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
Detroit Red Wings Fire Longtime Zamboni Driver, ‘Octopus Guy’ Al Sobotka
The Detroit Red Wings fired longtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka, known to generations of Red Wings fans as the man who swung an octopus over his head to rev fans up.
Kalamazoo Farmers Market Will Reopen on Bank Street on May 7th
When you turn onto Bank Street from Crosstown and pull up to the site of the Farmers Market, it's a bit stunning. It's never really been much more than the building housing the bathrooms and a row of shelters for the farmers, but hearing news that the plan is for the Farmers Market to reopen in early May, you look and think, how are they going to pull this off in about five or six weeks.
Powerful Solar Storms Means Michigan Could See Northern Lights Late This Week
A solar storm this past Monday,will make it possible we'll be able to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, over Michigan on March 30 and 31st and April 1
Is the Next Gretzky Or Auston Matthews Playing in Kalamazoo This Weekend?
Play begins on Thursday, March 31st, and the championship in Monday, April 4 (at Wings West). Forty-four teams with some 800 players are coming to Kalamazoo. The local hosts, the Kalamazoo Optimists Hockey Association have been running a program since 1965, but this is the first time they've bid host a tournament this big.
Lions Say ‘The Pick Is In'; NFL Says Detroit Will Host 2024 Draft
The National Football League announced Monday that Detroit has been chosen to host the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ready For Prime Time? Detroit Lions Will Be on HBO’s Hard Knocks
It doesn't guarantee any victories in 2022, but HBO (and the NFL) thinks Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions might make for compelling television. And the guess is there might be at least a few references to "biting knee caps" or something similar along the way.
‘Princesses and Superheroes’ Spring Break Event at Gilmore Car Museum on April 2nd
The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners is hosting a Princesses and Superheroes event on Saturday, April 2nd. Princesses and superheroes, and classic cars.
Get A Drone’s Eye View of Ex-Detroit Red Wings Captain Zetterberg’s Home
Ah, the fruits of one's labors. When you're the captain of the Detroit Red Wing, married to a beautiful woman and making a ton of money, it can feel like you're on top of the world.
Sony Blocks YouTube 1991 Kalamazoo Vinyl Vendors On The Job Video
Update: The video has been re-edited and as of 7pm, March 24th, it's still playing.
Think Your Kid Will Be Impressed With Chicago’s T-Rex, Sue?
Spring Break is returning this year. Now that may sound strange, but with all the cancellations of the past two years, not to mention virtual schooling, Spring Break really hasn't been much of a thing. But things are opening up and mask mandates are easing and you may need a perfect place to take the kids to get away from the everyday humdrum.