In today's news:

Both of Southwest Michigan's representatives in the U.S. House are placing the blame for the federal government shutdown squarely on Democrats in the U.S. Senate. 

So, what's going on with the state budget? State Representative Joey Andrews explains.

Now at work at Coloma Elementary School is a fully-certified therapy dog to help improve the physical and mental well-being of students. 

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