In today's news:

The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an open house this month on its plans to reconstruct M-139 in Benton Harbor starting next year. 

Students at Lake Michigan College facing financial hardship and having difficulty purchasing books for classes have received a boost from the Berrien Community Foundation. 

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has removed the swim buoys from most state parks around the Great Lakes for the season. 

In today's news:
The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an open house this month on its plans to reconstruct M-139 in Benton Harbor starting next year.&nbsp;
Students at Lake Michigan College facing financial hardship and having difficulty purchasing books for classes have received a boost from the Berrien Community Foundation.&nbsp;
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has removed the swim buoys from most state parks around the Great Lakes for the season.&nbsp;

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Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 09-17-25

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. 

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Wake up with The Morning Show with Ken & Friends!, the go-to morning news and talk program from News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM serving Southwest Michigan. Airing weekday mornings, the show delivers local news, weather updates, sports coverage, community events, and interviews with area leaders, organizations, and experts.

Hosted by Ken Lundberg and the WSJM morning team, the program covers the stories shaping Berrien County, Van Buren County, and surrounding communities, along with state and national headlines that impact local listeners. Regular segments feature community spotlights, business news, public safety updates, health topics, and regional happenings, making it a daily source for staying informed in Southwest Michigan.

Whether you're commuting, getting ready for work, or catching up later, the podcast version of The Morning Show with Ken & Friends! keeps you connected to local conversation, breaking news, and the people behind the stories in your community.

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The Morning Show with Ken &amp; Friends! &ndash; WSJM 94.9 | Southwest Michigan News &amp; Talk Podcast
Wake up with The Morning Show with Ken &amp; Friends!, the go-to morning news and talk program from News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM serving Southwest Michigan. Airing weekday mornings, the show delivers local news, weather updates, sports coverage, community events, and interviews with area leaders, organizations, and experts.
Hosted by Ken Lundberg and the WSJM morning team, the program covers the stories shaping Berrien County, Van Buren County, and surrounding communities, along with state and national headlines that impact local listeners. Regular segments feature community spotlights, business news, public safety updates, health topics, and regional happenings, making it a daily source for staying informed in Southwest Michigan.
Whether you're commuting, getting ready for work, or catching up later, the podcast version of The Morning Show with Ken &amp; Friends! keeps you connected to local conversation, breaking news, and the people behind the stories in your community.

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