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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: More than 500 marijuana plants found in illegal grow operation in Baroda Paid parking starts in downtown St. Joseph on May 15 South Haven votes to find out more about a proposed lifeguard program and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Enforcement Team has seized more than 550 marijuana plants from an unlicensed growth operation in Baroda Township. State Representative Joey Andrews will welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Benton Harbor this week for a town hall.  The Friends of Berrien County Trails are reflecting a major milestone in the group's history as a ribbon cutting approa...

In today's news: Traffic detour: Westbound I-94 ramp onto Napier Avenue is closed till mid-July National protest against President Trump reflected in a large way in St. Joseph Area officials warn about high river levels and discourage water recreation and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a sweetheart named Nike here, a 6-year-old, mellow buddy with a beautiful fawn-colored coat. He's a total lovebug, just wants to be near you, and loves a good tug-o-war or just having a toy in his mouth! Now, Nike's got heartworm, but don't let that scare you! Friends of BCAS are covering his treatment. He's a "Velcro dog," meaning he's all about affection, not just playtime. He's a...

In today's news: The deadline to file to run for St. Joseph City Commission this year is coming up at the end of the month.  Friends of Berrien County Trails are planning to celebrate a new milestone in the construction of the Marquette Greenway, a 60-mile trail planned between Chicago and New Buffalo.  Coming back to the city of St. Joseph this summer will be Movies in the Park.  S...

In today's news: Free downtown parking opened up for St. Joseph residents Illinois man's body recovered from Paw Paw River near Lawrence Beacon Health System acquires Ascension Healthcare in SW Michigan and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department has recovered the body of an Illinois man who drowned in the Paw Paw River Thursday. The Coloma Road bridge over the Paw Paw River could reopen next week after the Berrien County Road Department closed it for some unscheduled repairs last month.  The Berrien County Sheriff's Department is conducting extra patrols this month to look fo...

In today's news: Uncancelled! $20 million grant to Benton Harbor is back on again National Guard members from SW Mich called to help with ice storm recovery Westbound Napier Ave ramp at I-94 closed next week and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The $20 million EPA grant to the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission for resiliency projects around the city of Benton Harbor that was announced last year by the Biden administration and then canceled by the Trump administration last week is now being reinstated. Benton Township is getting its second marijuana-related business, just weeks after the board of trustees approved a...

In today's news: Double-murder suspect arrested after home invasion in Covert More severe weather set for Southwest Michigan Wednesday afternoon State says Benton Harbor Area Schools stand to lose $4.5 million from Feds and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A murder suspect out of Kansas City, Missouri is in custody in Van Buren County following a break in and struggle with police on Saturday.  National hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group has released a new report on maternity care in hospitals around the country, and found many of them too often rely on C-sections for births. That includes Corewell Health Lakeland in St. Josep...

Sarah Spoonholtz from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber joins Zack to cover a great virtual event for employers concerning child care, plus a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting in the next few weeks. Check out SMRChamber.com for more and to get registered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Two West Michigan tornadoes confirmed after Sunday's storms Crews continue restoring electricity as more than 7,000 still out in SW Michigan MDOT prepares to unveil downtown St. Joseph Main Street plan and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Indiana Michigan Power is doing what it can to restore electric service to the thousands of customers who lost it during Sunday's storms.  Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is hoping something can be done to bring back at least a portion of a $20 million federal grant awarded to the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission for a variety of projects in the city after the Trump...

In today's news: Severe storms knock out power for thousands  Federal government cancels $20 million grant for Benton Harbor New child seat law goes into effect this week and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Construction should get started this summer of fall on the new Lakeview Trail near Benton Harbor and St. Joseph.  The Berrien County Youth Fair isn't until August, but volunteers and staff are already hard at work preparing for the 80th annual event, and now they've announced the grandstand lineup.  Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon consider an updated parks pol...

In today's news: Benton Township shooting suspect arrested Hagar Township putting the brakes on wind and solar farms House of David hotel back on the market and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The city of South Haven is working with the Van Buren-Cass District Health Department and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to determine what's caused a large bird kill-off in the past week.  Township leaders from around southern Berrien County are heaping praise on the Berrien County Road Department for the ongoing Red Arrow Highway work.  Berrien County has...

In today's news: Benton Harbor's schools superintendent calls it quits One year after surplus and tax refund, Bridgman schools cutting teachers Several area traffic crashes result in fatalities  and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy Boy:  Don’t be fooled by the name! It turns out this sweet kitten we thought was a little girl is a little boy!! (Surprise! Sometimes we get it wrong.) Daisy Boy is an energetic and outgoing tuxedo kitten who loves to explore his surroundings and play with toys. He adores attention and is always ready for a cuddle session. Daisy Boy is eager to find a forever family who...

In today's news: An 8-year-old girl is dead and her 12-year-old brother in critical following a crash between an SUV and an Amish buggy Wednesday morning in Van Buren County.  Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Kelvin Butts has announced that he will step down after two years in the role.  Some major cuts are coming to Bridgman Public Schools, months after Superintendent Shane Pet...

In today's news: Niles high school teacher on leave following predator allegations posted online Movement to make Michigan nuclear moving forward in Lansing Benton Harbor high school football getting some law enforcement leadership and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A package of legislation intended to spur the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Michigan while attracting workers in the nuclear energy field to Michigan has been approved by a state House committee.  Spending cuts at the federal level could affect our experience checking out books at local libraries.  Lest We Forget is gearing up for its annual reenactmen...

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/...