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Here’s Ruby! This very sweet and loveable girl came to Cass County Animal Control back in February, looking for a few good meals and some new friends. Ruby enjoys her time outside and loves to have a few toys around as well. She is blessed with a terrific personality, plus she is absolutely stunning! Since her stay at the shelter, Ruby has been updated on all her vac...

In today's news: The OutCenter Southwest Michigan has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the city of Benton Harbor to obtain records related to the denial of its 2025 PrideFest permit application.  Mark your calendars because the Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its annual Legislative Forum next month.  The city of St. Joseph is going to be getting a cybersecurity au...

Sarah from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber introduces us to Chris Britton of New Heights CCDA to review the great work they did in 2024 to serve the community. Check out smrchamber.com for more great organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: First pot dealer approved in Benton Township PrideFest organizers still seeking answers from Benton Harbor Area doctors concerned about potential for measles spread  and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Site preparations are slated to begin this week for the new Lakeshore Trail, a multi-use trail along M-63 between Harbor Shores and the Whirlpool headquarters.  St. Joseph City Commissioners are pleased to learn lighthouse tours are going to continue this summer.  The South Haven Visitors Bureau is announcing two new initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility for visit...

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/...

In today's news: New harbor authority approved for St. Joseph River Palisades restart receives good news in the form of continued funding South Haven approves new short term rental rules and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: In a sign the new Trump administration is committed to the project, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Monday announced the release of the second loan disbursement to Holtec International for the Palisades Nuclear Plant restart.  Heading into a new construction season, drivers are being reminded there will be big work taking place along Red Arrow Highway in m...

In today's news: Erosion plan firms up for Hagar Park Beach Double-fatal accident in Bertrand Twp. Clean Water Corps looking for volunteers and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Hagar Township Board of Trustees is moving toward the approval of a contract to combat erosion at Hagar Park Beach.  The Michigan Clean Water Corps is looking for volunteer lake monitors, and it's planning some training sessions for those volunteers next month.  The Lincoln Township Library is holding a contest to decorate some banners that will be posted around the...

In today's news: Windy conditions and potential for severe weather tonight Lincoln and St. Joseph townships still at odds over sewer line Area U.S. Rep Tim Walberg says it's up to Senate Dems to keep US Govt open and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 n...

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/...

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ref...

In today's news: Major infrastructure project getting underway in Buchanan Former Paw Paw Schools employee arrested for wire fraud Two Benton Harbor men arrested for drug distribution in New Buffalo and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Work has gotten underway on a major infrastructure project in downtown Buchanan.  Seasonal weight restrictions are in effect on roads in Berrien and Van Buren counties.  A one-time candidate for Michigan House in Southwest Michigan has written a book about her experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: One person in custody after ramming gate at Cook Nuclear Power Plant Bangor Mayor responds to intense verbal altercation between officials and public Cass County's prosecutor weighing charges in alleged referee assault case and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspect has been taken to the Berrien County Jail and is facing multiple charges after a crash at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman this week.  Berrien County's broadband committee, BC Bit, is now seeing the end of its mission approaching. Representatives of more than 30 non-profit organizations gathered at Corewell Health Lakeland Medical Center on Thursday to talk about how they ca...

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