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
Portage Spared As Payless Shoe Source Set To Close More Stores?
USA Today is reporting that Payless Shoe Source is now set to close almost 800 stores, as it reorganizes in bankruptcy. But what about their Portage locations.
Small Plane Runs Off Runway at Plainwell Airport
A small private plane ran off the runway at Plainwell Airport on Friday afternoon.
UPDATE: Gull St. Roundabout Construction Starts Wednesday
This Gull Street Roundabout construction project doesn't seem all that big, Work starts on Wednesday (May 31st) and should be done by July 20th. But it could be a traffic nightmare for those two months.
Kalamazoo TGI Friday’s Closes Its Doors
Do restaurant closings happen in threes? TGI Friday's shut it's doors today. Coming on the heels of Wendy's on West Michigan Ave, and earlier, Kentucky Fried Chicken on West Main, this is the third franchise restaurant to close in recent months.
It’s A Long Way From Cumberland Street in Kalamazoo – Derek Jeter’s Career Gets Its Exclamation Point
I have a friend who was a freshman when Derek Jeter was a senior at Kalamazoo Central. She says he was a nice guy, but nobody knew his baseball career would skyrocket to the level it did. Sunday night, was the exclamation point, the "cherry on top" cap to a two decade career.
Delta Signs Deal With WMU To Train Airplane Mechanics
Delta Airlines has chosen Western Michigan University to be one it's select partners to train AMT's, (Airline Maintenance Technicians) Delta expects a high demand for these specialists in the coming years.
Security Concerns Force Major Change For This Year’s Mackinac Bridge Walk
A major change will go into effect at this year's Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day morning. The bridge will be closed off to virtually all vehicular traffic.
WMU To Offer Graduate Program in IT Security
Western Michigan University will begin a graduate program in IT security, fully online, with the Fall semester this year.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Wins 2017 Beer Championship
Let's raise a glass. The Kalamazoo Valley Community College "Brewin'" Cougars are the 2017 U.S. Open Beer Champions.
Wanna DooDah? Entries Have To Be In on Friday
The 36th (or so) annual DooDah Parade needs you. It's not a parade without the goofy, wacky, call it what you want, fun of great entries. And collectively, we desperately need a good laugh. So if that's you, you need to get entered by Friday.