Been doing this a long time. At KFR, since '87. Have had an awful lot of fun through the years here. This is one special radio station. Love living here; both my sons were born here. Michael works for the schools, and David graduated Western and is now living the dream in Chicago. Proud to say they're my best friends as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
Dave Benson
WMU Broncos Will Attempt To Stay Best Team in State
Just like everything else this year, college football in Michigan is topsy-turvy. While Michigan and Michigan State have struggled most of this season, the Western Michigan Broncos are undefeated, and only thanks to some overtime heroics by the Wolverines, do the Broncos not have more wins this year…
Larry Bell Profiled In Forbes Magazine
Another indicator of how big the beer industry is in Michigan, and more to the point, how big a deal Bell's is, Larry Bell was featured in a Forbes Magazine story last week.
You Mean It’s Illegal To Climb The Mackinac Bridge? Who Knew?
I realize the question is facetious. But when something like this happens, the question should be "You mean it's illegal to climb the Mackinac Bridge on your own? Well, sure, but that didn't stop someone last week from doing it.
MSU Will Require Incoming Students To Live Two Years On Campus
The story in itself was a bit jarring, given that we are mired in the middle of a world-wide pandemic. You see the headline and think "what"?
Governor Pushes For Stimulus; Mentions Kalamazoo Business
During a Tuesday afternoon Covid-19 update, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer again pushed for stimulus relief, focusing on the state legislature, as a federal package seems to be languishing
Should I Shave My Beard For A Free McRib? Mmmmmm.
You know it’s just a silly contest...but isn’t that what makes life fun? Silly little contests. But shaving my beard for a sandwich? Now, there’s a tough but interesting question.
When Shopping For Toys, Avoid The Hazards
This topic comes up every holiday gift giving season, and in the past I've rolled my eyes a bit, but you should still be aware and make a decision for yourself.
Like Most Everything Else, Portage Tree Lighting Ceremony Goes Virtual
The City of Portage announced, due to Covid-19 safety concerns, the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be virtual this year.
WMU Has As Many Wins As Both UM, MSU; Plays NIU Here On Saturday
As national sports talk show host Dan Patrick said Wednesday morning, "I love Western Michigan". And what's not to love?
Not ‘This is Us’, This Is Real. A Recall of One Special Crock-Pot
The first question the popped in my head was, what next.