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As heard on the WSJM Morning Show, the Hear & Now segment covers everyday hearing issues and questions and shares insights on how to improve your hearing experience! For more information, reach out to Dr. Kasewurm’s Professional Hearing Services office in St. Joseph. http://ProHear.net. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbie has Diabetes!? An end to the mounted Cavalry! And a $400 melon? What?! That's what Paul is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: 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.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: 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.

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 for privacy information.

The Spirit in the Sky! No, lefties are 'not' more creative. And a lasting 'case of the Mondays.' That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Keider Montero picks up his and the Tigers 4th straight win in a 5-1 win over Tampa Bay.  Tigers host Rays again tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM. Toronto picks up their 9th straight win with an 8-4 victory over the White Sox.  Sox host Jays tonight at 7:40. Cubs were off on Monday, and are in Minnesota tonight at 7:40. Pacers confirm Tyrese Haliburton will miss the 2025-26 season with the torn achilles he suffered in game 7 of the NBA Finals. New York Knicks finally name Mike Brown as head coach WNBA This morning has Chicago at Washington at 11:30am. Midwest League Baseball schedule for tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: 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.

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 privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Amber Smith, Mental Health Consultant about Addressing Mental Health in the School Setting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Brandywine Community Schools Superintendent Travis Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Zena, a sweet, cuddly kitten with a big heart and a playful spirit. Zena is full of energy and curiosity, always up for a new adventure or a fun game, and her goofy antics are sure to bring a smile to your face. Friendly and affectionate, Zena loves making new friends and snuggling up once playtime is over. With her loving nature and charming personality, Zena is ready to fill her forever home with lots of laughter, love, and endless cuddles. Her estimated birthday is March 27th, 2025. She has started on her kitten-series of vaccines, tested negative for Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia, and will be spayed when she is a little bit older. Reach out to Paws of Hope at [email protected] to learn more about Zena. The link to our adoption application is: https://www.pawsofhope.org/adoption-applicationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers come back to beat Cleveland 7-2 in 10 innings, Tigers send Guardians to 10th straight loss.  Tigers are home tonight to face Tampa at 6:40, Pregame on WSJM at 6:15. White Sox fail to complete sweep of Rockies and series between baseball's worst two teams.  Rockies win 6-4, Sox host Jays at 7:40. Cubs top Cardinals 11-0, Cubs off tonight. Nascar in Chicago this weekend. Minnesota tops Chicago in WNBA Midwest League Baseball Scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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.

John's guest this week is the NYTY best-selling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn.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 for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Jill Adams from Berrien County Parks as well as Steve Neubecker from St. Joseph Public Safety about fireworks in St. Joseph on July 3rd! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Bicentennial Bridge between St. Joseph and Benton Harbor will be closed all weekend due to mechanical problems, likely creating a traffic headache with tonight's fireworks in St. Joseph. However, St. Joseph Department of Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker tells us they have made adjustments to the traffic plan. Congressman Tim Walberg is praising U.S. House passage of a massive federal government spending bill that will slash funding to Medicaid and make permanent President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts.  Coming up July 19 at the Hartford Public Library will be a discussion on artificial intelligence and how it could affect the daily lives of everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trip through time on your block! Diamonds, Lies and a one way trip to JAIL! And Night Crawlers outlived dynosaurs? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The Tigers scored 6 runs in the first inning of a 11-2 win over Washington in game 1 of a day night doubleheader, then allowed 6 runs in the 8th inning of a 9-4 loss to the Nationals in game 2.  Detroit is back at the Nationals tonight at 6:45, 6:20 on WSJM. Pete Crow Armstrong drives is a pair of runs as the Cubs beat Cleveland 5-4.  Cubs look for the sweep tonight at 8:05. LA scores 3 in the bottom of the 9th for a 5-4 win over the White Sox.  Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 career strikeouts.  Sox at Dodgers tonight at 10:10. Tigers have three All Star Starters, Riley Greene, Gleyber Torres and Javy Baez,  Cubs have two NL Starters Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker. WNBA Tonight, Las Vegas at Indiana at 7:00, Caitlin Clark will miss the game due to her groin injury. Midwest League Baseball, Peoria clobbers South Bend, Great Lakes beats West Michigan and Lansing over Fort Wayne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: The Bicentennial Bridge between Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will be closed to vehicular traffic until at least Tuesday, July 8.  The U.S. Coast Guard will be out in force around Lake Michigan this Fourth of July weekend to make sure everyone's being safe on the water.  State Representative Brad Paquette has spoken on the Michigan House floor in favor of legislation that would prohibit schools in the state from serving foods containing certain unnatural ingredients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking July 4th travel records! The earth is spinning faster and faster! And the 'death' of the 'blue screen of death! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers and Nationals rained out in DC.  Doubleheader planned for today at 1:05 and 6:45, pregames at 12:40 and 6:20 on WSJM. Cubs beat the Guardians 5-2, game tonight at 8. Dodgers over the Sox 6-1, rematch tonight at 10:10. Indiana wins WNBA's Commissioners Cup Final over Minnesota 74-59 without Caitlin Clark. Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham not making friends in new WNBA cities of Detroit and Cleveland. Pacers lose Myles Turner to Milwaukee Red Wings legend Alex Delvecchio passes away at 93 Midwest League Baseball Scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide.  Several Van Buren and Cass County businesses have been honored for their work in the community with the fifth annual Market One Awards.  The OutCenter in Benton Harbor has held its first PrideFest in a location outside of the city after a new policy prevented it from booking Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "Macon Bacon." Woah! That's a WHOPPER! And how are you with 'small talk?' That's what Paul is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The WNBA will expand to 18 teams by 2030 with the addition of three more teams announced Monday, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Detroit.  No word on if the Shock name will be reused. Off night for the Tigers, Sox, and Cubs.  Tigers at Washington at 6:45, 6:20 pregame on WSJM. Cubs host Cleveland at 8:05, White Sox at Dodgers at 10:10. Showtime in Detroit.... again.  Patrick Kane resigns with Red Wings on 1 year/$3 Million deal.  Wings trade Tarasenko to Minnesota. Midwest League Baseball Schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: No one's getting any vacation time off this week at the Berrien County Sheriff's Department because it will have plenty to do with the Fourth of July on Friday.  The Benton Harbor Farmers Market is active again for the season, and it's been a big success in its first couple of days this month.  Coming up this weekend is the 66th South Haven Juried Art Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

