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In today's news: Police confirm two in stable condition after weekend shooting in Benton Harbor MDHHS reopens area office after health hazard remediation Benton Harbor approves social district and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A 5-year-old girl is one of two victims of a drive-by shooting in Benton Harbor on Saturday. Police have located a body in the St. Joseph River. The cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor are preparing for this Saturday's Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's what you might have missed from The Morning Show with Jonny & Ken for Monday May 6th, 2024: Jonny returns after Plinko De Mayo and found out his new TV doesn't like his old VHS/DVD combo. It was a photo finish for a couple races this weekend. Plus Boeing is getting into the Space Race. All that and more on the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Katrina, an adult female Black Mouth Cur/Carolina mix. Katrina is curious, friendly, playful, and smart! She weighs 63 pounds. Katrina is spayed and up-to-date on vaccines. Please contact Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan at 269-927-3303 (5400 Niles Road, St Joseph, MI 49085) to learn more about our beautiful Katrina!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady Luck's name is Christin Wilson! How long do you ignore the check engine light? And Doom and Gloom. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does an apple a day really keep the Dr., away? Watching sports can be good for our mental health!? And burger battery. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ella Dykstra of St. Joseph High School Soccer is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week. For the week, St. Joe went 3-0 with a 3-2 comeback win at Mattawan assisting on the game winning goal with 91 seconds left, a 3-1 win over Portage Northern where Ella had all three goals, including one on a PK, and an 8-0 over Niles where Ella had 2 goals and 2 assists. Ella is a senior as St. Joseph High School where she has a 3.45 GPA, She also participated in basketball this season. After graduating from St. Joseph, Ella will attend and play soccer at the University of Kentucky in the SEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 in rain shortened game to sweep three game series in the Bronx. Tigers head to Cleveland tonight at 6:10, pregame on WSJM is at 5:45. White Sox beat St. Louis 5-1 for back to back wins. Sox at Tampa tonight at 6:50. Cubs pull into a virtual first place tie with Brewers atop NL Central after beating Milwaukee 5-0. Cubs home to face Padres at 7:40 Cleveland advances to round 2 of the NBA playoffs with Game 7 win over Orlando. Vegas fails in defense of Stanley Cup, falls at Dallas 2-1 in Game 7. Rangers begin round 2 with 4-3 win over Carolina Midwest League Baseball scores American Hockey League has Grand Rapids over Rockford 4-2 in game 4. Griffins win series between Red Wings and Blackhawks affiliates 3-1. High school schedule for tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Broadband internet expansion continues in Buchanan Township DNR research vessel measuring fish around St. Joseph Benton Harbor considering social district and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John's guest this week is Dt. Sharon Edwards of the United Kingdom. She is a PhD in Nursing Education. Her passion for nursing began at age 12 and continues to this day. She has written 5 books, scores of articles and educational pieces amd has won numerous awards for her pioneering work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about the upcoming weekend events. Plus Brandon from the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship talks about all the great things happening for the championship Memorial Day weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock and Kara Cotter about Assistive Technology in the classroom and schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we talk Lakeshore Soccer, St. Joe Soccer, Our Lady of the Lake Track, and Michigan Lutheran Baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Now in St. Joseph is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources research vessel, the Steelhead. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved an agreement with Midwest Energy and Communications to expand broadband internet to another 266 unserved properties, most of them in Buchanan Township. The Benton Harbor City Commission is expected to consider the creation of a social district downtown on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick - Sasquatch SunsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why beer tastes better COLD. What we thing our time is worth. And ANGER can give you a heart attack! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The New York Mets earn the four game split with a 7-6 win over the Cubs in 11 innings. Cubs host Brewers at Wrigley at 2:20. Tigers and White Sox had Thursday off. Detroit is at the Yankees tonight at 7:05, 6:40 pregame on WSJM. White Sox visit St. Louis at 8:15. NBA Playoffs, Pacers eliminate Milwaukee in 6 games with a 12-98 win. Knicks eliminate Philadelphia also in games 118-115. Pacers and Knicks meet in round 2. NHL Playoffs, Toronto forces game 7 with Boston after 2-1 win. Midwest League Baseball Junior College Baseball and High School Sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor's mayor says delinquent water users have options Southwest Michigan's new Corewell leader has focus on expanding healthcare Top concern of Michigan's small business is... continued inflation and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Science finally figured out a formula for getting a crying baby to get back to sleep! The biggest tourist traps and a get out of jail fail! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Kenta Maeda picks up first win as a Tiger as Detroit beats St. Louis 4-1. Tigers have Thursday off. Minnesota increases winning streak to 10 games, 7 straight over the White Sox with a 10-5 win in Chicago. Sox are off today Cubs blank the Mets 1-0. Cubs and Mets close out 4 game series today at 1:10. Boston advances to 2nd round of NBA playoffs after beating Miami. Dallas takes a 3-2 series lead over the Clippers. In the NHL, Dallas wins game 5 3-2, also leads the series by that same 3-2 score. Edmonton wins series with LA in 5, after winning 4-3. Illinois Governor says no to Bears stadium plans. HS sports from Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Meth bust lands 51-year-old Berrien County man in jail Special election next Tuesday puts many school funding proposals on the ballot State Sen. Nesbitt has ideas to grow Michigan and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-01-24 WSJM Afternoon NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFC makes cologne? DRAMA in the CHEESE world. And someone you 'pay' to tell you that you dress badly! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFC makes cologne? DRAMA in the CHEESE world. And someone you 'pay' to tell you that you dress badly! