WSJM Morning News – January 14, 2019

  • The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office is charging the wife of an active duty Army sergeant who was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve in St. Joseph Township with his murder.
  • Discussions are underway on the future of potential marijuana businesses in South Haven.
  • Work is progressing toward the city of St. Joseph potentially becoming the 45th local government in the state to add specific civil rights protections for the LGBT community into a local ordinance.
  • The Berrien County Treasurer’s Office will hold three meetings in the coming months to get property owners who are behind on their taxes signed up for payment plans so they can avoid foreclosure.
  • A crowdfunding effort is underway for the restoration of an historic home in Niles.
  • The partial federal government shutdown is in its fourth week.
  • Proponents of online gambling in Michigan may “try again” with a new governor in office.
  • Public services at Sleeping Bear Dunes are expected to be up and running, despite the government shutdown.
  • As the government shutdown drags on, the FDA says it will resume some food inspections.
  • A battle is brewing over big stars presenting at awards shows.