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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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/ 

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Aaron from M&W Auto Service & Tire joins Sarah and Zack to talk about this Friday, September 5 event celebrating their 50th Anniversary with some special guests! Get details at mwtire.com.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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