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers earn the split of their doubleheader with St. Louis after Cards win the opener 2-1, Tigers take the 2nd game 11-6. Cardinals and Tigers meet again today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs fall to the Mets 4-2. Meet again tonight at 7:10. Twins with 9th straight with 6-5 win over White Sox. Sox and Twins meet again at 2:10 this afternoon. Philadelphia and Milwaukee both stay alive in NBA playoffs, Cleveland grabs series lead. Carolina and Colorado advance to next round of NHL playoffs, Leafs and Predators force game 6. High school sports from Tuesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Area congressman supports crackdowns on college protests Nuclear Regulatory Commission hears from Holtec on Palisades safety Chikaming Open Lands team helps rescue a Great Horned Owl and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-30-24 WSJM Afternoon NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Spoonholtz from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber talks about all of the great events coming up including ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Sense of Smell Day. Serious eats! And ways clutter can affect our health! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Cubs held without a hit until the 8th, win it in the 9th on Morel's 2 run homer. White Sox win streak snapped by Twins, Minnesota wins their 8th straight. Tigers and Cardinals rained out. Doubleheader today at 3:40, and 6:40, pregame at 3:15 on WSJM NBA Playoffs see Oklahoma City and Denver advancing to round 2 Florida beats Tampa Bay to advance in NHL playoffs. High school sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Effort to dredge the St. Joseph River for rec. boaters is stalled Pushback on State Rep. Andrews' short-term rental bills Pedestrian island back on track for St. Joseph's Main Street and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's what you might have missed from The Morning Show with Jonny & Ken for Monday Apr. 29th: Ken updates us on the garage door repair, Detroit shatters record for NFL Draft, MLB is blaming Nike for bad uniforms, all that and more on the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miryssa Nelson of Coloma Softball is our WSJM Sports Player of the WeekColoma went 4-0 for the week with a sweep of Fennville 15-0, and 16-1, Then the Comets swept Parchment 13-3 and 13-7. Miryssa was the starting pitcher in both of the opening game wins. Against Fennville she allowed 1 hit and struck out 6 and against Parchment, she allowed 6 hits and had 2 earned runs while striking out 3. At the plate in the leadoff position, she's batted .750 for the week with 7 singles, 2 doubles, 4 walks, scored 8 times and had 5 rbi and stole two bases. She has a .621 batting average this season. Miryssa is currently a senior at Coloma high school and has a 3.9 GPA. She also plays volleyball and basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Detroit smashes the NFL Draft attendance record with over 775,000 fans flooding downtown Detroit over the three day draft. Beating 600,000 by Nashville in 2019. Tigers take 2 of the 3 with Kansas City after beating Royals 4-1 on Sunday, Tigers home again tonight at 6:40 against St. Louis, 6:15 on WSJM. White Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-2 and complete three game sweep, improving record to 6-22. Sox home vs. Minnesota tonight at 7:40. Cubs fall in 9th inning to Boston 5-4, Cubs remain out east as they visit the NY Mets at 7:10. NBA and NHL playoff results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan State Police puts wounded trooper back on duty Upton Middle School named Evergreen School by EGLE Local officials facing primary challenges in August and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robotics Roundup is brought to you by Lake Michigan College, AEP Cook Nuclear Plant, and Berrien Springs Public Schools. Robotics in Southwest Michigan would not be what it is without the many team mentors and volunteers. One of those volunteers is Scott Bradford who has spent many years volunteering with St. Joseph's Average Joes as well as one of the game announcers for the St. Joe competition, Berrien Springs competition and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U! Michael Mompremier joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about an upcoming hiring event happening Wednesday May 1st! Learn more at miworks.org/events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John's goest this week is Kerry Hellmuth, the author of a new book, Willkie Sprint. Ir is a true life coming of age book about her racing and winning the first Little 500 for women at Indiana University, which parallels the men's race of that name, featured in the Academy Award winning movie: Breaking Away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we spotlight St. Joe Softball, Lakeshore Boys Track, Bridgman Softball, and Berrien Springs Soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-26-24 WSJM Afternoon NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Kyan...he is just a big softie! This sweet boy came to us as a stray. Kyan loves to go for walks, and does pretty well on a leash! He has just enough energy to get some playtime in, but not so much that he is overwhelming with his size. Kyan doesn't mind other dogs, and he enjoys snuggles with his favorite people. He weighs around 75 pounds, is neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and microchipped. We estimate him to be 1-2 years old. Go to al-van.org/adopt to fill out an application if our big, adorable Kyan seems like your perfect match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Laura Robinson and Jen Fentress about Read and Ride - Parents as Teacher Collaboration with Silver Beach Carousel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about all of the great things happening this weekend in Southwest Michigan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's normal to see demons in your bedroom? And Italian 'ice cream' ban! And a tree virus is affecting the world chocolate supply! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Spors 275,000 fans descend into downtown Detroit for round 1 of the NFL Draft. Bears, as expected, take USC QB Caleb Williams with the top pick, also take University of Washington WR Rome Odunze at pick 9. Lions move up 5 spots with a trade with Dallas to take Alabama CB Terrion Arnold at 24. Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy taken at #10 to Minnesota. Tigers off on Thursday. Host Kansas City at 1:10 to make way for NFL Draft, 12:45 pregame on WSJM. White Sox losing streak reaches 7 following 6-3 loss to Twins. Chicago now MLB worst 3-22 on the season. Crow-Armstong's first MLB hit is a 2 run home run to give the Cubs a series sweep of Astros with 3-1 win. NBA and NHL Playoff results Kalamazoo Wings pushed to the brink of elimination, host Red WIngs affiliate Toledo in Game 4 tonight. HS Sports scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Whirlpool Corp. job cuts expected next week Flurry of Republican primary challenges in Berrien County One down, two to go in NFL Draft in Detroit and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick - The First OmenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U! Twin City Players is getting ready to break ground on an expansion project on April 26th. Jonny talks with Larry from TCP about this project as well as their season announcement from their 92nd season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.