MI retail sales down in Janaury
Retail sales in Michigan in January were down 10% from January of last year.. ...Read Full Story
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US imposes 'crushing' sanctions on Russia two years after Ukraine invasion
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. has announced more than 500 sanctions on Russia, its enablers, and its war machine on Friday as the world marks two years since Russia attacked Ukraine.. ...Read Full Story
Michigan drops 4th straight with 76-62 loss at Northwestern – WSJM Morning Sports
Commissioners have eye on speed limit legislation
Legislation that would give local governments more authority to set speed limits on roads in their jurisdiction has the attention of Berrien County Commissioners.. ...Read Full Story
Nesbitt, colleagues introduce ‘Strong Borders, Safe Communities’ plan
State Senator Aric Nesbitt and Republican colleagues have introduced legislation to protect Michigan from the effects of illegal immigration.. ...Read Full Story
County Board accepts grant for crisis intervention program
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has accepted a $266,000 grant to implement a life skills program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan.. ...Read Full Story
Van Buren County gets $3 million to rehab building in Decatur
A $3 million state grant will help to fix up a dilapidated property in the village of Decatur.. ...Read Full Story
DHS looking for increased authority to investigate drug crimes
(WASHINGTON) — It would only take a small change in legislation to allow more Homeland Security Investigations agents to investigate drug crimes without first getting the authority to do so from the Justice Department, a top Immigration and Customs Enforcement official told ABC News Thursday.. ...Read Full Story
County Commissioners discuss implications of new red flag law
Michigan’s new gun laws took effect this month, and that’s prompted the Berrien County Board of Commissioners to consider how this could affect the county budget.. ...Read Full Story
Road Department planning information sessions on two upcoming projects
The Berrien County Road Department is planning a couple of informational sessions on road projects coming up this year.. ...Read Full Story
Change of venue denied for Michigan school shooter’s father
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge on Thursday denied a change of venue request made by the father of a Michigan school shooter in his involuntary manslaughter case.. ...Read Full Story
Berrien County Clerk not seeking reelection
Berrien County voters will select a new county clerk this year.. ...Read Full Story
New survey captures national divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms
(NEW YORK) — Schools nationwide have been at the center of the country’s culture wars. Restrictions on education and programs relating to race, gender, and sexual orientation have been implemented in several states, while schools and libraries are facing increasing waves of book-banning attempts.. ...Read Full Story
U of M prof publishes book on media misinformation
A new book from a University of Michigan Law School Professor says that advancements in technology are amplifying false claims and disinformation.. ...Read Full Story
County Road Association: $2.4 billion more needed for roads
The County Road Association of Michigan on Wednesday released a report outlining how much funding is needed to keep fixing more than 90,000 miles of roads in the state.. ...Read Full Story
Poll finds Trump ahead in Michigan
A new EPIC-MRA poll surveyed 600 likely Michigan voters about a potential matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.. ...Read Full Story
Fields tells St. Brown Brothers podcast he wants to stay in Chicago – WSJM Morning Sports
After 2-year-old girl shoots self, man becomes first person charged under Michigan’s gun storage law
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver last week pleaded not guilty after becoming the first person charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of guns.. ...Read Full Story
Upton weighs in on Biden impeachment inquiry, Trump, inaction in Congress
Retired Congressman Fred Upton says Republican efforts to impeach President Joe Biden are dead on the vine.. ...Read Full Story
Benton Township Trustees approve changes to employee handbook
The Benton Township Board of Trustees this week approved some changes to the employee handbook to make management of staff simpler. One change would make township employees at-will employees, rather than “just cause” employees.. ...Read Full Story
Nesbitt calls for contingency budget
State Senator Aric Nesbitt is calling for Governor Gretchen Whitmer to release a second, contingency budget.. ...Read Full Story
Early voting turnout slow in Berrien County
With early voting now underway across Michigan for the first time ever, in-person turnout has been slow.. ...Read Full Story
1 in 4 children in New York City are living in poverty, study says
(NEW YORK) — Poverty in New York City is rising at a startling rate and it’s affecting the city’s most vulnerable residents — children, according to a newly released report.. ...Read Full Story
Reduced Great Lakes ice could threaten coastal infrastructure
The Great Lakes have seen record low levels of ice cover this winter.. ...Read Full Story
Wendzel brings back the Southwest Michigan School Spirit Tournament
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has announced the return of the Southwest Michigan School Spirit Tournament.. ...Read Full Story
DOJ charges Japanese Yakuza leader for allegedly attempting to traffic nuclear materials
(NEW YORK) — The Justice Department unsealed new charges against a leader of the notorious Japanese Yakuza gang who they accuse of attempting to traffic weapons-grade nuclear materials from Burma to other countries, according to a newly announced superseding indictment.. ...Read Full Story
Girl dies after getting buried in sand at Florida beach
(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — A young girl has died and a boy has been hospitalized after they fell into a hole in the sand at a beach Tuesday at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida.. ...Read Full Story
Gilchrist promotes early voting
For the first time, Michigan voters are heading to the polls early, ahead of next week’s presidential primary election in the state.. ...Read Full Story
Advocates pushing for more federal support for special education
Decades ago, Congress approved the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. At the time, it committed to funding 40% of special education in classrooms, but consistently have come up short.. ...Read Full Story
Volunteers picked 31,000 pounds of trash out of MI waterways last year
