In today's news:

• Niles high school teacher on leave following predator allegations posted online
• Movement to make Michigan nuclear moving forward in Lansing
• Benton Harbor high school football getting some law enforcement leadership
• and more!

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In today's news:

A package of legislation intended to spur the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Michigan while attracting workers in the nuclear energy field to Michigan has been approved by a state House committee. 

Spending cuts at the federal level could affect our experience checking out books at local libraries. 

Lest We Forget is gearing up for its annual reenactment weekend, scheduled for June 21 and 22, and there will be a bit of a difference in the program this year. 

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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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In today's news:

• Fatal head-on crash on I-94 in New Buffalo Monday afternoon
• One month later, still no decision from Cass County Prosecutor on referee assault
• Homicide investigation underway after fatal shooting in Hartford
• and more! 

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In today's news:

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Hartford Monday.

There will be a heavy police presence on I-94 this Wednesday all across the state as sheriff's departments, Michigan State Police, and local police departments look for distracted drivers.

The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport wants to do more to get its name out there and is seeking partners to help increase its visibility. 

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In today's news: 

• Silver Beach concessions getting major update
• St. Joseph Heritage Museum hiring archivist 
• Nearly half of Michigan marijuana smokers say it doesn't affect driving
• and more!

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In today's news:

Plans to improve the concessions area at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph are moving full steam ahead, ahead now that the Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved an updated lease for concessioner Lemons LLC. 

Volunteers with the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in St. Joseph are sorting through the institution's vast archive as they prepare to vacate the museum's property at 601 Main Street and move to a new location. 

Cass County residents can get a head start on their spring cleaning with a free hazardous waste event next month. 

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In today's news:

• Berrien Co. seeks to save more than a million on drain bond refinance
• Rep. Andrews votes to move Republican road plan forward
• South Haven hires new police chief
• and more!

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In today's news:

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has voted to seek refinancing for a south county drain project after complaints its current interest rate is too high. 

The Michigan House has approved a $3.1 billion road funding plan drafted by Republicans and supported by a handful of Democrats. Among the Democrats to vote for the package Wednesday was state Representative Joey Andrews, who tells us it may have come from the opposing party, but he sees value in it.

Unit 1 of the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman will be taken offline at 3 a.m. this Saturday to begin its 32nd refueling outage.

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In today's news:

• OutCenter files FOIA against Benton Harbor over permit denial
• City of St. Joseph signs up for cyberaudit
• Benton Harbor audit clean -- also identifies funding shortfall
• and more!

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