U.S. Senator Gary Peters is pushing for a bill to streamline national manufacturing programs to support the state’s industries. He’s introduced a bill to establish a National Institute of Manufacturing. “[It would] put together a comprehensive strategy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer last week announced the creation of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Its goal is to work across state government and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility system and pave the way
State Senator Kim LaSata is planning an outdoor coffee hour for this month in Stevensville. LaSata holds the events to give the public a chance to express their concerns and ask her questions. To increase safety during
The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan could use some help. Marketing Coordinator Xay Somsanith tells WSJM News they shut down to visitors in March when the pandemic struck, and just started to reopen this month. During the
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has introduced legislation intended to increase the security of elections as absentee voting this year will hit record numbers in Michigan. Wendzel tells WSJM News her bill would make it a felony for
Police say a St. Joseph Township man was killed in a hit and run crash on Saturday night in Benton Harbor. 20-year-old Thomas Adams was struck shortly before midnight in the 1200 block of Colfax Avenue. The
SHOUT for South Haven is now selling a board game with a local twist. The organization’s Rosalie Plechaty tells WSJM News they’ve printed up Monopoly games that feature local attractions. They’re calling it South Haven-opoly. “Everything on the
Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab is offering workshops and classes throughout the summer to give everyone something to do in this year of coronavirus. Hanson Technology Center Director Chad Dee tells WSJM News the makers space allows
From the Associated Press — Michigan has announced a $3 million fine against the state’s largest liquor distributor over delays in shipping booze to vendors. NWS Michigan, which does business as Republican National Distributing Co., acknowledged 88
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the trend with Michigan’s COVID-19 cases is heading in the wrong direction. The governor told Michigan News Network this week the rising number of positive cases isn’t helping efforts to re-open more businesses.
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is launching an education campaign to to highlight the new health safety procedures at the facility. Airport spokesperson Stephen Clark told Michigan News Network the “Fly Safe. Fly Ford” initiative is
Benton Harbor City Commissioners will not be going back to in-person meetings soon. That’s after a vote on a proposal to return to normal was shot down by the commission Monday night. Due to the pandemic, the
A local effort to show support for police agencies has led to departments throughout southwest Michigan receiving special food bags for their officers. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us Jackie Haney decided to do something to
A celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be held in southwest Michigan this month. The Disability Network of Southwest Michigan’s Kristen Potts tells WSJM News the group celebrates the ADA each
There will be a community recycling event this month in Berrien County. Berrien County Parks Department Environmental Property Manager Jill Adams tells WSJM News the county is teaming up with Green Earth Electronics Recycling for an Extended
Congressman Fred Upton is planning a series of tele-town halls with older Michiganders. He wants to talk with seniors to learn more about how he could help them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Upton tells WSJM News he
Repairs are coming to the North Side Marina in South Haven. Interim City Manager Kate Hosier tells WSJM News high water levels compromised the electricity system at the marina, forcing the city to close it and displacing
The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a request with the Michigan Attorney General for the appointment of a special prosecutor to review a large party that was held at Cass County’s Diamond Lake on the Fourth
State officials say residents should take precaution as a heat wave decends on Michigan this week. Dale George is the spokesperson for the State Emergency Operations Center and says people should be careful not to become overheated,
Michigan has joined a lawsuit with several other states seeking to overturn a rule from the U.S. Department of Education regarding how school districts should allocate federal coronavirus relief dollars. At a Tuesday press conference, Michigan Attorney
More relief is on the way for small businesses and farms in Michigan. Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Mark Burton told Michigan News Network on Tuesday the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved the Michigan Small Business Restart
From the Associated Press — Ford is reviving the Bronco SUV brand in an effort to cash in on the rugged U.S. off-road vehicle market now owned by Jeep.Later this month the company will show off two
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced $15 million in safety grants to provide relief for farms around the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Fifteen million dollars
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a woman who shot her boyfriend on the Fourth of July has been arraigned. The shooting happened at a home in the 62,000 block of 66th Avenue in Hartford Township
From the Associated Press — A company owned by a Michigan legislative leader received between $1 million and $2 million from a federal rescue program that was created to preserve jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. Jackson-based Orbitform,
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it’s offering help to nursing homes that have been short staffed during the pandemic. The department has released the following statement: To assist with staffing shortages at long-term
The average American consumes as much as 20% of their calories while eating out. Cleveland Clinic’s Camille Skoda, a registered dietician, told Michigan News Network this week the research also tells us about the quality of the
Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab is up and running for the summer. LMC says it’s offering several summer camps and workshops for kids and adults at the lab. There will be digital art camps featuring laser engravers,
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have opted to bring trash collection in-house. After years of problems with contracted trash collecting services, the idea of bringing the entire thing in-house was floated at a meeting last month. During a
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is launching a survey to make sure programs available to Michigan’s older adults and residents with disabilities meet their needs during the pandemic. Spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News
