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In today's news: A 73-year-old Stevensville man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Lake Township on Saturday. Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a Sawyer pond on Monday. Budget negotiations are taking place between Michigan legislative leaders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, but state Representative Joey Andrews tells us he heard they're not going well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A 73-year-old Stevensville man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Lake Township on Saturday. Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a Sawyer pond on Monday. Budget negotiations are taking place between Michigan legislative leaders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, but state Representative Joey Andrews tells us he heard they're not going well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A 73-year-old Stevensville man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Lake Township on Saturday. Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a Sawyer pond on Monday. Budget negotiations are taking place between Michigan legislative leaders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, but state Representative Joey Andrews tells us he heard they're not going well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sept 5...Monica Miller presents Afternoon News in English.

In today's news: Edgewater Automation is inviting everyone to help raise some money for FIRST Robotics teams from around the region with its third annual Edgewater Automation Poker Run this month. The Berrien Community Foundation has announced the latest recipients of Heart of Cook grants. Planning is underway for the next Michigan Black Summit, once again to be held at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Edgewater Automation is inviting everyone to help raise some money for FIRST Robotics teams from around the region with its third annual Edgewater Automation Poker Run this month. The Berrien Community Foundation has announced the latest recipients of Heart of Cook grants. Planning is underway for the next Michigan Black Summit, once again to be held at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Edgewater Automation is inviting everyone to help raise some money for FIRST Robotics teams from around the region with its third annual Edgewater Automation Poker Run this month. The Berrien Community Foundation has announced the latest recipients of Heart of Cook grants. Planning is underway for the next Michigan Black Summit, once again to be held at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A series of meetings is being held over the next three months for community leaders throughout Berrien County to discuss a mass transit plan now that the Michigan Department of Transportation has made it clear it wants a replacement to be created for the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority. A Casey's General store is coming to Hartford. The Berrien County Parks Department is planning a Recycling Collection event for Saturday, September 13 at Silver Beach County Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A series of meetings is being held over the next three months for community leaders throughout Berrien County to discuss a mass transit plan now that the Michigan Department of Transportation has made it clear it wants a replacement to be created for the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority. A Casey's General store is coming to Hartford. The Berrien County Parks Department is planning a Recycling Collection event for Saturday, September 13 at Silver Beach County Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sept 4...Monica Miller presents Afternoon News in English.

In today's news: A series of meetings is being held over the next three months for community leaders throughout Berrien County to discuss a mass transit plan now that the Michigan Department of Transportation has made it clear it wants a replacement to be created for the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority. A Casey's General store is coming to Hartford. The Berrien County Parks Department is planning a Recycling Collection event for Saturday, September 13 at Silver Beach County Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sept 3...Monica Miller presents Afternoon News in English.

Lake Michigan College President Trevor Kubatzke says he's ready to retire after about 40 years in higher education. Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford has been caught up in a bit of confusion over a political endorsement. To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is set for next Thursday at Lakeshore High School's Al Stockman Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lake Michigan College President Trevor Kubatzke says he's ready to retire after about 40 years in higher education. Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford has been caught up in a bit of confusion over a political endorsement. To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is set for next Thursday at Lakeshore High School's Al Stockman Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lake Michigan College President Trevor Kubatzke says he's ready to retire after about 40 years in higher education. Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford has been caught up in a bit of confusion over a political endorsement. To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is set for next Thursday at Lakeshore High School's Al Stockman Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sept 2...Monica Miller presents Afternoon News in English.

In today's news: Lake Michigan College will hold an open forum next week as it prepares to search for a new president. The Michigan Department of Transportation is hoping to see the formation of a new transit authority to replace the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority within the next year or two. Present Pillars in Benton Harbor has announced the permanent closure of its headquarters on West Main Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Lake Michigan College will hold an open forum next week as it prepares to search for a new president. The Michigan Department of Transportation is hoping to see the formation of a new transit authority to replace the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority within the next year or two. Present Pillars in Benton Harbor has announced the permanent closure of its headquarters on West Main Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Lake Michigan College will hold an open forum next week as it prepares to search for a new president. The Michigan Department of Transportation is hoping to see the formation of a new transit authority to replace the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority within the next year or two. Present Pillars in Benton Harbor has announced the permanent closure of its headquarters on West Main Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29...Monica Miller presents Afternoon News in English.

