Anne Lurea

2 months ago | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

Across the country, the number of people living without homes, on the street or in shelters, continues to rise at an alarming rate. Last year's State of Homelessness report showed a record-high 653,104 experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2023, a more than 12% increase over the previous year. Efforts to improve the situation locally continue in St. Joseph County.

Jan 22, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

President Donald Trump has been busy in his first few days back in office. Some of his supporters in Congress are discussing their hopes for what will be accomplished over the next few months. Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga (R) calls the President's efforts these last few days, "aggressive."Which Huizenga says is what was expected - and he's got a laundry list of goals he says the administration should be focused on in the coming weeks.

Jan 16, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

Could Indiana be the next state to legalize marijuana? That's the question many are asking after a press conference held in Indianapolis Wednesday. Several elected leaders from across the state joined the Safe and Regulated Coalition to announce the recently-filed HB 1630, which would regulate marijuana for those 21 years of age and older in Indiana. Legislators behind the bill say, in the state, marijuana would have a similar market to alcohol or tobacco.

Jan 15, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

TOPICS:MichiganGovernor WhitmerDetroit Auto ShowEconomyAuto industryManufacturing jobsBipartisanInfrastructureThe future of the state of Michigan -- that was the focus at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 'Road Ahead' Address at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday. Her message ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration Monday is that she wants to find common ground with the president-elect. Governor Whitmer says that includes a common sense path forward for the state's economy.

Jan 14, 2025 | wsbt.com | Anne Lurea

Suffering from back pain is a common complaintBut when it starts to spread — and stops you from doing the things you love — how do you fix it? Experts say this pain can be debilitating. And that was the case for this patient. The good news, though — she says there's help and you can get it here locally. Amy Nussbaum lives a life not unlike many others — she has a job, a family and she maintains an active lifestyle.