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
WMU Hall of Famer, TV Analyst Keith Jones Drops in For Lunch in Kalamazoo
You never know who might stop by to say hello and have lunch. Earlier this week, it was Western Michigan Bronco Hall of Famer Keith Jones, who stopped in to say hello to an old friend, Lou Nisker at his restaurant on Drake and West Main.
MSU’s Mel Tucker is Ramping Up The Rivalry With Michigan and Harbaugh
This headline says it all: "'There's no reason to be friends' with U-M's Jim Harbaugh".
Allen Park Police Issue Strict Rules For This Year’s Snipe Hunts
If you're going to be involved in snipe hunting in Michigan, the DNR, though at least one police jurisdiction has issued strict rules for the activity that will likely be followed across the state. Atop its Facebook post are the most important words to be remembered: "Please respect the Snipe. They are rare and fast. Almost like you can't find 'em."
As The (British) Open Tees Off, Where Can You Play Links Golf Here?
This is a big weekend for golf fans around the world. The Open is taking place in Scotland, at St. Andrews. Here we call it 'The British Open', but the rest of the world just knows it as 'The Open'. And you'll inevitably hear or see the term "links golf". But what is links golf, and can you play it here, in southwest Michigan?
Whitmer Signs Bill Allowing Self-Serve Taps For Beer, Wine, Drinks
At first glance, it seemed like a dumb idea, but 45 other states are okay with it, and there appear to be some safeguards built into a new law legalizing self-serve beer, wine, and drink taps.
Should Kalamazoo Build A Beltline Through Downtown?
It seems like these days all the City of Kalamazoo wants to do is frustrate its citizens. And to be fair, no matter what they do, they'll be honking off some group of people or another. The most recent example of this is the project going on now on Park and Westnedge Streets around downtown. The City calls it "traffic calming".
Was the Kalamazoo Township Police Station Ever A Bank?
You see the drive-thru window and it's a legitimate question. Was the Kalamazoo Township Offices and Police Department on Riverview and Mt. Olivet ever a bank or credit union
Former Michigan and Detroit Lions Coach Gary Moeller Dead at 81
Complicated" might sum up the coaching career of Gary Moeller, who died Monday at the age of 81.
Love Those German Autos? DeutscheMarques Show Is At Gilmore Sat. July 9th
Another big weekend for the people with a passion for cars at the Gilmore Car Museum. This time its focus is on German cars, and their legendary German reputation for engineering and performance.
A Much Needed Dose of Laughter; Nunsense Opens July 14 in Coldwater
"We need a space where we can not take things so seriously and to be able to get that cathartic release".