Two people were rescued from Lake Michigan off South Haven on Tuesday after they ran into some trouble while kayaking. South Haven Area Emergency Services tells us responders were dispatched to Packard Park around 2 p.m. The
Bigger venues will be allowed to reopen soon under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest executive order. Michigan Convention and Visitor Bureaus Director Larisa Draves explained why they’re necessary in these trying times. “Larger venues such as stadiums will
The South Haven Police Department is investigating a shooting incident late Monday. It says officers in the afternoon were notified of a large number of visitors in town for a beach party that had been advertised on
Travel is picking up at Flint Bishop International Airport. So says Director Nino Sapone, who told Michigan News Network traffic was down big in April because of COVID-19. “April was really a downfall,” Sapore said. “We were
As local businesses reopen, there are lingering concerns about the long term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional president of PNC Bank, Ric Devore, told Michigan News Network this week the federal government is making important
From the Associated Press — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will allow immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents to come to Canada. It’s a slight easing of border restrictions enacted due to
The St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education has been presented with a budget road map as schools in Michigan are expected to face major funding challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board says
City operations in St. Joseph are slowly returning back to semi-normal. City Manager John Hodgson told commissioners on Monday he’s been working with the Berrien County Health Department as certain local attractions come back to life. “Perhaps
The St. Joseph City Commission has issued a statement calling for a commitment to racial justice and healing as protests continue around the nation following the killing of George Floyd. Speaking during a Monday virtual meeting, St.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding the public about the risk of accidentally spreading invasive species while moving firewood. Invasive insects that are a threat to trees can be easily transported into new
With restaurants around Michigan once again allowed to welcome dine-in customers, the Berrien County Health Department has some advice to help keep customers safe. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the department is charged with making sure
The number of new COVID-19 cases being reported around Michigan for Monday is 129. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there are 17 additional coronavirus deaths to report for Monday. Since the start of
As Michigan begins to reopen, libraries are calling back staff who haven’t been to work in 13 weeks. Van Buren District Library Director Dan Hutchins tells WSJM News library directors across the state have been in contact
The Benton Township Police Department has released more information on a weekend shooting outside the Orchards Mall. It says three people were shot at a large gathering in the parking lot just before 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammed says Americans should not be afraid of protests because protests spawned our nation. Muhammed spoke to St. Joseph Rotarians Monday, saying he was not surprised recent Benton Harbor protests have been peaceful.
The Pokagon Gaming Authority has announced its plans for the reopening of casinos in Michigan and Indiana. The following statement has been released by the Pokagon Gaming Authority. The Pokagon Gaming Authority is pleased to announce that
State Senator Kim LaSata is planning to hold open office hours this month, but with a twist due to COVID-19. LaSata will host sessions with the public outdoors. 21st District residents will have three times to ask
Restaurants and bars in Michigan are the latest businesses to reopen this week as the recovery from the coronavirus moves forward. There are safety protocols that business owners have to follow in order to re-open and there
The worst of the effects of the coronavirus on the economy may be behind us. That’s the finding of Brian long, from Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business. He spoke with Michigan News Network this
From the Associated Press — A city council member in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has apologized for jokingly suggesting shooting demonstrators who commit violence or vandalism during a July 4th celebration. Escanaba Council Member Ralph Blasier made the
A new survey of teachers from across the state of Michigan shows the vast majority have many concerns over what a return to school might look like this fall. Paula Herbart is President of the Michigan Education
Michigan is reporting 121 additional cases of COVID-19 around the state for Sunday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the total up to 58,870 since the start of the pandemic. There were
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has begun its annual Christmas in June food drive. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News the agency collects food for 38 pantries around southwest Michigan each June when they see need
Things are starting to reopen in Michigan, but one very big chain, AMC, says they may not make it if this lasts much longer. Cory Jacobson, is the owner of Phoenix Theatres based in Southeast Michigan. He
The Rotary Club of South Haven has honored its teacher of the year. The Rotary released the following statement on Sunday morning: A South Haven teacher who took an extraordinary path to becoming an educator has been
The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight on Sunday. It says officers were called to the Orchards Mall shortly before 2 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Assistant Secretary of State Heaster Wheeler have announced they will participate in conversations and listening sessions in the months ahead regarding the disenfranchised Michigan communities that typically have low turnout
An estimated 400 to 500 people took part in a march against racial injustice in South Haven on Saturday. The march started at Elkenburg park with speakers from the community and proceeded to the South Haven Pavilion.
Ford is delaying the return of most of it’s salaried workers. Some workers, who needed to be on site, have already returned. Ford telling the others Friday they won’t be coming back until at least September. No
Michigan is reporting 224 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the total since the start of the pandemic to 58,749. The state reports 36 additional coronavirus
