What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
Laura Bell Steps Down as Bell’s CEO
Laura Bell, who has spent a significant portion of her life in the family beer business, has announced she is stepping down as CEO. Company founder and Bell's father. Larry Bell will take over leadership of the craft beer giant.
MI Woman Becomes First American To Win Boston Marathon since ’85
Desiree Linden, who is based in Rochester Hills, became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. In a show of sportsmanship, she even slowed down to wait for a fellow American runner Shalane Flanagan during that runner's potty stop.
Oh, What A Night! Ex-WMU Goalie, Accountant, Wins NHL Game
In a city with one Cinderella story still waiting for a fairy-tale ending, another created by an injury, and with a WMU connection, happened Thursday evening in Chicago.
If You Have Toys ‘R Us Gift Cards, Get There ASAP
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Kalamazoo Mayor Says What Maybe You’re Saying About The Fountain
The vote by the Kalamazoo City Commission to remove the Fountain of the Pioneers from Bronson Park, early Tuesday morning, March 6th, after a marathon commission session, has been the source of controversy prior to, and now, since that vote. On Wednesday afternoon, the City released a statement from Mayor Bobby Hopewell and Commissioner Don Cooney.
Raise A Glass To Another Wonderful Wine Not – See Photos from Wine Not 2018 in Kalamazoo
There's a reason that Wine Not sells out every year: because it's fun.
It’s A Beautiful Day For Baseball And That Kalamazoo Song
Everyone knows the song "Take Me Out To The Ballgame". It's played during almost every seventh inning stretch. But what about that baseball song that mentions Kalamazoo?
Sun Sets On Another Portage Restaurant
For the second time in the past week comes word that a Portage restaurant is shutting it's doors.
What? JC Penney Is Closing More Stores And Transforming To This?
The people that run JC Penney's are rolling the dice and making a huge bet on something that really has never been at the core of their business.
Michigan Furniture Giant Art Van Elslander Dead at 87
Art Van Elslander took a single furniture store in 1959 and built it into an empire.