The M-63 Blossomland Bridge is closing December 1 for two and a half months. The Michigan Department of Transportation will have it shut down from Port Street to Whitwam Drive for bridge painting, electrical motor improvements, bridge
From the Associated Press — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey has sought to downplay his recent meeting with Donald Trump, saying Republicans told the president that Michigan state law doesn’t give legislators a say in awarding electoral
From the Associated Press — Republican John James has conceded to Democratic Senator Gary Peters of Michigan, nearly three weeks after the incumbent was declared the winner by The Associated Press. James, who lost by 92,000 votes
Students at Central Michigan University are heading home for the holidays with Wednesday the last day of finals. University President Bob Davies told Michigan News Network this week they’ve encouraged students to self quarantine before going home.
Health experts are reminding everyone that COVID isn’t the only illness you have to guard against over Thanksgiving. USDA food safety specialist Meredith Carothers tells WSJM News food borne illnesses are a threat with all of the
You may have seen Congressman Fred Upton pop up in the national media this week as he urged a peaceful transition of power in Washington. He got some attention for saying President Trump and others should accept
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has received more than $127,000 in federal CARES Act money. The department says it worked closely with the Van Buren County Finance Department to apply for the assistance during the pandemic.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recommending a $200,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a parks project in St. Joseph Township. Township Manager Denise Cook tells WSJM News it’s for the Carronde Park Water
A new video has been released by Governor Gretchen Whitmer asking everyone to be safe this Thanksgiving. She says with COVID having risen dramatically in recent weeks, it’s urgent that Michiganders follow health guidelines. She noted there
6,290 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Michigan for Tuesday. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website, the state has had more than 320,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic
Lake Michigan College will continue to offer remote learning options for students when the spring semester starts. LMC has released the following: Due to the ongoing pandemic and the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the state,
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new page on its coronavirus website to keep track of COVID-19 lab tests. The department has released the following: To help provide additional information about COVID-19
A physical education teacher for Berrien RESA has been named the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Berrien RESA has released the following: The Board of Directors for
Drug store chain Rite Aid says it’s updating its COVID-19 testing rules. The company has released the following: To continue to provide its customers with an essential service during the pandemic, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is updating its
From the Associated Press — General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The move came Monday after the U.S. government told the automaker
The city of St. Joseph is working with organizations on the timing of 2021 special events. The city commission voted to authorize staff to begin working with events that took place in 2019 and got called off
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has donated more than $62,000 to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Beacon Children’s Hospital in South Bend. The Pokagons say the money is from the proceeds of its 2020 Four Winds
With the spike in COVID cases and the upcoming holiday season, consumer groups are warning Michiganders a proliferation of scam artists is emerging. Mark Hornbeck with AARP of Michigan says everyone should be on the lookout for
If and when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, it will be a while before the general public can get it. That’s according to Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten, who spoke on Friday about the planning underway.
From the Associated Press — Michigan election officials on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state amid President Donald Trump’s brazen attempts to subvert the results of the election. The Board of State Canvassers,
Michigan is reporting 11,511 new COVID-19 cases for Sunday and Monday combined. That makes for an average of 5,755 each of those days. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more
From the Associated Press — Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield says President Donald Trump didn’t ask the state’s Republican lawmakers to “break the law” or “interfere” with the election during a meeting at the White House. Chatfield
From the Associated Press — A Michigan mandate that has forced dine-in restaurants and bars to close for the second time this year is getting a mixed response from industry leaders that worry the move could hurt
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Retailers Association are appealing to Michigan residents not to panic buy food and other items as the COVID crisis deepens. The two said Friday they are
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging caution around Great Lake piers, breakwaters, and jetties, especially during times of high wind and waves. The Army Corps says there have been many accidents near harbor structures throughout
From the Associated Press — Wildlife officials in many states are issuing lots more hunting and fishing licenses this year – apparently because of the coronavirus. Americans who are weary of being cooped up at home and
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning about an increase in cases of gonorrhea this year. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News they’re up 22% with the state already passing last year’s total for
Michigan is reporting 7,528 new COVID-19 cases for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 302,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 101 additional
New research is revealing some policies and behaviors referred to as “predatory” by for-profit colleges in Michigan. Michigan League for Public Policy Senior Policy Analyst Peter Ruark says according to his group’s findings, many for-profit schools have
The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is in trouble, and it’s asking the public to help out. Spokesperson Xay Somsanith tells WSJM News the organization has had to cancel all of its normal fundraising events this year.
