Episodes

  • Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 03-13-25
    Mar 13 2025

    In today's news:

    Berrien County's broadband committee is drafting a letter of support for internet service providers applying for new grants to roll out high-speed service to the remaining properties in the area that lack it.

    The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is starting to think about its options for expanding the county animal shelter.

    The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees taken no action on two proposals from St. Joseph Township to resolve the legal battle over use of the Maiden Lane sewer line.

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    13 mins
  • St. Joseph Public Schools presents News from the Bear Den! - Mar. 11, 2025
    Mar 13 2025

    As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community!

    For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/

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    4 mins
  • Southwest Michigan's Morning News for Thursday, March 13, 2025
    Mar 13 2025

    In today's news:

    • DOGE Jr. organization formed by Berrien County GOP
    • Area congressman says Education Department should right size, but remain
    • Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards $145,000 for community projects
    • and more!

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    10 mins
  • Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 03-12-25
    Mar 12 2025

    In today's news:

    The legal battle between St. Joseph Township and Lincoln Township over the use of the Maiden Lane sewer line remains at a standstill, but there could be movement as soon as Thursday.

    Could a version of DOGE be coming to Berrien County?

    Two Michigan Works locations in Mid-Michigan are closing due to coming funding cuts expected at Capital Area Michigan Works. However, that doesn't mean Michigan Works statewide will be affected.

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    13 mins
  • Southwest Michigan's Morning News for Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    Mar 12 2025

    In today's news:

    • Michigan State Police says FEMA funds are stalled
    • More road work coming to I-94 from Coloma to Watervliet
    • Area golf course prepare to open for the season
    • and more!

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    12 mins
  • Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 03-11-25
    Mar 11 2025

    In today's news:

    There's yet more work coming to I-94 in Berrien County. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us MDOT is going to repave the highway between Coloma and Watervliet starting Monday.

    An engineer with the Van Buren County Road Commission has won a statewide award for a project done last year.

    With the weather warming up around Southwest Michigan, golf courses are starting to see their phones ringing again.

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    13 mins
  • Southwest Michigan's Morning News for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
    Mar 11 2025

    In today's news:

    • Governor Whitmer makes surprise visit to Benton Harbor
    • Cass County Prosecutor still weighing charges in alleged referee assault case
    • Local health officials reflect on COVID pandemic, 5 years forward
    • and more!

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    9 mins
  • Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 03-10-25
    Mar 10 2025

    In today's news:

    A Bainbridge Township man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Monday morning.

    Legislation intended to encourage the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Michigan has received its first state House committee hearing.

    It was five years ago Monday that the first two cases of COVID-19 were identified in Michigan, and healthcare providers across the state are reflecting on how things have changed and what we have learned since.

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    14 mins