A Michigan man my whole life, I grew up in Holland and worked in Battle Creek for more than 10 years before finding a radio home in Kalamazoo. When I'm not on the radio you'll find me running, biking or reading a good book. I recently made the move to mornings where I'm joined by another Kalamazoo radio legend, Dave Benson. You can check us out weekdays from 6 to 10.
Bobby Guy
Speeding Driver Slides off a Snowy I-94 Right in Front of Michigan State Police
People forget how to drive in the snow every winter in Michigan. A speeding car almost took out a Michigan State Police vehicle when it lost control on I-94.
President Gerald Ford was a Ski Bum at this Michigan Resort
Congressman Gerald Ford was an avid downhill skier before he became infamous for terrorizing spectators on the golf course while away from the Oval Office.
Grande Ballroom Documentary Sets West Michigan Premiere Screening
"Louder Than Love", a rock doc on the legendary Detroit club where so many rock icons played back in the day gets a West Michigan premiere on February 11.
Potholes in Michigan Rank Among the Worst in the Nation
This is not a list you want to be at the top of. Still, how did Michigan not rank first on a list of states with the worst potholes?
Ottawa Beach Inn, a 50-Year Favorite in Holland Closes
The longstanding lakefront restaurant Ottawa Beach Inn will remodel, rebrand, and reopen as Playa Tacos & Tequilas. Not everyone is excited about this change.
Last One Out, Turn Off the Blue Light: Kmart Has Almost Disappeared
Michigan-based Kmart once had 2,486 stores globally, now that number is whittled down to less than twenty worldwide, with 33% of US locations closing forever.
Cruise Ships Will be Back on the Great Lakes in 2022
Yes, massive ocean-liners sail the Great Lakes too. After missing two years due to the pandemic, four of the five cruise lines will be back in the water in '22.
It’s a Sin: Thief Targets Portage Churchgoers
A man is now in the Kalamazoo county jail for stealing catalytic converters from cars while the owners were in worship services. Portage DPS made the collar.
The ‘B’ Side of ‘I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo’ is a Song You Know
Glenn Miller's signature song put Kalamazoo on the music map. If you don't think you've ever heard the flip side of that 78 rpm single, think again.
Lighthouse Keeper is the Most Michigan Summer Job: How to Apply
Spend two weeks tending the Lighthouse at Tawas Point and put Michigan's most-Googled job on your resume. You'll have to pay to do it, though.