In today's news:

City leaders in St. Joseph are spreading the news about the coming changes to downtown parking in the summer, hoping to allay concerns and clarify what the arrangement will be. 

A grassroots political organization formed this year in Southwest Michigan is planning a town hall for this Friday in Benton Harbor to discuss how spending cuts, tariffs, and new policies on the federal level are affecting everyday citizens. 

A farmer from Berrien County has been honored with the Michigan Farm Bureau's 2025 Young Farmer Excellence in Agriculture Award.