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MSU Recognized By Breastfeeding Advocacy Group

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Michigan State University is the first Michigan college to receive the Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award. Michigan Breastfeeding Network Director Jane Whitacre tells WSJM News the network encourages all employers to follow state law and set aside places where

Winter Storm Warning In Effect

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The National Weather Service is warning of more snow to come this afternoon and evening. It has issued the following alert: Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to

Homelessness Declining In Michigan

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Homelessness in Michigan is drastically down since 2010. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Regional Administrator James Cunningham tells WSJM News homelessness in Michigan has dropped 2.9% since last year and 30% since 2010. One

LMC Spring Enrollment Expected To Rebound

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Spring enrollment at Lake Michigan College is looking strong. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News that’s after fall enrollment was substantially down. “As of today, we are less than 1% of where we were last year,”

Suitcases For Kids Raises More Than $2,000

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The Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors is celebrating what it calls a successful Suitcases for Kids campaign. Each year, association members collect personal care items for children in foster care. Many kids find themselves suddenly in the

Upton Discusses Trip To Puerto Rico

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Congressman Fred Upton expects several more months of intensive work as hurricane cleanup continues in Puerto Rico. He took a trip there last week as part of a delegation of 10 federal lawmakers and tells WSJM News

Two Arrested In Niles Meth Bust

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Two people are facing charges following a Niles Township meth bust on Thursday. The Southwest Enforcement Team tells us officers raided a home as part of an investigation into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine. They say they

Winter Storm In Forecast, Totals To Vary

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We will be under a winter storm warning starting at 1 a.m. Saturday through midnight on Sunday morning, with anywhere from 5 to 10 inches possible. WNDU NewsCenter 16 meteorologist Cindy Clawson says the lake effect snow

Tips For Preventing Frozen Water Pipes

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Now that freezing temperatures are here, homeowners have a few extra things they need to do to protect their properties. James Oleson with Home Comfort Experts in Mishawaka tells WSJM News freezing water lines are always something