Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new executive order intended to protect residents and employees of long-term care facilities. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-50, to establish procedures
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is “disappointed” by the actions of many of the people who were in Lansing on Wednesday to protest her executive orders regarding COVID-19. “I support your right to free speech, and I
The state of Michigan is warning people against using an heartworm medication for animals to treat or prevent COVID-19. The following statement has been released by the State Emergency Operations Center: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Hundreds of cars descended on Lansing Wednesday for a protest of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s extended stay home order. Organizers of the demonstration, dubbed Operation Gridlock, stressed everyone needed to stay in their cars. Brenda Esman of Kalamazoo
There are more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the statewide total is up to 28,059 with 1,921 deaths. That’s an increase of 1,058 new
A group spearheading a ballot drive to add LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections to Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act is moving to collect voter signatures online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fair and Equal Michigan says the electronic petition
Beaumont Health in the Detroit area is launching a new study using tens of thousands of people to test for the antibodies of COVID-19 to see if those can help develop a treatment. One of the 38,000
Over a million in Michigan have filed for unemployment, an unprecedented number that strangled the state’s unemployment claims system and caused to crash for hours on Monday. Aside from adding more servers and call centers, Michigan Department
A new analysis of coronavirus cases by Anderson Economic Group suggests the state hit its peak last week. Patrick Anderson says their conclusion comes after crunching the numbers being released by Michigan Department of Health and Human
State and local health officials are contacting anyone who may have had contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. There are a few things they want you to know. The State Emergency Operations Center has
A pole barn in Van Buren County is a complete loss following a fire. Four fire departments were called in to battle the blaze in Arlington Township in the 49-thousand block of 38th Avenue around 10 p.m.
Michigan is receiving $89 million in federal funding for its schools and colleges hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Below is a statement from Michigan Governor Gretchen
Students at Benton Harbor Area Schools can continue to take classes as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps their building closed following action Tuesday by the local board of education. During a virtual session, Superintendent Andrae Townsel said he’s
The Niles History Center is asking people to submit their COVID-19 stories so they can be preserved for future generations. The city of Niles has released the following statement: The Niles History Center has created an online
Congressman Fred Upton has signed on to a letter from several Republican members of the U.S. House asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to ease some of the restrictions in her recent expansion to the stay home order. The
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced expanded testing criteria for COVID-19. This will mean more Michiganders who have symptoms of the illness can get tested for it. The State Emergency Operations Center has
Hyundai has made a donation of $100,000 and 10,000 COVID-19 testing kits to the state of Michigan. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after
Michigan is reporting 1,366 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 166 deaths from the illness since Monday, bringing the state’s total to 1,768. The state has had
A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now up and running at InterCare in Benton Harbor. CEO Velma Hendershott tells WSJM News it opened Friday with the help of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is bringing more change for Lake Michigan College. The school already pushed back registration and delayed the start of the summer semester by a month, and now LMC president Dr. Trevor Kubatzke says
West Michigan-based drug maker Perrigo is now making hand sanitizer. The Allegan County company says it’s responding to the needs of hospital, medical, and first responder staff who are running low on supplies. Over the next few
Repairs are coming for the Dyckman Avenue bascule bridge in South Haven. The city council this week approved raising the HPU control cabinets to get them away from the high water in the Black River. The motors
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced this year’s Heart of Cook grant recipients. The Heart of Cook is a grant program run by employees of the Cook nuclear power plant near Bridgman. Each year, the program gives
More donations of personal protective equipment are coming in to the state’s healthcare facilities. Governor Whitmer says Amway has “really stepped up to help Kent County families and health care workers during this time.” Amway employees have
Three suspects are on the run after getting in and out of the Black Arsenal gun store in Stevensville this morning in about 30 seconds, and getting away with five long guns. Surveillance photos released by Lincoln
St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson is thanking residents for their understanding of how the city has had to change how it operates during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Monday night’s city commission meeting, he said while City
The contract is in place for the demolition of what’s become known as the “Tarp House” in the city of St. Joseph. The home at the corner of Niles Avenue and Hoyt as you enter the city
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to start a liquor buy-back program to help restaurants and bars harmed by the COVID-19 disaster. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed
13 new testing sites for COVID-19 are opening this week around Michigan, and one will be in Benton Harbor. The site at InterCare on M-139 is a drive-thru testing center, meaning the patient will not have to
State Senator Kim LaSata is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to ease some of the COVID-19 restrictions on landscaping companies. She’s sent a letter to the governor warning that a failure to allow Michigan residents to follow
