From the Associated Press — A small college in southern Michigan is holding a graduation ceremony this weekend, a decision that is stirring concerns about the coronavirus. Hillsdale College is expecting 2,600 students, family members and others
Berrien County will be seeking some funds to recoup COVID-19 related costs, and some officials would like to see health department staff get extra hazard pay. During a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners,
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced several child welfare changes after a 16-year-old boy died of cardiac arrest two days after being restrained at a youth facility. The
The Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph has received $93,000 in grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Krasl’s Laura Winkle tells WSJM News $20,000 of that is to support general operations, while $70,000
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting this month about the Cook plant in Bridgman. Spokesperson Prema Chandrathil tells WSJM News this will be the annual safety performance meeting for the plant. “We’re talking about the
The latest COVID-19 update has been delivered to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During Thursday’s meeting, Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told the board he spoke with Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten this week, and
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says it’s outrageous that some are politicizing the fight against the coronavirus. As an impeachment effort has gained support from a few state lawmakers, Whitmer told Michigan News Network she has taken actions similar
From the Associated Press — Michigan liquor regulators want an East Lansing bar to answer questions about a coronavirus outbreak that infected at least 180 people and was a factor in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to halt
South Haven Area Emergency Services was able to make short work of a truck fire on Thursday. SHAES says firefighters were called out to the I-196 rest area in Casco Township north of South Haven around 7:45
South Haven Area Emergency Services has launched a new campaign to educate the public and visitors about the dangers of Lake Michigan. Director Brandon Hinz tells WSJM News they’re looking to get localized beach safety messages out.
Michigan is reporting 645 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 71,842 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported 16
The city of South Haven has installed hand washing stations around its downtown. The city has released the following statement: The Downtown Development Authority and South Haven/Van Buren Convention & Visitor’s Bureau has collaborated with the City
Some policy analysts believe new childhood vaccination data in Michigan show cause for concern. According to a new report, statewide vaccination rates over the past decade were at their lowest in 2009, with only four Michigan counties
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking registrations now for its annual School Supply Spectacular in Cass County. United Way Volunteer Engagement Director Debbie Ramirez tells WSJM News they give away 1,000 backpacks loaded with school
From the Associated Press — A school district in western Michigan is suggesting it might drop its Indians nickname. Saugatuck says the name will be discussed at a Monday school board meeting, which will be conducted by
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has been awarded a $20,000 grant for bird monitoring and restoration of grassland and savanna habitat. The Cornell Labs Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has announced the grant, which the land conservancy
From the Associated Press — The city of Detroit will have a memorial day to honor more than 1,400 residents who have died from COVID-19. Families are being invited to share photos that will be enlarged and
The National Federation of Independent Business has announced its endorsements of Michigan House candidates for this year. NFIB Michigan Director Charlie Owens tells WSJM News they are all incumbents because the group looks at voting records to
There were 891 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Michigan for Wednesday. That’s the highest daily number since May. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan’s chief medical executive, said during a Wednesday conference the new cases aren’t just because
Some people in Michigan did not like that an emergency alert was put out this week to notify everyone to wear masks, per Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order. Republican state Senator Bradley Slagh of Zeeland has requested
Some large components of electrical generators will be moving through Berrien County this summer, and that will affect traffic. Berrien County Road Department Director Jason Latham tells WSJM News the equipment for a new gas plant in
Coaches from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan have joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer in her pleas for people to mask up. During Whitmer’s Wednesday COVID update, the governor was joined by MSU Basketball Coach Tom
From the Associated Press — An uncommon mosquito-borne virus has infected a person in western Michigan’s Ottawa County. The case of Jamestown Canyon virus is only the fourth confirmed infection in Michigan since 2018. Most people don’t
Governor Gretchen Whitmer had one message during a COVID-19 update on Monday: wear a mask. She said mask wearing can reduce COVID transmission by 70%, something people ought to think about if they want schools to re-open
A 30-year-old Grand Junction man is in a Kalamazoo hospital in critical condition after being stabbed in Van Buren County this week. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the 55,000 block of
Michigan is reporting 891 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 71,197 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported four
Congressman Fred Upton is now part of a House caucus task force working on police reform legislation. He tells WSJM News a previous House bill designed to reduce incidents of police violence didn’t make the grade, and
An award will be given to the city of South Haven this month for its efforts to accommodate the disabled. The Disability Network of Southwest Michigan’s Kristen Potts told WSJM News this month the organization will give
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has extended the increased food assistance available to eligible Michigan residents for the rest of July. Spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News at the start of the pandemic, the
From the Associated Press — The first female to publicly say she was sexually abused by a team doctor at the University of Michigan says she hopes to inspire other women and men to come forward. Cathy
