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Kate Ort of Lakeshore girls track and field is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.   Kate is currently in her junior year at Lakeshore and has a 3.2 GPA During the week, Lakeshore participated in 3 meets, In a meet against Portage Central, won the 400 meter dash with a time of 57.78, which broke her own school record, and her 1600 meter relay team also came in 1st. Then in a meet at St....

In today's news: The city of South Haven has applied for an emergency dredging permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to get its recreational harbor ready for boaters this summer as the water in the harbor has become too shallow.  President Donald Trump has signed an executive order slashing federal funding to public broadcasters PBS and NPR. How does that affect WNIT in South Bend? Berrien...

Fresh Perspective with Baird Wealth Management A unique segment from our WSJM Morning Show with Ken & Friends where we visit with Mike Wyble from Baird Wealth Management to talk about news and views in the financial retirement realm! For more information, visit https://stjoseph.bairdwealth.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly United We Thrive segment from United Way of Southwest Michigan. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about the mission, vision, and programs of the local United Way organization and find out how you can get involved to make a difference! For more information: https://www.uwsm.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On Paul Layendecker's 'Daily BuZz' today! How long does it take hackers to figure out our passwords? A soviet era spacecraft is about to crash (somewhere) on earth! And the Italians have their own 'fantasy football' game for picking a pope?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The Pistons season ends in game 6 with a 116-113 loss to the Knicks.  Jalen Brunson has 40 for New York, who will face defending champs Boston in Round 2. Tigers, Sox, and Cubs win on Thursday,  Tigers will face the Angels again tonight at 9:38 with Skubal on the mount, 9:15 pregame on WSJM. NHL Leafs, Golden Knights, Oilers advance to round 2, Avs force game 7 at Dallas....

This is Southwest Michigan's Morning news podcast for Friday, May 2, 2025, produced in the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com/ .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Congressman Bill Huizenga isn't laying out a timetable for making a decision on whether to run for the U.S. Senate, but he's feeling pretty good about the idea.  A St. Joseph man who was killed Wednesday in a Benton Township crash has been identified as a popular instructor at Lake Michigan College. As Benton Township plans the creation of a new park near the intersection of...

Belting it out behind the wheel! Dog Walking injuries? And bugs are idiots! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Javy Baez 9th career grand slam leads the Tigers over Houston 7-4 to avoid the sweep.   Detroit is at the LA Angels tonight at 9:38pm, a 9:15 pregame on WSJM. Cubs fall to Pirates 4-3 as fan falls 21 feet from bleachers out on the field.   White Sox lose to Brewers 6-4. NBA playoffs, Houston over Golden State to force game 6, T-Wolves eliminate Luca, LeBron and...

In today's news: Police investigate fatal head-on crash in Benton Township  St. Joseph rental inspections contracted out and fees increase Benton Harbor's Second Baptist Church celebrates 150 years and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The city of St. Joseph is notifying the public the Whirlpool Compass Fountain below the bluff downtown won't be opening on its traditional date this year.  St. Joseph City Manager Emily Hackworth has received a positive performance evaluation from city commissioners.  It's time once again for the Bridgman Open Air Market to reopen for the season.  See omnystudio.com...

Predicting your adult weight. Cutting the climb. And GET OUT of my swimming pool! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The Pistons push back and force a game 6 back in Detroit on Thursday after a 106-103 win over the Knicks.  Indiana eliminates Milwaukee in 5 games after a 119-188 OT win.  Boston advances, Denver takes 3-2 lead on the Clippers Tigers fall at Houston 6-4, Tigers looks to avoid the sweep today at 2:10, a 1:45 pregame on WSJM, Brewers beat Sox, Cubs blank Pirates NHL, Ottawa...

In today's news: Third interim police chief appointed in South Haven Corewell Health announces apartment complex plan in St. Joseph St. Joseph city commission balks at paying for maternity leave and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Applications are now available for the next round of Heart of Cook grants. Corewell Health is planning to build some new apartments in St. Joseph.  Thursday is the big day for the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen as it completes its move into a new location. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock about some of the construction projects that have been happening recently in and around the Berrien RESA campus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Keven Lewis, First Student, Inc. about Spring travel safety as school is still in session for the next few months.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savings. What savings? Eating 'risky foods' behind the wheel. And take it from "Pete" Tatt removal isn't cheap! That's' what Paul is BuZzin' about today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers can't hold on to a 3-0 lead and drop their 3rd straight road game in an 8-5 loss in Houston, rematch tonight at 8:10, 7:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs and White Sox were off, Cubs at Pirates tonight at 6:40, Sox host Brewers at 7:40. NBA playoff scores, Pistons try to stay alive tonight at Knicks NHL Playoff scores High School Scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

In today's news: Congressman Bill Huizenga "leaning toward" run for U.S. Senate Area business owners make plea to change St. Joseph parking plan Three Chicago women arrested for alleged smash and grab in Stevensville and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Three Chicago women are facing charges after a smash and grab robbery at the T-Mobile store in Lincoln Township on Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal fire on Monday. The track at St. Joseph High School will be a hopping place this Friday as the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor holds its 67th Annual Track Meet.  See omnystudio.com/list...

As heard on the WSJM Morning Show, learn about the latest economic development happenings in our community from Cornerstone Alliance. They are a leading economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in Michigan’s Great Southwest. For more information on Cornerstone Alliance, please visit https://www. GoMichigan.com .  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

What IS that SMELL!?? Earn your wings! And Clutter and our health! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports A Non-Call and a blown 4th quarter lead gives New York a 94-93 win over the Pistons in Game 4.  The Knicks take a 3-1 series leading heading back to MSG for game 5.  Indiana, Boston and Minnesota also win to go up 3-1. Tarik Skubal pitches 6 scoreless innings while striking out 11 as Detroit blanks Baltimore 7-0, sweeping the three game series.  The Tigers are in Hou...