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Today in sports For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Pistons have won 10 of 11 games after beating Utah 134-106.  Cade Cunningham had 29 to lead Detroit.  Tonight, Pacers host Houston, Cavs at Bulls New Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight stops 41 of 42 shots in his Chicago debut in the Hawks 5-1 win over the LA Kings.  Red Wings host Carolina tonight. Men's hoops tonight, Kent State at Western, Eastern at Ohio, Central at Ball State. Spring training baseball, losses for Tigers, Sox and Cubs. Girls District Basketball opening round Boys Regional Semis tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: 200-unit apartment complex proposed for Lincoln Township Benton Harbor exercises emergency fund transfer South Haven postpones vote on new Short Term Rental rules and more! 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.

Strange Laws! The 'peak' time for stress! And One cheerleader, cheering! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Michigan State tops Wisconsin 71-62 to take sole possession of Big Ten lead after Michigan falls to Illinois 93-73. ND women's team tops Louisville 72-59 to end 2 game skid and clinch share of ACC crown. Michigan beat Illinois. Bulls fall to Pacers 127-112.  Pistons in Utah tonight Blackhawks host LA Kings tonight High School Girls Basketball schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Active police investigation following assault after Benton Harbor basketball game Benton Harbor prepares to approve emergency declaration so it can pay its bills South Haven public hearing tonight on new short term rental rules and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Rachel Wade, Supervisor of Preschool Services about the Great Start Readiness Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John's program today is a repeat of the first discussion he had with Lynne Olson, the prolific author of books on the run up to World War II. This show highlights the dangers inherent in the long struggle between Ukraine and Russia, beginning with the invasion of Crimea by Russia. Given the ongoing attempts to settle a peace after 3 years of brutal warfare, it is instructive to see a bit of the context which parallels the appeasement of Hitler by Britain and France in 1938.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We spotlight St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, and Michigan Lutheran Boys Basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauer Wright Wright of St. Joseph high girls basketball is our WSJM Sports player of the week. Lauer is a freshman at St. Joseph High School and currently has a 3.8 Grade Point Average. The Lady Bears went 2-0 during the week she was nominated for, in a 46-39 win against South Haven, she had a double double of 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists.  Then later in the week in the Bears 64-35 win over Portage Northern, Lauer had another double double, this time with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 6 steals and 2 assists. Lauer also plays volleyball and soccer at St. Joe, she’s a member of the AP Leadership team, orchestra, plays travel soccer and is a licensed youth soccer referee.  Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Lauer Wright of St. Joseph Girls Basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Habor City Commissioners are being asked to declare a financial emergency and move $450,000 of city income money into the general fund so the city can pay its bills.  The Dowagiac Fire Department has moved into a new station.  The new playground equipment for Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph has been delivered and is waiting to be installed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Its a super cool time to be a sky watcher! Train robberies are a thing again? And she's a walking 'lost and found.' That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen back to WSJM's Shawn Robinson as he was in Dowagiac for the Division 2 District Semifinal between Benton Harbor and Buchanan as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Michigan pulls back into a first place tie with Michigan State on the top of the Big Ten standings after Nimari Burnett's triple at the buzzer gives the Wolverines an 84-82 win over Rutgers.   #3 Notre Dame women drop their 2nd straight, falling at home to Florida State 96-81. NHL Columbus over Red Wings 5-2, rematch on Saturday at Ohio State's football stadium.  Vegas over Chicago 7-5. High School Girls Basketball Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: MHSAA opens investigation on referee attack at Benton Harbor/Buchanan game St. Joseph marina helping raise funds for dredging near Tackle Haven docks Berrien County Courthouse opens to tourist parking this year and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green reviews The Monkey, which is movie now in theaters. More info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27714946/?ref_=tt_mv_closeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Republican lawmakers from Southwest Michigan aren't impressed with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address this week.  State Representative Pauline Wendzel is seeking to move forward quickly with legislation to encourage the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Michigan.  A St. Joseph Township woman is dead following a crash on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele from St. Joe Today talks with Jonny Reinhardt about all the great events happening this weekend! Plus Jennifer from Ziker Cleaners talks about how they can help you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tooth Fairy isn't leaving as much $$ as she used to. Turns out life, really IS like a box of chocolates! And why a couple had to sit next to a corpse on a plane! (Aye!) That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Governor Whitmer calls for improvements in housing, roads, and education policy Recall petitions against Benton Harbor officials rejected Salvation Army will continue services despite losing Soup Kitchen and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Members of the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority Board in Benton Harbor have been told a crash involving a Dial a Ride bus last Thursday was not the bus driver's fault. However, that doesn't mean the crash isn't affecting the service's bottom line. Recall petition language against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad and City Commissioner SaTanna Warren have been rejected by the Berrien County Election Commission.  