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
Battle Creek’s Competitive Eater Nathan Klein Now Eating The UP
You may have read about Nathan Klein's exploits before. The Battle Creek competitive eater headed for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to attempt 3 challenges.
Chicago’s Air and Water Show Is This Weekend At The Lakefront
A lot of people have their fingers crossed because the weather forecast is iffy for this weekend, the days for the annual Chicago Air and Water Show over Lake Michigan on the city's lakefront.
More Construction Pain Begins This Weekend at I-94 and Sprinkle
Well, do you want the good news or the bad news first? The good news is progress is being made to the completion of the multi-year project redoing the Portage Road intersection with I-94 and the widening of I-94 all the way past Sprinkle Road.
Ready to ‘Ohh and Ahh’? Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise is This Weekend
I don't know why, but this year, the Woodward Dream Cruise just kind of snuck up on me. This annual event that sprouted organically in Motown has become a major event
Did You Know Bill Murray Owns Two Caddyshack Restaurants?
If the name Carl Spackler means anything to you, you might be excited about this news. I had no idea, but there are two “Caddyshack” themed restaurants owned by Bill Murray and his brothers.
Kalamazoo Police Chief Coakley Put On Administrative Leave After Charges Leveled
City of Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief Vernon Coakley has been placed on paid administrative after allegations of harassment were been filed by city employees.
With School Year Starting, Here’s Some Sleeping Tips, But Not in Class
It's hard to tell what can cause you to get sleepy in class. In some cases, it's boring lectures; in other cases, it's maybe being out too late.
Shocker! K-Wings’ Nick Bootland Leaving For Hershey Coaching Job
For Kalamazoo Wings fans, this stunning news had to feel like it came out of left field: K-Wings' coach and director of Hockey Operations Nick Bootland has resigned.
Michigan Social Media Rejoices As Ilitch Fires Tigers GM Avila
Whenever fans want a manager or executive replaces, it does take on a somewhat blood-thirsty nature. Think Matt Millen with the Detroit Lions, Rich Rodrigues with Michigan, more recently Jeff Blashill with the Red Wings.
An MGM Movie Short from 1949 Shows a Very Different Michigan
"Calling on Michigan" is an MGM film short from "TravelTalks", one in a series about places around the country and around the world. This is a mid-20th century look at Michigan, in color.