Many schools in the Big 10 allow alcohol sales in their college stadiums, but not Michigan. Some state lawmakers have now introduced bills to change that. State Representative Graham Filler has co-sponsored a bill in the House
Four days of twang is underway in Niles as a the 20-year anniversary of the Niles Bluegrass Festival kicked off Thursday evening at Riverfront Park. Hosted by the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles, the festival features about
There will be a series of open houses next month on the Berrien County Trails Master Plan. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News work started on the plan last winter as the Friends
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says the city of Benton Harbor’s water system has met the requirements of Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule during the most recent six-month sampling period. Test results released
From the Associated Press — A Republican candidate for Michigan governor has pleaded not guilty for his actions during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Ryan Kelley has said he and other supporters
Former professional boxer and Navy veteran Walter Swann was named the new president of the Dowagiac Rotary Club on Thursday. The 80-year-old Swann has taught boxing in the Dowagiac area for more than 20 years since relocating
Four Battle Creek men are facing charges after allegedly breaking into some marijuana dispensaries in Van Buren County and then leading police on a chase. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies responded to an alarm
Organizers of a campaign to let the voters decide abortion rights in Michigan say they have gathered more than enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot. The announcement was made by Linh Song at the
Four Republicans vying for your vote to be Michigan’s next governor debated for the fifth time ahead of the August 2nd primary in Grand Rapids Wednesday. A portion of the debate dedicated to abortion rights and gubernatorial
A suspect and a Detroit police officer have been shot and killed on the city’s west side. Detroit Police Chief James White said the officer and his partner responded about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a call of
Regulators have approved a plan from Michigan’s largest utility to stop burning coal to generate energy by 2025. Consumers Energy aims to get more than 60% of its energy from renewable sources by 2040, and to tap
By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com After decades of research, the story of a famous and mysterious local organization is headed to the big screen. A new documentary exploring the origins and history of Benton Harbor’s House of David
A local fire department has taken a big step to improve its response in emergency rescue situations. The Benton Charter Township Fire Department announced the purchased of new, battery powered Jaws of Life rescue tools this week,
A fundraiser has been launched for the Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph following a fire Tuesday that forced it to close. Boss Services has started a Go Fund Me, seeking to raise $5,000, which it’s offering
The city of South Haven will install life jacket loaner stations at the North and South Beaches, thanks to a donation from Safe Kids Worldwide. Public Works Director Bill Hunter says the non-profit works to protect kids
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it’s giving out 300,000 additional COVID-19 tests to Michigan residents through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. Department Director of Communicable Disease Joe Coyle tells WSJM News
A workshop on the Michigan Reconnect program will be held at Lake Michigan College this month. LMC Admissions Director Caroline Tubbs tells us a representative of the program will be on hand to answer questions. Michigan Reconnect
The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety will close six parking lots in the city early Saturday and Sunday for artists to park for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. They will open to the public
A South Haven man is facing charges for boating while intoxicated over the holiday weekend. Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the 33-year-old on the Black River shortly before midnight on July 3, right after the Light
The Benton Harbor City Commission chambers will be getting some technology upgrades following action Tuesday by the body. Commissioners were considering a $67,000 plan to purchase new equipment like microphones and cameras so meetings can be broadcast
After most local residents had finished setting off their fireworks late Monday night, Mother Nature provided her own explosive display early Tuesday morning in the skies over southwest Michigan. Watch below as the lightning lights up the
From the Associated Press — The father of the jet engine-powered semitruck driver who died during a performance at a southwestern Michigan air show says the truck burst into flames after a blown tire ruptured the fuel
One person was in critical condition and another suffered non-life threatening injuries following a 4th of July crash in Van Buren County. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office reported that at about 8:41 p.m. Monday evening, deputies
There will be a forum this week with candidates for the Michigan House in the 38th District. The event is a partnership between WSJM News and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. The chamber’s Arthur Havlicek tells WSJM
July’s Love Local Weekend in St. Joseph is about to kick into gear. More than 150 classic cars are set to cruise onto the bluff next week as the Mike Yore Memorial Car Show returns to downtown
Set for July 31 is the annual TCC Verizon School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. District Manager of the TCC Verizon store in St. Joseph Chris Bryers tells WSJM News they give out hundreds of backpacks to kids each
If you don’t think there are enough construction projects going on right now on Michigan highways, another one will start Monday in Berrien County. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’ll be working
Deputies with the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division arrested a 33-year-old South Haven man this weekend for operating a vessel while intoxicated on the waters of the Black River in South Haven. At about 11:40
The Curious Kids Museum in downtown St. Joseph is closed after a fire Tuesday morning. Museum Director Lori Marciniak tells WSJM News she never saw any active flames, but the problem was electrical and started in the
Drivers are once again paying less than $5 a gallon for gasoline on average in the state. Triple-A Michigan says the average price in the state is down 11¢ in the past week to $4.94 a gallon,
