WSJM Morning News – February 11, 2019

  • Despite her concerns about the GOP-passed requirement tying work rules to Healthy Michigan benefits, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is still approving the new policy.
  • Area law enforcement officials are trying to help clear up confusion regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state.
  • New legislation from state Representative Beth Griffin is aimed at reducing prison costs by changing the way the state treats prisoners who are sick or frail.
  • South Haven Area Emergency Services is investigating a suspected propane explosion that leveled a Casco Township home and sent a woman to the hospital.
  • A car – pedestrian accident in Niles has claimed the life of a 70-year-old man.
  • Some announcements for the South Haven Speaker Series.
  • A month of busts at the Blue Water Bridge results in 15 THOUSAND dollars worth of drug seizures.
  • Three days of events honoring Michigan Congressman John Dingell begin today.
  • Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is running for president.
  • More performances than awards at Sunday night’s Grammys.