(Lansing, MI – AP) – Michigan students could learn computer coding rather than a foreign language under a bill that has passed the state House. Students currently need two credits of world language to graduate high school.
Michigan State Police are investigating a crash between a pickup and a parked semi on westbound I-94 near mile marker 56 that killed one. Troopers say an 81-year-old Milwaukee man was killed when his pickup went off
“We are going to have a blueberry festival this year in South Haven and are so excited,” says National Blueberry Festival board chairwoman Amy Jo Andrus. She spoke to SuperHits 103.7 COSY FM to make the announcement.
President Biden toured a Ford electric car plant in Dearborn as part of an effort to tout his American Jobs Plan. The plan, which aims to create jobs by rebuilding US infrastructure, has gotten little support from
Saturday, May 29 will bring the return of the St. Joseph Farmers Market for 2021. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier says it will be a normal year for vendors. “We are at about 26 right now, so
Michigan’s new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday are 1,271. The Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the total since March 2020 to 878,125. There were 83 deaths recorded with 27 through vital records reviews. A
As President Joe Biden visits the new Ford F-150 “Lightning” manufacturing plant in Dearborn today, business leaders in the Great Lakes State are spotlighting the importance of electrification and the infrastructure behind it. Ned Staebler, CEO of
Some public comments by Reinaldo Tripplett during Monday’s Benton Harbor City Commission meeting got the attention of Mayor Marcus Muhammed. Tripplett said the cemetery was overgrown and filled with litter, making his family feel they had simply
Buchanan may start to look different soon based on the work of the city and Andrews University School of Architecture and Design. They have done a four-month partnership to reimagine development opportunities in the city. Anyone interested
Michigan’s average number of new COVID-19 cases for Sunday and Monday is 1,115 as 2,230 people have tested positive. The Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the total since March 2020 to 876,854. There
A new camera is now live on SouthHavenLight.org to give people a unique, live, and controlable view of the South Haven lighthouse. The South Haven Historical Association worked with IT with the city for the 360-degree camera
The mass vaccination clinic run by the state, federal, and local governments is closing today at Ford Field in Detroit after giving more than 275,000 COVID-19 vaccinations. FEMA acting regional administrator Kevin Sligh says for anyone who
Police are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in Ontwa Township. Authorities were called to a home on Maple Street Sunday afternoon shortly before 2 p.m. after a 12-year-old shot her. Witnesses say the gun
From the Associated Press — A group of scientists is urging the Biden administration to return gray wolves to the federal endangered species list. In a letter Thursday, 115 wildlife conservation experts say state governments have allowed
Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab will once again offer summer camps this coming season. Hanson Technology Center Director Chad Dee tells WSJM News the Fab Lab offers makers spaces that include a 3D printer, making it a
The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail has launched a new website along with an updated printed map thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the FDA. The new website comes
The latest round of For Good Grants, totaling more than $100,000, has been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation. President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells WSJM News the BCF is continuing the For Ever Operational Sustainability Grants that were
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement campaign starting this month to make sure drivers are wearing their seatbelts. The department says with Memorial Day approaching and many people hitting
Water levels in the Great Lakes are substantially down from their highs last year, but they will rise through the summer months. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers physical scientist Deanna Apps tells WSJM News the latest forecast
The Avenue Family Network is planning a virtual fundraiser for the coming week. It says Attitude of Gratitude: A Week of Giving will run from Sunday, May 16 to Saturday, May 22. The online giving event will
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is honoring local organizations that have helped it throughout the year with its annual Celebration Awards. Campaign Director Charlotte Becker tells WSJM News the awards are with a twist this year.
A new survey has been launched by Berrien County to help the area plan for emergencies. Berrien County Emergency Management Coordinator Rockey Adams says this will help the county update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Hazard Mitigation is
Michigan’s OK 2 Say student tip line has been used less during the pandemic. OK 2 Say program administrator Mary Gager Drew tells WSJM News it’s partly because students haven’t been educated about it as much due
Southwest Michigan restaurants and other businesses are heading into the tourist season facing a severe shortage of employees. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President Arthur Havlicek tells WSJM News restaurants are having to scale back operations due to
From the Associated Press — The Traverse City school district must release a document that carried complaints about former Superintendent Ann Cardon, who lasted less than three months and was paid $180,000. The Michigan appeals court affirmed
United Way of Southwest Michigan President Anna Murphy has been selected to serve on the newly formed United Way Worldwide Business Strategy Task Force. The United Way says the task force was established in April by the
Amazon is teaming up with Ford to upgrade a number of newer Ford vehicles to allow an Alexa experience that’s similar to what many people have in their homes. “Alexa is very popular in our homes as
This weekend’s lottery jackpots are getting pretty big. Tonight’s Mega Millions is $430 million, while Saturday night’s Powerball is $183 million. Jake Harris, with the Michigan Lottery Commission, says if you win, you can take payments or
From the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the lifting of the mask requirement for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human
