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
Bronco Hockey At Lawson Seems A Million Miles Away, But…
I guess if you've been following the articles I've written over the past few years, you can tell I love hockey, and more so, I love Bronco hockey at Lawson Ice Arena, at Western Michigan University. I've been to NHL games at the old Chicago Stadium, at the old St. Louis Arena, but now…
Local High School Gets Major Grant From Detroit Lions Charities
Detroit Lions Charities announced that six high schools programs will be recipients of a total grant of $100,000 (along with $3,000 worth of milk from a grocery sponsor)
Rules Change To Allow You To Visit Grandparents in Facilities
Having parents and grandparents in assisted and healthcare facilities is never easy. It's been particularly hard on families during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Are We Just Rearranging The Deck Chairs? JC Penney Saved, For Now
Are we just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic? Reports today say that the two biggest mall owners in the country, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners, have a deal in place to buy JCPenney out of bankruptcy
So Whaddaya Think? Was This The Worst Summer Ever?
I saw a survey asking people if they thought this was the worst summer ever. What I wasn't expecting was the answer I saw.
Still Waiting For Answers to Squishy, Brown Algae in Torch Lake
While it's not at the level of murder hornets, this news about brown algae in Torch Lake is still upsetting. Torch Lake is still may be the gold standard for bodies of water in Michigan outside of the Great Lakes. But it's 2020, so can anyone be surprised?
Big Time ESPN Analyst Talks Up Ex-Bronco’s Cause
Jay Bilas, one of the leading basketball analysts at ESPN has taken up the cause of ex-Western Michigan Bronco basketball player Michael Flowers.
Only One National ‘Expert’ Picks Lions For Playoffs. Is He Crazy?
I read somewhere where the Detroit Lions are trendy pick to be the NFL's surprise team of 2020. But if that's the case, I'm having trouble finding many prognosticators bullish on the Leos for this upcoming season.
Longtime football insider, NBC's Peter King, is about the only one …
Longtime football insider, NBC's Peter King, is about the only one …
Downtown Kalamazoo Launches Outdoor Social District
As the pandemic heads into fall, the Downtown Kalamazoo Partnership is launching a "Central Commons Refreshment Area".
2020 Vineyard Classic Is On, For September 13th
Here's some good news. With so many events cancelled this year, here's one that's happening. The 2020 Vineyard Classic is set for Sunday, September 13th.