98.3 The Coast

In today's news: The Van Buren Youth Fair is now underway at the fairgrounds in Hartford.  It's mid-July, a couple of weeks past the Michigan Legislature’s deadline to approve a budget, and it's still nowhere near that point.  The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is highlighting a successful year of the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance, or CGA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: New rules just approved by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners should help keep the peace at Silver Beach, but they'll also apply to all county parks.  Berrien County is receiving a little more in grant funding to help support development of the Lakeview Trail along M-63.  Congressman Bill Huizenga is expecting the U.S. House to get to work on Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills when it returns to Washington next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Congressman Bill Huizenga says the "Big, Beautiful Bill" approved by Congress last week will ensure that major tax cuts approved in 2017 aren't rolled back while helping to rightsize the nation's budget.  The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is warning everyone that vehicle thefts have been on the rise lately.  State Senator Aric Nesbitt has sent a letter to U.S. Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz requesting a federal investigation into a Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant awarded to a major donor to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Lake Michigan College has secured a grant to help it set up a new system to help students in need of emergency assistance so they can stay in school and avoid falling behind.  172 artists from all over the country are coming to St. Joseph this weekend for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, and that includes artists from right here in Southwest Michigan.  City leaders in Benton Harbor will be joined by Congresswoman Hailey Stevens, state Representative Joey Andrews, and the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission next week for an event to highlight work that's been done in the community to promote clean energy and environmental protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to purchase nine pieces of property that have been foreclosed by the Berrien County Treasurer's office before they're auctioned off by the treasurer this year.  The South Haven City Council is looking into the possibility of a service fee to pay for a lifeguard program.  The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is this weekend in downtown St. Joseph, and 172 artists are preparing to head to town for the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Sheriff's Department has released body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting on June 30 in Niles Township.  The Bicentennial Bridge connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will remain in its open position at least through Tuesday while MDOT waits for an out of state expert to arrive. A public meeting is set for July 17 for everyone to learn more about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway in Lake Township this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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