said Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded rose following attacks on oil facilities

Despite handing out “Upton 2020” buttons over the weekend at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, Congressman Fred Upton isn’t saying for sure that he’s seeking an 18th term. However, he says he’s “certainly on

Benton Township police are looking for a man in his mid-20s in connection with the latest shooting at the Blossom Acres Housing project. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday when several kids who were involved

A drug treatment resource in the St. Joseph area is already making a difference for police in Berrien County. Michigan State Police Trooper Holly Higgs of the Niles post tells WSJM News since Carol’s Hope expanded to

From the Associated Press — A suburban Detroit history attraction has acquired a major collection of photographs, menus, clothing and other items related to American diners. Dearborn-based The Henry Ford announced the acquisition Tuesday of the collection

State and local health officials this week urged everyone to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites as an increased number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases have been reported in Michigan this year. Berrien County Health

Just in time for the fall is Lake Michigan College’s annual College Night, set for Monday, September 23. LMC Admissions and Recruitment Director Jeremy Schaeffer tells WSJM News it’s a chance for students interested in pursuing post-secondary

Now underway is the final Adopt a Highway cleanup of Michigan roads for the year. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells WSJM News the effort started today. There are more than 2,800 volunteer groups who

The fall Berrien County land auction this week netted more than $288,000 for the county’s foreclosure fund. Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski tells WSJM News 112 of 120 properties were sold Tuesday. That money goes into the

The fall color season is about to start in Michigan. County Road Association of Michigan spokesperson Dustin Earley tells WSJM News people from outside of the state come here just to check out the fall colors. The

Local health officials are giving high marks to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s action this month to ban flavored vaping products in Michigan. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News not enough is known about e-cigarettes

Coming up Monday will be Lake Michigan College’s annual Transfer Fair. LMC Career and Transfer Credit Coordinator Krista Elkins tells WSJM News there will be representatives from around 50 colleges and universities who can answer questions from

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking new recruits as it prepares to hold its next conservation officer academy. The DNR says it’s seeking candidates from all backgrounds for the academy scheduled for July of next

Michigan residents can now get breaking news and information from their local Michigan State Police post via an app. MSP Lieutenant Michael Shaw tells us MSP Mobile is a chance to stay in touch with residents who

State Representative Pauline Wendzel is holding a fall photo contest. She’s asking residents of her district to send in their photographs illustrating the best parts of southwest Michigan. The photos must be taken in the 79th District,

Coming soon to a television near you will be a documentary on a radio giant of southwest Michigan. Legends of Michiana: Pat Moody will air on WNIT public television out of South Bend starting next Thursday. The

A Marine Corps veteran is walking all the way around Lake Michigan to raise money to fight suicides among veterans. Travis Snyder is originally from Holland, and embarked on his hike from Manistee nearly a month ago.

It’s hoped that Business Loop 196 will be safer now that the Michigan Department of Transportation has approved the city of South Haven’s plans to put it on a road diet. South Haven Public Works Director Bill

Congressman Fred Upton is applauding a vote by the U.S. House Thursday to raise money for FIRST Robotics programs around the country. He spoke to us before the vote on the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of

Preparations are well underway for the next KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores, and one thing we already know is that the Makers Trail 19th Hole will be back for the 2020 event. KitchenAid Senior PGA

Groups that fight for clean air are speaking out against the Trump administration’s move to force states to follow a uniform set of lower vehicle-emissions standards. On Thursday the EPA revoked the Clean Air Act waiver that

Great Lakes residents concerned about water justice are gathering in Ontario next week. The 2019 Water Is Life Alliance Summit is on September 28 and this year’s theme is “Water Justice in a Climate Emergency.” Diane Weckerle

As people are waiting for the Niles Apple Festival Parade to get started on September 28, they’ll be able to check out some new activities at the Niles History Center. The center’s Christina Arseneau tells us from

Local clerks from around southwest Michigan were the guests of state Representative Brad Paquette in Lansing this week. He says the Berrien County Clerks’ Association went to the Capitol Wednesday to take a tour and talk with