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
I Don’t Know What The Answer Is When It Comes To Weather Alerts
Here's the dilemma we face here. There's going to be weather this weekend. There was going to be weather last weekend. The weather last weekend could've been an ice storm, but by and large, it didn't happen - here.
Get Ready For The New 45 MPH State Speed Limit
No, the Michigan speed limit is not being lowered. But the way do gooders, heck, everyone, over reacts these days, it wouldn't be surprising if there were calls for just that.
Former Lion, Movie-TV Star Karras Voted Into Pro Football HOF
Alex Karras, who not only had a controversial pro football career, but also became a movie and TV star, has been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of it's Centennial class.
If You Want To Pretty Up Your Life, Look At The Glass Art Auction
This is one of those "did you know we have a thriving (fill in the blank) community. In this case it's the glass art community. Glass art is something not only created in Kalamazoo, but also something collected and displayed.
Report: Big Michigan Voter Turnout Could Turn Out To Be Embarrassing
After a lifetime of hearing people say "if you don't vote, don't complain", reading a story in the Detroit Free-Press about a big voter turnout potentially being a national embarrassment, had me puzzled. How could this be?
Pediatric Flu Claims First Two Lives in Michigan
Pediatric flu has claimed the lives of two children in Michigan this season. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports these are the first two children in this current flu season.
Report: Wealthiest Michigan School Districts Are In Detroit, GR
A story published on MLive indicates most of the state's wealthiest school districts surround the Detroit area, and the Grand Rapids area.
WMU Picks Up MSU Running Back La’Darius Jefferson
Western Michigan University's football Broncos picked up a running back today from Michigan State University. A former Mr.Football in Michigan, La'Darius Jefferson, who entered transfer protocol last October, will be playing football on Stadium Drive this fall.
‘Light Hearted’ Ale Joins Bell’s Lineup on January 20th
Bell's Two Hearted Ale has been voted the best beer in the country several times over now, and along with Oberon, a flagship of Bell's Brewery. But as everything is cyclical in life, people are starting to get a bit calorie conscious again, so you'll be seeing Bell's "Light …
Too Soon? PETA Putting Up Billboards Remembering Dead Chickens
Five days ago, you might remember stories about people in the Kalamazoo area, in fact, all the way to Battle Creek, talking about a strange smell in the air. Well, that turned out be a major fire at a chicken and egg farm operation, Konos Farms, near Martin, owned by VandeBunte Egg company. The fire…