From the Associated Press — A man serving life sentences in Virginia for raping and killing a woman in 1980 was sentenced Monday to an additional 35 to 50 years in prison in Michigan for the 1989
The Michigan Department of Corrections is trying to fill 770 vacancies at prisons around the state. Department Director Heidi Washington told a Michigan House Panel in Washington Tuesday about the trouble the department is having and how
The Friends of Berrien County Trails have announced a series of public engagement activities and a survey as it works on a master plan for the trails system. The group’s Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News there will
The Berrien County Health Department will host a panel discussion on Friday regarding COVID vaccine hesitancy. Department special projects coordinator Chioma Ejiofor tells WSJM News as part of the event, they’ll release third video in the Play
A report has been released by members of the U.S. House on the trafficking of synthetic opioids. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the final report of the U.S. Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking lays the
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers have passed a $1.2 billion spending bill to combat COVID-19, including $300 million to help hospitals and other health care facilities give recruitment and retention bonuses. The allocation would be
A protest in Canada over vaccine mandates is causing major problems for truckers and other drivers at the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The bridge was closed Tuesday morning for drivers going from Detroit
A coalition of immigrants and allies in Michigan has kicked off a week of action, urging the Legislature to take up bills to restore the ability of any resident to get a drivers’ license, regardless of immigration
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved an ordinance requiring lead water service lines installed around the city to be replaced. The city attorney told commissioners at a Monday meeting the ordinance would require property owners to allow
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have heard the audit report for the fiscal year that ended in June. Speaking to the city commission Monday night, accountant Paul Matz with Rehmann Robson said the audit report is clean and
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will propose a $1 billion, or nearly 20%, boost to Michigan’s transportation budget to repair roads and increase other spending. The $6.3 billion plan she will present to lawmakers
From the Associated Press — Records show another man charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty. That would leave four to face trial in March and give prosecutors a
Police agencies around the nation and in Michigan have been experiencing trouble with recruitment the last couple of years. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News he sees departments all over that are hearing from fewer
Fire deaths in Michigan were up by 144% during January. Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer tells WSJM News the state has recorded 18 fires resulting in 22 deaths, all accidental and preventable. “One common thing that
Construction is nearing completion on the first building that will house a new marijuana growing operation in Lawrence. 305 Farms began work on the 40-acre site in 2020. CEO Matthew Peon tells WSJM News the plan is
After a generous commitment by Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co., Southwestern Michigan College announced today that the main hallway in the Charles O. Zollar Building will be renamed “Wolverine Mutual Insurance Hall of Champions.” Bruce Laing, Chairman, and
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will propose spending $2.3 billion over four years to recruit and retain teachers and other school staff, enticing them with annual $2,000 bonuses that would grow to $4,000 by
Even though General Motors is investing seven billion dollars in electric vehicles and batteries in Michigan, the CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Quentin Messer, is looking for other opportunities. He told Michigan News Network one
A new survey from Robert Half shows that the job market will continue its recovery well into 2022. Practice director Neal Gilbert told Michigan News Network what’s driving the positive results from the company’s State of U.S.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human services is urging Michiganders who test positive for COVID-19 to ask their doctors about oral medications that can help treat the illness. The department has released the following: As the
Free bottled water continues to be provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and distributed by local, paid residents of the City of Benton Harbor. Residents are being encouraged to use bottled water for
A 13-year-old boy is missing from his Valley Township home in Allegan County, and the sheriff’s office believes he took his father’s 2006 Chrysler 300. Zander Canales is believed to be in the Holland area with friends
One year into its existence, the Michigan Reconnect program now has more than 91,000 people enrolled and seeking a higher education free of tuition. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday the program, which pays for community college for
Bridgman Public Schools is asking the community to reach out and share some stories about educators who have made a difference in the pandemic. Tara Heiser is a consultant to the district and tells WSJM News the
The Buchanan Area Senior Center is offering free tax preparation services in its area. Director Adam Burck tells WSJM News the center teams up with the AARP for the program each year. “We partner with the AARP
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Director Sue Kellogg is retiring. The symphony says she’ll step down effective May 31 after 16 years as the director and 22 years total with the organization. Kellogg said she feels the timing
Congressman Fred Upton has introduced legislation intended to help law enforcement and the public be safer during active shooter situations. He tells WSJM News the Active Shooter Alert Act would create a program similar to the AMBER
The Berrien County Health Department is urging everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster as case numbers remain high. Emergency preparedness coordinator Brandon Vallee tells WSJM News vaccinated people who still get COVID fare much better
Michigan State Police troopers, Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies, and officers with the Paw Paw Police Department will take part in a Coffee with a Cop event in Paw Paw this month. The state police post in
The deadlines are approaching for the quarter one grants being offered by the Berrien Community Foundation. Program Director Susan Matheny tells WSJM News the first quarter means hundreds of thousands of dollars going to non-profits and others
