WSJM Morning News-8/7/2020

August 7, 2020 Newscasts, Podcasts
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WSJM Morning News-8/7/2020

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In this edition:

  • The Berrien County Health Department is looking to hire new staff members as it works to combat COVID-19 in the community.
  • Berrien County has the best COVID-19 testing record in the state of Michigan.
  • The state has 722 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, putting the overall number at 85,429 since March.
  • With Michigan State Police now having dedicated six troopers to Benton Harbor for the summer, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is also chipping in.
  • Baroda-Lake Township Police are investigating a deadly crash on I-94 Wednesday night that shut down the westbound lanes for about 5 hours.
  • Washington lawmakers continue to negotiate an extension to federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will discuss the 2019 safety performance of the Palisades nuclear power plant, during a virtual meeting scheduled for August 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says nearly one third of the state’s voting age population took part in this week’s primary elections.
  • A major drainage project will be done in Watervliet this year in tandem with water system improvements.