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
SW Michigan First Accepting Small Business Relief Grant Apps
A little glimmer of hope for some local business hit hard by the shutdown of virtually everything in the state; Southwest Michigan First is now accepting applications for grant funds through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Small Business Relief Fund.
B&G Discount Donates Much Needed Gloves And Supplies
If there is a bright side to everything related to the coronavirus pandemic, it is that like at other difficult times, it brings out the best in some people. B & G Discount in Schoolcraft falls into that category.
Kalamazoo County Confirms Three Cases of Covid-19
The Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department says they have confirmed three cases of Covid-19.
WMU Closing Dorms on Tuesday; Extends Online Classes Thru April
Western Michigan University has sent out a letter from President Edward Montgomery saying the school will be closing dorms on Tuesday, with the exception for "students with extenuating circumstances", due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kohl’s, IKEA Among Stores Temporarily Closing Their Doors
As the numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) grow in Michigan and nationwide, Kohl's and IKEA are two retailers who have made the decision to close their stores for the time being, while we get through the pandemic.
D&W, Family Fare Set Up Special Hours For At-Risk Guests
SpartanNash, which operates grocery stores in Southwest Michigan under the D&W and Family Fare names, along with several others, has announced special shopping hours for those guest who are most at-risk during the current coronavirus pandemic.
One Bright Spot: Oberon Is In Stores
In the grand scheme of things, its merely a disappointment, but Bell's Brewery has announced there will be no Oberon Day this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the precautionary measure being taken to keep people safe. At the same time, Bell's announced Oberon would be arriving in …
WMU Libraries Will Get It For You Or Ship It To You
With schools closed the the foreseeable future, this has put a crimp on students lives in many ways. For university students, and especially Masters and Doctoral candidates, the need for maybe an obscure document can mean the difference between success and "back to the drawing board".
Former U of M QB Says Football Journey Going ‘Elsewhere’
Has anyone considered this might be a mid-life crisis? But when you're filthy rich, and are married to supermodel, what's the point of buying a sports car, when you can buy the entire dealership.
Report: Elton John Postpones Grand Rapids Concert to Next Year
Add the name of legendary superstar Elton John to the artists cancelling and/or postponing concert tour dates. John's scheduled April 23rd date at Van Andel Arena has been postponed to next year, as have two dates in Detroit originally scheduled for early May.