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
Video: Ride-A-Long With A Cass County Snowplow During The Snowstorm
This is a video of a Cass County snowplow driver doing his job. Long hours and a thankless job. During a blizzard-like situation as we experienced on Wednesday, the job is critical to public safety - the roads have to be plowed and safe for driving. And the snow keeps coming down. This is not a - quick clear the main roads once - and your back in the shop. This is - drive your route, and drive it again, and then drive it again three or four more times.
No Fun! SeaWorld Attempts Takeover of Cedar Point, Michigan’s Adventure
To you and me, it's a place to have fun; ride the roller coasters, eat food, and not have a care in the world. But the business of fun these days is no fun, especially if your Cedar Point. The company that owns SeaWorld is making a hostile takeover bid for Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio. Most people in Michigan know Cedar Point or another amusement facility, Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Detroit’s Seminal Hard Rock Band MC5 Nominated 6th Time For Rock Hall
Wayne Kramer, MC5 co-founder and guitarist, now jokes the band is the "Susan Lucci" of rock and roll groups. Wednesday morning came news that Detroit's seminal hard rock band, the MC5, was once again on the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
As Electric Cars Grow, Gov Announces Wireless Charging Test In Detroit
If this works, it could be a game changer.
As Burt’s ‘Smokey & The Bandit’ Firebird is Sold, How Reynolds Got Gypped By GM
"Smokey and the Bandit" is one of the most iconic movies of the 1970's and one of the biggest money makers of all time. The car Burt Reynolds drove in the movie, the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am was just auctioned off for almost $500,000 through Barrett-Jackson.
The Lone Ranger’s History Comes From Detroit But Ties To Grand Rapids
Many kids from the early part of the last century grew up with the famed fictional hero, the Lone Ranger. The radio program started in Detroit on this day in 1933.
Two Wallendas Fell To Their Deaths At The Circus in Detroit in 1962
I saw an "On This Date" feature note that two members of the famous tight wire walking family, the Wallendas fell to their death at the State Fair Coliseums.
What A Story, Gibson ‘Kalamazoo Gal’, Irene Stearns turns 100
Here's is a woman who is literally "living history." 'Kalamazoo Gal' Irene Stearns turns 100 years old on Sunday, January 30th. The Kalamazoo Gals made history.
Barry County, Michigan Tragedy: Seven Yr Old Dies in Bulldozer Mishap
An unfathomable tragedy in Barry County on Thursday afternoon as a seven year old boy was killed in what Michigan State Police believe is an accidental death.
USFL’s Michigan Panthers: Part Deux Hire Longtime NFL Coach Jeff Fisher
Is there room for spring football in our lives. Maybe. But another positive sign about Michigan's team in the USFL reboot, is they've hired a coach/general manager, longtime NFL coach Jeff Fisher.