The BirthPlace at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital welcomed Southwest Michigan’s first baby of 2022 at 4:12 a.m. on Saturday, January 1. Rio McReynolds and Conner Milliken of Benton Harbor, Michigan are the proud new parents of
Former St. Joseph City Commission Jeff Richards has died. Richards retired from the commission last year after serving the city for 37 years. Former Mayor Mike Garey tells us Richards was a mentor who was a friend
Jackson and Isabelle were the most popular names for babies born in Berrien County hospitals in 2021. Spectrum Health Lakeland has released its annual list. It says the top boys names were Jackson, Daniel, Oliver, Elijah, and
A documentary about Benton Harbor is in the works. Neighbors Organizing Against Racism is working with DG Media on producing “Benton Harbor: The Story, The Pain, The Hope” to focus on the positive things happening in the
This weekend will be another busy one at airports as people flew to and from holiday gatherings and bowl games. Detroit TSA Federal Security Director Steve Lorincz told Michigan News Network the TSA made some changes due
Lake Superior State University has released its latest list of banned words and phrases for the new year. The university’s Peter Szatmary says “Wait, what?” is the number one phrase that needs to be banished forever. He
Michigan’s minimum wage will increase with the new year. Starting January first, the standard goes up by 22 cents, bringing minimum wage to $9.87 per hour. Jennifer Fields with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University’s president says the school will hold classes virtually for at least the first three weeks of its spring semester. President Samuel Stanley Jr. cited a surge in cases, “presumably
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be updating its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Notably, the CDC recommends a shortening of the quarantine and
From the Associated Press — Michigan will start allowing people to claim a state income tax deduction for gambling losses they claim on their federal tax return. The law, enacted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer last week, is
With students on Holiday Break, Enjoy a replay of South Haven vs Lakeshore from Dec. 16th. Play resumes Thurs. Jan. 6th.
Schools in Michigan are being urged to implement universal mask requirements as the state saw record numbers of COVID-19 cases appear this week and the omicron variant takes over. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
As 2022 draws near, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says 2021 was a year of challenges and successes. She told Michigan’s Big Show this week waiting times are greatly reduced at branch offices. Part of the
A variety of activities are planned in downtown South Haven this New Year’s Eve. The South Haven/Van Buren County Visitors and Convention Bureau says the fun will run from 8 p.m. to midnight. Everyone’s welcome to stop
If you’re celebrating this New Year’s Eve, police remind you to be safe. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News the important thing is to not drink and drive. “We want everyone to go out and
Could where you live, the area of a city you live in, be affecting your health? That’s what a young entrepreneur in Grand Rapids believes. 29-year-old Darren Riley started Just Air Solutions and told Michigan News Network
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says it’s made an arrest in a Christmas Eve double murder. Police found the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man in the 700 Block of Buss Street
From the Associated Press — A film company in western Michigan is producing a documentary that will focus on the struggle for civil rights in Grand Rapids. WXMI-TV reports Wednesday that the documentary is based on the
From the Associated Press — About 200 deer are expected to be culled as part of a deer management program in a Lansing-area community. The Lansing State Journal reports that the cull in Meridian Township was expected
From the Associated Press — Students and staff on campus at Central Michigan University must get a COVID-19 booster shot by January 17. The school announced the mandate Wednesday. It says university community members are required to
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) are sending a letter to superintendents urging schools to reinforce actions that can help alleviate the risks associated with this COVID-19 pandemic
Following the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission’s vote on the state’s new congressional maps this week, Congressman Fred Upton is keeping his options open about seeking re-election. In a social media post Wednesday, Upton wrote, “Michigan’s newly drawn
The majority of kids hospitalized with COVID-19 are not vaccinated. Around 12 to 20 children are hospitalized with COVID at Children’s Hospital of Michigan each day. Dr. Rudolph Valentini with the hospital spoke to Michigan News Network.
The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission has approved new legislative district maps for the state, and they would alter southwest Michigan’s districts quite a bit. Starting with the U.S. House map, the commission on Tuesday approved the proposed
The Berrien County Health Department urges everyone to avoid large gatherings for New Year’s Eve. Deputy Health Officer Candi Gabrielse tells WSJM News COVID-19 transmission remains high in the county. Gabrielse says Omicron has not yet been
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office has authorized charges in 23 cases involving threats to local schools since the shootings at Oxford High School in Oakland County on November 30. Assistant Prosecutor Russ Szwabowski tells us around 30
Michigan is reporting a total of 25,858 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday and Wednesday combined. That’s an average of about 12,929 per day across the two days. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says
From the Associated Press — Michigan likely paid about $8.5 billion in fraudulent unemployment benefits over a 19-month period during the coronavirus pandemic, far more than previously estimated, according to a report released by the state. The
From the Associated Press — A federal judge has rejected claims by two white men who said they were the victims of illegal retaliation after objecting to how the Michigan State Police was trying to diversify its
Have you ever thought about completely changing your lifestyle? That’s what a Ferndale couple is doing after running 227 miles this fall to raise money and awareness about the Line 3 pipeline that runs from Canada to