Volunteers picked up more trash out of Michigan rivers and streams last year than in previous years.. ...Read Full Story
Spartans fall short in 78-71 home loss to Iowa – WSJM Morning Sports
Hunter Biden informant charged with lying had high-level Russian contacts: Documents
(WASHINGTON) — The informant accused of fabricating a story about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden taking $5 million each in bribes allegedly had high-level Russian intelligence contacts, according to newly filed court documents.. ...Read Full Story
Benton Township expanding broadband to unserved residents
About 200 properties in Benton Township that currently have no access to broadband internet will soon be able to get it, thanks to Berrien County and the Benton Township Board of Trustees.. ...Read Full Story
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit in Michigan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Sidney Powell and other lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump over $150,000 in sanctions they were ordered to pay for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Michigan.. ...Read Full Story
New plan formed to honor former Kal Haven Trail covered bridge
A new partnership has been formed in South Haven to honor the iconic Nichols Bridge.. ...Read Full Story
Major I-94 project starts in Berrien County next month
Construction starts in early March on a major I-94 project in Berrien County.. ...Read Full Story
Property inspections now underway in St. Joseph
Property inspections are now underway in the city of St. Joseph.. ...Read Full Story
South Haven Council to discuss regulations on floating homes next month
The question of how to regulate floating homes, or houseboats, in South Haven is being explored by the city council.. ...Read Full Story
Early voting open; voters considering some school millage proposals
Early voting is now underway throughout Michigan for next Tuesday’s primary election.. ...Read Full Story
YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, business partner Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced in child abuse case
(ST. GEORGE, Utah) — YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, who pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse of two of her children, was sentenced Tuesday to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in prison.. ...Read Full Story
Police identify body found along Lake Michigan shore in Allegan County
Police have identified a body that was found along the Lake Michigan shore in Allegan County last week.. ...Read Full Story
New state law requires lead testing for children
Lead testing is now mandated for Michigan children.. ...Read Full Story
MI lawmaker pushing for Republican school safety package after delays
State Representative Mike Harris of Waterford is calling for the state Legislature to pass a package of school safety bills that have been sitting for a year.. ...Read Full Story
Red Wings close road trip with 4-3 OT win in Seattle – WSJM Morning Sports
South Haven approves moratorium on short-term rentals
A six-month moratorium on short-term rentals has been approved by the South Haven City Council.. ...Read Full Story
Michigan Congresswoman pushing “uncommitted” vote in Democratic primary
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is urging Democrats in Michigan to vote “uncommitted” in the upcoming presidential primary election, rather than voting for President Joe Biden.. ...Read Full Story
Auditions soon for production of Mean Girls Jr. at Citadel in Benton Harbor
Coming up soon will be auditions for the Citadel Dance and Music Center’s production of Mean Girls.. ...Read Full Story
Scientists note dwindling Great Lakes ice cover
Michigan has experienced record low levels of ice cover on the Great Lakes this year, and scientists are highlighting why that’s important.. ...Read Full Story
Giveback Night at Plank’s Tavern to benefit domestic violence shelter
A giveback night for the Caring Connection Empowerment Center will be held next month at Plank’s Tavern in St. Joseph.. ...Read Full Story
MDOT gets big response to St. Joseph road construction survey
It turns out drivers in the St. Joseph area have lots of thoughts about how Main Street downtown can be improved.. ...Read Full Story
Salvation Army of Niles working on new home
The Salvation Army of Niles will soon begin work on a new building.. ...Read Full Story
Bipartisan House members unveil new border, foreign aid proposal
(NEW YORK) — After Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the Senate-passed national security supplemental, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveiled a new proposal late last week to provide defense-only aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and funds for the U.S. southern border — however, it’s not yet clear if GOP leadership will consider it.. ...Read Full Story
One arrested after police chase through Berrien County
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reports no one was seriously injured after a suspect crashed his vehicle trying to run from police early Sunday morning.. ...Read Full Story
Search continues after 11-year-old girl disappears from Texas school bus stop
(LIVINGSTON, Texas) — Authorities are searching for an 11-year-old Texas girl who vanished Thursday and police say a person of interest in the case has been taken into custody.. ...Read Full Story
NEw program aims to improve dental health among Michigan kids
A new Michigan law, signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in December, will expand access to dental care for children statewide.. ...Read Full Story
East wins NBA no-defense All Star Game 211-186 – WSJM Morning Sports
What to know about early voting
Early voting for the February 27 primary began across Berrien County Saturday.. ...Read Full Story
State testing Benton Harbor, Benton Township residents for chemical exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding its Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project into Benton Harbor and Benton Township.. ...Read Full Story
Haley won't say if she'd still back Trump as GOP nominee: 'I am running against him for a reason'
(WASHINGTON)– Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday wouldn’t definitively say if she’ll back primary rival Donald Trump in the general election but stressed that she’s staying in the race against him because of what she called his unfitness for office.. ...Read Full Story
Krasl Art Fair to seek generation donation upon entry
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the special event permit for the 2024 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.. ...Read Full Story
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