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In today's news: Both of Southwest Michigan's representatives in the U.S. House are placing the blame for the federal government shutdown squarely on Democrats in the U.S. Senate. So, what's going on with the state budget? State Representative Joey Andrews explains. Now at work at Coloma Elementary School is a fully-certified therapy dog to help improve the physical and mental well-being of students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township. The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township. The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township. The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township. The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township. The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township. The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan will avoid a state government shutdown if lawmakers can take quick action to approve a budget deal announced on Thursday. It looks like Berrien County has found its next finance director. Cornerstone Alliance will hold a grand opening celebration next week for the new Canal Commons, a public plaza now built between the Benton Harbor shipping canal and Emma Hull Flats at 170 Riverview Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan will avoid a state government shutdown if lawmakers can take quick action to approve a budget deal announced on Thursday. It looks like Berrien County has found its next finance director. Cornerstone Alliance will hold a grand opening celebration next week for the new Canal Commons, a public plaza now built between the Benton Harbor shipping canal and Emma Hull Flats at 170 Riverview Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan will avoid a state government shutdown if lawmakers can take quick action to approve a budget deal announced on Thursday. It looks like Berrien County has found its next finance director. Cornerstone Alliance will hold a grand opening celebration next week for the new Canal Commons, a public plaza now built between the Benton Harbor shipping canal and Emma Hull Flats at 170 Riverview Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it's been trying to sell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it's been trying to sell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it's been trying to sell. 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.

KFOR Afternoon News Update 9-24-25 with Jeff Motz.

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.

KFOR Afternoon News 9-23-25 with Jeff Motz.

In today's news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pushing for free school meals to remain in the final state budget. A new program is turning Benton Harbor residents into community leaders so they can help make their neighborhoods healthier. More than 1,200 extra workers are now on site at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman for Unit 2's 28th refueling outage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pushing for free school meals to remain in the final state budget. A new program is turning Benton Harbor residents into community leaders so they can help make their neighborhoods healthier. More than 1,200 extra workers are now on site at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman for Unit 2's 28th refueling outage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pushing for free school meals to remain in the final state budget. A new program is turning Benton Harbor residents into community leaders so they can help make their neighborhoods healthier. More than 1,200 extra workers are now on site at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman for Unit 2's 28th refueling outage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph had a busy summer, according to new numbers just released by the Berrien County Parks Department. Lakeshore Public Schools says it's working with leaders at Kalamazoo Public Schools after an incident during the JV football game between Lakeshore and Kalamazoo Central on Thursday that left a player injured. Several Southwest Michigan food producers are getting a big boost in the form of more than $400,000 in state grants to grow their operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph had a busy summer, according to new numbers just released by the Berrien County Parks Department. Lakeshore Public Schools says it's working with leaders at Kalamazoo Public Schools after an incident during the JV football game between Lakeshore and Kalamazoo Central on Thursday that left a player injured. Several Southwest Michigan food producers are getting a big boost in the form of more than $400,000 in state grants to grow their operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Berrien County is getting a larger opioid settlement payout than previously expected. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is taking steps to ensure the county is prepared if there's a state government shutdown on October 1. A group of Michigan lawmakers, including state Representative Joey Andrews has announced a new package of legislation intended to protect unemployment benefits and expand unemployment rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Berrien County is getting a larger opioid settlement payout than previously expected. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is taking steps to ensure the county is prepared if there's a state government shutdown on October 1. A group of Michigan lawmakers, including state Representative Joey Andrews has announced a new package of legislation intended to protect unemployment benefits and expand unemployment rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an open house this month on its plans to reconstruct M-139 in Benton Harbor starting next year. Students at Lake Michigan College facing financial hardship and having difficulty purchasing books for classes have received a boost from the Berrien Community Foundation. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has removed the swim buoys from most state parks around the Great Lakes for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an open house this month on its plans to reconstruct M-139 in Benton Harbor starting next year. Students at Lake Michigan College facing financial hardship and having difficulty purchasing books for classes have received a boost from the Berrien Community Foundation. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has removed the swim buoys from most state parks around the Great Lakes for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The U.S. Department of Energy has released its sixth loan disbursement to Holtec International to help the company restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad was in Lansing Tuesday as Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address calling on state lawmakers to approve a budget before October 1 deadline. The Hagar Township Board of Trustees could soon consider a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment in Michigan that would eliminate property taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The U.S. Department of Energy has released its sixth loan disbursement to Holtec International to help the company restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad was in Lansing Tuesday as Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address calling on state lawmakers to approve a budget before October 1 deadline. The Hagar Township Board of Trustees could soon consider a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment in Michigan that would eliminate property taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Whirlpool Corporation says it's confident the Trump administration will investigate the company's allegations that competitors are evading tariffs by underreporting the value of their imports. Lincoln Township Clerk Michael Brown will serve as the interim township manager when current manager Ralph Bansen steps down next month. Lake Michigan College has been ranked the 13th best community college in the country by financial services firm SmartAsset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Whirlpool Corporation says it's confident the Trump administration will investigate the company's allegations that competitors are evading tariffs by underreporting the value of their imports. Lincoln Township Clerk Michael Brown will serve as the interim township manager when current manager Ralph Bansen steps down next month. Lake Michigan College has been ranked the 13th best community college in the country by financial services firm SmartAsset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is working with partner agencies to create a new countywide Fire and Police Training Facility. The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is considering an endorsement of a proposed constitutional amendment in Michigan that would increase taxes on those with the highest incomes to support schools. The city of St. Joseph is planning a few of new special events for the downtown area this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is working with partner agencies to create a new countywide Fire and Police Training Facility. The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is considering an endorsement of a proposed constitutional amendment in Michigan that would increase taxes on those with the highest incomes to support schools. The city of St. Joseph is planning a few of new special events for the downtown area this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: County leaders across Michigan are being urged to put pressure on their state lawmakers to end the political stalemate in Lansing. Construction has started on the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan's new Mary C. Grish Animal Community Center. A formal plan for the revitalization of Ox Creek will be considered by Benton Harbor City Commissioners next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: County leaders across Michigan are being urged to put pressure on their state lawmakers to end the political stalemate in Lansing. Construction has started on the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan's new Mary C. Grish Animal Community Center. A formal plan for the revitalization of Ox Creek will be considered by Benton Harbor City Commissioners next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A Stevensville-area bicycle club will hold a special memorial ride Thursday in honor of a member who was killed on the road this past weekend. To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is taking place Thursday at Lakeshore High School's Al Stockman Stadium. The Berrien Community Foundation has awarded more than $145,000 to Berrien County non-profits in its latest round of For Good Grants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A Stevensville-area bicycle club will hold a special memorial ride Thursday in honor of a member who was killed on the road this past weekend. To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is taking place Thursday at Lakeshore High School's Al Stockman Stadium. The Berrien Community Foundation has awarded more than $145,000 to Berrien County non-profits in its latest round of For Good Grants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: No one is hurt after a mobile home was been destroyed by fire in Lincoln Townhip Monday. The city of St. Joseph is going to install new signs at 12 of its parks. Buchanan City Commissioners are welcoming a new development at a former school on Claremont Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: No one is hurt after a mobile home was been destroyed by fire in Lincoln Townhip Monday. The city of St. Joseph is going to install new signs at 12 of its parks. Buchanan City Commissioners are welcoming a new development at a former school on Claremont Street. 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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.