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
Report: Detroit Tigers Legend Al Kaline Dies at 85
For an entire generation and more, there wasn't a classier, more dignified, icon of what it meant to be a Detroit Tiger than Al Kaline. For 22 years on the field, and twice that off it as a broadcaster, executive and ambassador for the team, Kaline was synonymous with the Detroit Tigers. The De…
Seniors Can Still Get Meal Safely During Covid-19 Outbreak
The State of Michigan says it has received some additional funding ($7.5 Million) to provide meals for older adults, and is looking to make those seniors and the loved ones aware of such delivery programs.
Kalamazoo Health Officer Recommends Screening of All ‘Essentials’
Even though we're at least two to three weeks into the current state of the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic stuatus in Michigan, the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department has issued a recommendation for "all essential service providers and businesses in Kalamazoo County t…
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.
WMU Is The Latest School To Suspend In-Person Classes
Western Michigan University is latest state school to suspend in-person classes. WMU made the announcement late Wednesday afternoon that there will be no classes on Thursday and Friday (March 12 and 13) and beginning Monday, March 16th, the school will begin "delivering" education online.
Tiana Carruthers Is A Finalist For A Congressional Medal Of Honor
Tiana Carruthers, one of the heroes and one of the victims in the 2016 Shooting rampage, is a finalist for a Congressional Medal of Honor, for her heroism during the first attack, in shielding children four children from the attack of the shooter
Shocker! Art Van To Close All Stores; Liquidation Starts Friday
Nobody expected this. Art Van, which has been experiencing financial difficulties for the past few years has announced it's going out of business. A liquidation sale begins on Friday.
AG’s List of Top 10 Consumer Complaints Sees Rise in One Category
David Letterman it's not. The Michigan Attorney General's office has release its own Top 10 List. It's the Top 10 consumer complaint categories.
Owner of Kalamazoo 10 And West Columbia 7 Files for Bankruptcy
The Michigan-based owner of a chain of movie theaters has filed for bankruptcy. Goodrich Quality Theaters of Kentwood filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, according to MiBiz.com.