A Benton Harbor man is in the Berrien County Jail for a deadly hit-and-run Monday night at Briarwood Apartments in Benton Township. Anthony Wilson left the scene after hitting and killing 35-year-old Thomas Hoiles, who was on
The South Haven City Council received an update from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority regarding the city’s current beach safety plan. There have been calls from the community for lifeguards at the city’s north and south
Michigan is reporting 7,458 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 272,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 79 additional
From the Associated Press — A Michigan congressman says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Republican U.S. Representative Tim Walberg says his symptoms are mild so far. Walberg was reelected to a seventh term in the 7th
State Senator Aric Nesbitt isn’t pleased with the way the Whitmer administration handled the latest announcement about COVID restrictions. The governor and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the latest shut downs Sunday, but
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is asking all travelers to Michigan to beware of the invasive spotted lanternfly, an insect that damages plant life. The lanternfly is from Asia and first appeared in the
Now underway is this year’s Stuff a Truck food drive, held by 97.5 Y Country radio. Y Country morning host Matt Malone tells WSJM News the station seeks to fill as many semi trailers as it can
The Krasl Art Center is temporarily closing. Calling it a tough decision, the center says limited access will be available to The Shop and for current exhibitions. However, all in-person events will be moved to a virtual
To start off the new week, Michigan is reporting a total of 12,763 new COVID-19 cases for both Sunday and Monday combined. That makes for an average of 6,381 over the two days. The state reports those
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s state parks, harbors and recreation areas are seeking entrepreneurs to run camp stores, boat rentals and other businesses as the coronavirus pandemic has spurred an increase in state park visitors. Lori
A race for the Berrien County Board of Commissioners that ended in a tie on Election Day has now been decided. During a meeting of the Berrien County Board of Canvassers Monday, Fifth District candidates Bruce Gorenflo
Lake Michigan College is planning to celebrate this year’s International Week remotely this coming week. LMC nursing instructor Kathleen Szymanski tells WSJM News International Week is an annual event to celebrate cultures around the world. “It goes
This is a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services: MDHHS Issues Three-Week Epidemic Order to Save Lives, Protect Frontline Heroes During Fall COVID-19 Surge New order limits indoor and outdoor gatherings where COVID-19 is more
First Tee of Benton Harbor is holding an online auction and a virtual dinner this month to raise money for local scholarships. First Tee Director Ebon Sanders tells WSJM News the organization works with hundreds of young
The coronavirus is continuing to kill Michigan residents as more and more people contract the virus. The state has been adding thousands of new cases per day. With the virus spreading, Governor Whitmer is asking people to
Two people are dead in a Saturday night crash in Marcellus Township. Cass County deputies were called to M-40 and Dutch Settlement and found a vehicle had gone off the road on M-40 and hit a tree.
Lake Michigan College has announced a new performance series with WNIT Public Television in South Bend. The two have teamed up for a new television program called The Mendel Center Presents. Mendel Center Mainstage Director Grace Kelmer
Western Michigan University has secured a $4.9 million U.S. Department of Education grant to help it find teachers for Benton Harbor Area Schools and Kalamazoo Public Schools. WMU says a new partnership between it and the two
State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the winners of her MI COVID-19 HERO essay contest. She tells WSJM News she held the contest asking students in southwest Michigan to submit stories about heroes in their lives who
Michigan is reporting more than 7,000 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website shows 7,072 new COVID cases and 65 additional deaths, 36 of which were identified through
Around 85,000 people have applied for Michigan’s new Futures for Frontliners scholarship program since it was announced in September. The program pays for two years of community college for those who have been frontline workers during the
Michigan is rolling out a phone app to notify people when they’ve possibly been exposed to COVID-19. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News MI COVID Alert is anonymous, no cost,
Firearm deer hunting season is here. It starts Sunday and will run through the end of November. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Travis Dragomer is stationed in Berrien County, and tells WSJM News with a
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has announced the launch of a program that gives weatherization grants to Michigan small businesses so they can save money during the winter months. The program is run by the Michigan Department of
Berrien RESA has announced it’s returning nearly $3.2 million in special education funds to local school districts. The move was authorized by its governing board this week. Berrien RESA has released the following: This week, the Berrien
The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are warning about the rapid increase in local COVID cases this fall. Speaking Friday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said our current numbers dwarf what we were
With a surge of online holiday shopping expect this year, law enforcement officials are warning local residents to be on the lookout for package thieves. Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren recommends investing in a home surveillance system.
It’s the latest attempt by the Whitmer administration to shut down an embattled oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. Governor Whitmer says the state found the pipeline’s owner, Enbridge, had repeatedly violated both the 1953 easement
The South Haven city council will be asked Monday by City Manager Kate Hosier to form a committee to look into bringing back lifeguards. She says the program ended more than 20 years ago for several reasons.
With the surge of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, state health officials are urging caution before the holidays. “The winter holidays simply cannot be the same this year,” says state medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. “This is