The "Name Game." Satisfaction Guaranteed! And Baby Showers for MEN? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tarik Skubal wins his 10th straight decision, while only allowing 1 hit and striking out 13 in Detroit's 3-0 win over Minnesota.   Kyle Teel's two run double with the bases loaded in the 7th leads the White Sox over San Francisco 5-2. Jose Altuve's 2 run home run sends Houston to a 2-0 win over the Cubs. The Cubs, White Sox and Tigers have tonight off. Angel Reese scores 24 and becomes the first WNBA player to have 15+ rebounds in 4 straight games in the Sky's 92.85 win at LA. South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter wins the PGA stop in Detroit in the 5th playoff hole.  South Korea's Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im won the LPGA Dow Championship pairs event in Midland, also in a playoff. NHL Draft on Friday, Red Wings trade G Petr Mrazek and 2 future draft picks to Anaheim for G John Gibson. Midwest League Baseball scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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.

John's guest this week is Anne Fortier, the author of several books, one. of which is being made into a Hollywood movie. Juliet is the stary of parallel love stories in two different centuries. One is today; the other is the "true" story from which William Shakespeare created his Romeo and Juliet,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The South Haven Police Department has identified a woman found floating in Lake Michigan near 20th Avenue in South Haven Township this week.  The city of Benton Harbor is likely to be asked to reprioritize some of the water system projects it has scheduled so that the most critical ones are completed before a state grant to pay for the work runs out.  While the pause on paid parking in St. Joseph remains in place, downtown business owners are hoping city leaders are sincere about listening to their concerns and making changes to the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's wedding season! Wait until you hear what one will 'cost' this year!  Is big brother watching? And who would 'steal' a Swan!? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Superintendent Eric Hoppstock from Berrien RESA as well as Gail Fox, Director of Communications at Berrien Springs Public School as well as Kristin Bivens, Director of Communications at Brandywine Community Schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Dietrich Enns picks up his first MLB win since 2021, leading the Tigers over the A's 8-0.  Tigers host Twins tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0 in Imanaga's return.  Cubs in Houston tonight at 8:10. White Sox had the night off.  Host Giants tonight at 7:40. Caitlin Clark misses game with groin injury as Fever fall to LA 85-75. PGA and LPGA in Michigan this week. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green reviews 28 Years Later, which is a movie now in theaters. More info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174/?ref_=mv_closeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is inching closer to selecting a new district superintendent.  There's new ownership at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, and it's hoping to expand the institution's reach in the community.  With a $19 million infrastructure project taking place this summer in Buchanan, many downtown businesses are finding new ways to promote themselves and attract customers as people avoid the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A foul beaked bird. WIN WIN! And the Gator Plunge! That's what Paul is BuZzin' about on this episode of The Daily BuZz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers blanked at home 3-0 by A's,  Series finale today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM. Sox end 6 game home losing streak with 7-3 win over Arizona.  Sox off today. Cubs beat St. Louis 8-0.  Cubs look to earn series split today at 2:15 White Sox and MLB ban fan that heckled Arizona's Ketel Marte so much it brough him to tears. Cooper Flagg top pick in NBA Draft to Dallas.   MSU's Richardson to Orlando, Michigan's Wolf to Brooklyn.  Bulls take Noa Essengue from France at #12. LA at Indiana in the WNBA Tonight NHL mulling 84 game schedule instead of 82. Red Wings release 100th anniversary logo. Midwest League Baseball Scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning 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: The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is inching closer to selecting a new district superintendent.  There's new ownership at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, and it's hoping to expand the institution's reach in the community.  With a $19 million infrastructure project taking place this summer in Buchanan, many downtown businesses are finding new ways to promote themselves and attract customers as people avoid the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The perfect drink for a heatwave! United by 'video games.' And the best and worst parts about vacation. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.