What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
Nine Months to Go: Phase II of I-94/Portage Road Reconstruction Begins Sunday
Like every construction project in Michigan, it always seems to take too long. The Interstate 94 at Portage/Kilgore Road interchange is no different. But beginning this weekend we might begin to start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak.
New Food Items in Detroit and Chicago Ballparks Look Amazing But Pricey
Reading about new ballpark food items for 2022 is kind of like going grocery shopping when you're hungry; not a good idea, because you want everything.
Comic John Mulaney To Perform at Kalamazoo’s State Theatre In September
Comic and actor John Mulaney will bring his "From Scratch" tour to Kalamazoo's State Theatre on Sept. 11th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 9th.
My Favorite Fred Upton Story Is Straight Out Of ‘Field of Dreams’
This isn't about politics. I've met our congressman Fred Upton several times. In the radio business, you meet your local politicians from time to time. and Rep. Upton has always struck me as being a decent sort of man.
Report: WMU Hires Spartan Assistant Stephens As New Basketball Coach
Multiple reports Monday afternoon say Tom Izzo's longtime assistant Dwayne Stephens has been chosen to lead the WMU Men's basketball program back to glory.
Remember Day and Overnight Summer Camps? Battle Creek’s Binder Park Zoo Has ‘Em.
Here's the line that got me. "A sleeping bag and sense of curiosity is all you need."
April 1st Brings First ‘Teaser’ For Detroit Lions on Hard Knocks
Good Morning Football host on NFL Network, Kyle Brandt tweeted this parody 'teaser' of the Detroit Lions' upcoming appearance on Hard Knocks, starring coach Dan Campbell.
Playoff Run Over So Four WMU Broncos Sign With NHL Teams
Several members of the team that was the top regional seed in the NCAA tournament last week have signed contracts with NHL teams. BrandonBussi, Ronnie Attard, Drew Worrad and Ty Glover all signed pro deals.
First Female CEO Got Started In Kalamazoo, Eventually That Became Bissell
The first female CEO in U. S. History got her start in Kalamazoo. It was 1865 when Anna Sutherland married Melville Bissell. She was just nineteen years old.
‘Give a Craft’ Beer Trail Passport Expands in Southwest Michigan
The 'Give a Craft' beer trail passport is bigger this year. It's from Discover Kalamazoo, to get more people to visit and spend money in Kalamazoo and Area Code 269,