In today's news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon be asked to reallocate $2.7 million in state grant dollars from use to another to allow for improvements at the water plant. The city of South Haven is seeking funding from the state to help low-income residents pay for home repairs. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to seek state funding for a new gun safety campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon be asked to reallocate $2.7 million in state grant dollars from use to another to allow for improvements at the water plant. The city of South Haven is seeking funding from the state to help low-income residents pay for home repairs. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to seek state funding for a new gun safety campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is now discussing the possibility of creating a countywide transit authority as leaders at the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority seek help continuing bus services to residents. Cornerstone Alliance has officially launched a new study on housing availability in Berrien County. Brandywine High School has earned second place out of 36 schools around Michigan in a student-led traffic safety campaign competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is now discussing the possibility of creating a countywide transit authority as leaders at the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority seek help continuing bus services to residents. Cornerstone Alliance has officially launched a new study on housing availability in Berrien County. Brandywine High School has earned second place out of 36 schools around Michigan in a student-led traffic safety campaign competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: An effort to form a new transit authority in Berrien County to assume oversight of the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has been gaining some momentum. The city of St. Joseph has accepted the donation park property from Whirlpool. A small business in Hartford that's looking to expand has gotten a boost from Van Buren County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: An effort to form a new transit authority in Berrien County to assume oversight of the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has been gaining some momentum. The city of St. Joseph has accepted the donation park property from Whirlpool. A small business in Hartford that's looking to expand has gotten a boost from Van Buren County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Plans by Harbor Shores for new housing, commercial space, and a marina in St. Joseph have taken another step forward following action by city commissioners this week. Lake Michigan College is hoping to dispell some misinformation about the millage renewals it's seeking from voters this year. Coming soon to downtown St. Joseph will be a vendor tent operated by Chick-Fil-A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Plans by Harbor Shores for new housing, commercial space, and a marina in St. Joseph have taken another step forward following action by city commissioners this week. Lake Michigan College is hoping to dispell some misinformation about the millage renewals it's seeking from voters this year. Coming soon to downtown St. Joseph will be a vendor tent operated by Chick-Fil-A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor has officially celebrated the completion of its new Wee Course, a roughly five-acre golf course for beginners that will open for limited preview play Labor Day weekend. Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad says there's a "housing revolution" taking place in the city as several developments are underway, about to get started, or recently finished. This past weekend's Whirlpool Appliance Sale for the United Way of Southwest Michigan is being called another resounding success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor has officially celebrated the completion of its new Wee Course, a roughly five-acre golf course for beginners that will open for limited preview play Labor Day weekend. Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad says there's a "housing revolution" taking place in the city as several developments are underway, about to get started, or recently finished. This past weekend's Whirlpool Appliance Sale for the United Way of Southwest Michigan is being called another resounding success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Present Pillars in Benton Harbor says all programing planned for its Pillar Center in downtown Benton Harbor is suspended due to problems with the building. Van Buren County residents are being invited to take a new survey on what they'd like to see done with their parks system. Point O' Woods Golf and Country Club is looking for some volunteers to help out with the first ever Jim DeLapa Collegiate, a premier collegiate golf event planned for the course next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Present Pillars in Benton Harbor says all programing planned for its Pillar Center in downtown Benton Harbor is suspended due to problems with the building. Van Buren County residents are being invited to take a new survey on what they'd like to see done with their parks system. Point O' Woods Golf and Country Club is looking for some volunteers to help out with the first ever Jim DeLapa Collegiate, a premier collegiate golf event planned for the course next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has honored several first responders and good Samaritans who helped save the life of a 20-year-old man who was electrocuted last month. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has formally approved a project agreement for the next phase of the Red Arrow Highway Linear Trail. Bridgman City Manager Juan Ganum is moving on after nearly ten years on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has honored several first responders and good Samaritans who helped save the life of a 20-year-old man who was electrocuted last month. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has formally approved a project agreement for the next phase of the Red Arrow Highway Linear Trail. Bridgman City Manager Juan Ganum is moving on after nearly ten years on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Schools around Southwest Michigan are anxiously awaiting news on the next state budget as lawmakers in Lansing continue negotiations. The city of South Haven is granting some more time to a developer planning to construct some housing and commercial space downtown. Four businesses in Southwest Michigan are helping residents in their area have access to healthier foods thanks to a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Michiana and Be Healthy Berrien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Schools around Southwest Michigan are anxiously awaiting news on the next state budget as lawmakers in Lansing continue negotiations. The city of South Haven is granting some more time to a developer planning to construct some housing and commercial space downtown. Four businesses in Southwest Michigan are helping residents in their area have access to healthier foods thanks to a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Michiana and Be Healthy Berrien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners have signed off on nearly $5.5 million in capital projects at city properties. The South Haven City Council has approved an electric rate hike while making some changes to the way electric rates are set for the municipal utility. WK Kellogg Company, the maker of Fruit Loops and Rice Krispies, has agreed to remove some artificial food dyes from its cereals over the next couple of years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners have signed off on nearly $5.5 million in capital projects at city properties. The South Haven City Council has approved an electric rate hike while making some changes to the way electric rates are set for the municipal utility. WK Kellogg Company, the maker of Fruit Loops and Rice Krispies, has agreed to remove some artificial food dyes from its cereals over the next couple of years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Michigan Department of Transportation is calling attention to the need for more road funding as more than 100 bridges around the state near critical status, including one in Berrien County. Two Stevensville residents are facing charges as part of an eight-month investigation into a fatal drug overdose. The Van Buren Conservation District will be able to expand access to recycling services throughout Van Buren County with a new grant announced on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Michigan Department of Transportation is calling attention to the need for more road funding as more than 100 bridges around the state near critical status, including one in Berrien County. Two Stevensville residents are facing charges as part of an eight-month investigation into a fatal drug overdose. The Van Buren Conservation District will be able to expand access to recycling services throughout Van Buren County with a new grant announced on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not long after the Willard Peak Fire began in North Ogden on Wednesday, Rocky Mountain Power had to cut off power for nearly 30,000 customers.  Spokesman David Eskelsen joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss why the power was cut, and how it would be restored.

Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A 73-year-old Cassopolis man is dead after a crash between a pickup and a tractor in Cass County on Wednesday. As the Berrien County Road Department continues reconstructing Red Arrow Highway in the coming years, new sections of road will come with new sections of roadside trail. South Haven High School will mark the 50th anniversary of its girls volleyball team this week with a special Alumni Match and cookout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The 22nd annual Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event, held this Sunday and Monday at multiple golf courses around Berrien County, has raised more than $3.2 million for five youth organizations in Southwest Michigan. Engineering firm Abonmarche is planning a new apartment development in downtown Benton Harbor. Police are reminding everyone to be careful when crossing busy streets after a family of four was injured crossing Main Street in St. Joseph on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The city of South Haven could be updating the way it sets rates for customers of the municipal electric utility. The Berrien County Health Department will host some free overdose response training this month. The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is bringing back its Shark Tank-style business pitch competition this year to help young business owners get support to continue growing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.