New legislation intended to boost the nuclear energy industry in Michigan has been introduced in Lansing by state Representative Joey Andrews and Pauline Wendzel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-Adding some "Flair." Silence is Golden, for relationships. And a Fear of Ketchup? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Small modular nuclear reactors to be built at Palisades Parking solutions update for Silver Beach Two months into the job, South Haven's police chief resigns and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Sarah Bond and Karla Liles about some of the great technology tools for administrators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Plans are coming together to reduce traffic congestion around Silver Beach in St. Joseph this summer. A fundraising campaign to turn the site of a former school building into a park has begun in the city of Niles.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer is vowing to fight any attempt to ban same sex marriage in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "Price" of our "Time". A ''bright' Black Hole. And The 'Naked Man' festival has been cancelled. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Hilltop traffic detour in St. Joseph starts today for sewer main work Downtown parking in St. Joseph on track to start May 15 City of Benton Harbor cash crisis continues and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen back to this District Quarterfinal at Kalamazoo Central, where the Bears and Lancers needed overtime to decided who will move on and face the host Maroon Giants on Wednesday,  Shawn Robinson was there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with the director and some cast members about their upcoming production of Unnecessary Farce at Twin City Players! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kori Borr from Kinexus Group talks about some of the great opportunities that there are on the Kinexus team.  Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Michigan Department of Treasury is issuing the latest round of marijuana tax revenue to communities throughout the state that allow such businesses, and those dollars really add up. Money is tight for the city of Benton Harbor.  A healthcare clinic in Cassopolis is now being served by a drug dispensing robot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Sen. Nesbitt reacts to tipped wage compromise House fire in Van Buren County results in one fatality Michigan marijuana money distributions set and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about great events happening this weekend!  Sue from The Whitcomb talks about the great improvements they have made at The Whitcomb! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John's guest this week is William Hazelgrove, author of 20 books. They focus on his book "Dead Air", the true story of Orson Welles' creation of the revolutionary day, October 30, 1938, when Welles panicked the United States with his dramatization of "The War of the Worlds". It was a one-hour radio show portraying the invasion of the United States by the armies of the planet Mars. Its consequences shook the nation, and radio was never the same thereafter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we spotlight St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Around 630 people gathered Friday for the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber's Business Recognition Breakfast Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.  16-year-old Carlton Burrell of Benton Harbor is the 2025 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff's Department has scheduled its next round of Rape Aggression Defense classes, offered for free to women around the county. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, everyone really DOES have the flu. We're a bit travel weary these days. And more than half of educators think AI can be a tool! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Insurance-problem plagued Dial a Ride bus involved in serious collision  Corewell Health confirms administrative layoffs OutCenter of Benton Harbor finds new venue for Pride Fest  and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green reviews Love Hurts, which is a movie now in theaters. Learn more here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30788842/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_love%2520hurtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan has found a new location for its Pride Fest this summer after being denied a permit to hold the event at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park in Benton Harbor.  A non-profit provider of hospice services in ten counties around Southwest Michigan is looking for some volunteers.  The wait is over as Benton Harbor will open its first ever Chick-Fil-A next Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No need to freak out, but NASA thinks we should know about an asteroid... Scientest may be closer to making your dog talk! And why some remember dreams and some don't! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Lake effect snow accumulations expected above 6" in heaviest areas Restaurant-friendly fix on tipped wage approved by House Benton Harbor's OutCenter told they can't use the city's park for Pride Fest and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: New Heights Christian Community Development Association in Benton Heights is reflecting on a busy 2024.  Benton Harbor City Commissioners have been asked to provide some clarity to The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan after it says it was denied use of Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park for its Pride Fest this coming summer. Benton Harbor City Commissioner Ron Singleton will not be facing criminal charges for a vehicle crash last year that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buried in a coffin made of mushrooms. The 'perfect' nap. And he's suing the cops that arrested him for flipping the bird? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Trash rates going up in Benton Harbor New St. Joseph River Harbor Authority moving forward South Haven Chamber has a new executive director and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A former school building in Three Oaks will be turned into apartments under the plans of a developer who has offered to buy it.  The hot button issue of the mascot used by Dowagiac Union Schools is under discussion again. A Berrien County teacher known for his impact on the community has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community! For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/ 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.