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
Report: Detroit Tigers Legend Al Kaline Dies at 85
For an entire generation and more, there wasn't a classier, more dignified, icon of what it meant to be a Detroit Tiger than Al Kaline. For 22 years on the field, and twice that off it as a broadcaster, executive and ambassador for the team, Kaline was synonymous with the Detroit Tigers. The De…
City of Kalamazoo Closes All City Parks Due To Covid-19
The City of Kalamazoo is taking further extraordinary measures to isolate its citizen, but closing all city park, beginning on Tuesday, April 7th. According to the city, this action was prompted after large groups of people were seen at city parks over the weekend.
WMU 3-D Printers Producing Shields, Masks For Coronavirus Workers
Western Michigan University maybe virtually shutdown from the coronavirus pandemic, but WMU's 3D printers are not sitting idle. Instead, the staff and professors from multiple departments are teaming up to use their time to to produce personal protective equipment,
Miller Auditorium Officially Pulls Plug on Spring Season
Miller Auditorium made it official on Friday, cancelling for Spring season. That's the bad news. The good news is they are looking to reschedule most of the entertainment that ended up not happening due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Portage’s Crystal Car Wash Gets C&D Letter For Being Open
While the birds haven't been informed the state is essentially on lockdown, the owner of Crystal Car Wash on South Portage Road has been.
Kalamazoo Health Officer Recommends Screening of All ‘Essentials’
Even though we're at least two to three weeks into the current state of the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic stuatus in Michigan, the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department has issued a recommendation for "all essential service providers and businesses in Kalamazoo County t…
Kalamazoo Public Schools Comments on Governor’s Closing Order
After Governor Whitmer announced that Michigan K-12 schools would remain closed the for rest of this school year, Kalamazoo Public Schools issued a statement:
Michigan Company’s Site Helps Kids Learn About Tough Topics
With virtually all local schools closed through the end of the school year, a Muskegon company whose creative materials are in schools across the country and continent is sharing their content to educate kids on tough topics.
Michigan Attorney General Tells JoAnn Fabrics No
This story feels a bit like parenting. The parent makes the rule and then the kids looks for the exception. Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel ruled Tuesday that, no, JoAnn Fabrics cannot keep their storefronts open during the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Safe order.
Maren Morris’ Husband, Ryan Hurd, Is One Of Kalamazoo’s Very Own
This isn't exactly stunning news or anything. And Ryan Hurd is a pretty big name in the Country music world, as was his wife, Maren Morris, until she crossed over to pop music. But just this weekend, while in self imposed isolation, I found out Hurd is a Kalamazoo boy.