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
Bissell Pet Foundation Embarking On Biggest ‘Empty The Shelters’ Event Ever
Adoption saves two lives – the adopted pet and the one who takes their place in the shelter.
Review: ‘Bright Star’ Is A Mesmerizing Evening of Musical Theatre
It's hard not to gush when writing about Farmers Alley's production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's musical "Bright Star".
This Puts the Fizz In Summer-Kalamazoo’s Summer of Floats
There's an old joke that goes "the person who invented the wheel was smart. The person who invented the other three was a genius." I think the same can be said for soda.
Detroit Red Wings, GM Yzerman Name Team’s Next Coach, No Stranger to Kalamazoo
"Derek has an impressive resume, particularly the work he's done with young players and prospects throughout his career. We're excited to have him leading the charge behind the Red Wings bench.
Will This Be The New Logo If UCLA, USC Join The Big Ten?
So is the Magic Kingdom going to replace the stylized logo the Big Ten Conference has now? I've referring to the Big Ten as "the conference that can't count" for years, but if you sprinkle some fairy dust on USC and UCLA and make them members, that adds up to 16.
State: MonkeyPox Is In Michigan; Risk Low But What Next?
Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services says a probable case of monkeypox has been identified in Oakland County. The "person is currently isolating.
Evanston, Illinois Contemplates Topless Beaches. What About Here?
The city on the north end of Chicago will be discussing a proposal on Tuesday, July 5th from a city council member arguing that men and women should be treated equally and eliminate any ambiguity regarding transgender people.
WMU’s Bronco Bash Returns Live This Year For 40th Anniversary
Buster Bronco might be doing cartwheels. Western Michigan University says Bronco Bash will be back - live - for 2022. The date is Tuesday, August 30th at the Sangren Pedestrian Mall. The event starts with the explosion of the cannon at 3 o'clock and goes until 6pm.
Review: ‘Unrivaled’ is Just That; An Emotional Look At Two Titans
Let's start with ESPN sure does know how to do a sports documentary. I lived in Michigan in 1996 and 1997, and the director captured what was going on at the time. The Detroit Red Wings had been down for a long time, but were slowly climbing back into respectability under the ownership of the Ilitch family.
New Detroit Piston Rookies Get A Free Trip To Paris to Play Chicago Bulls
It was a big night for the Detroit Pistons at the NBA, having Jaden Ivey available when it came for them pick at number 5. Ivey wanted to play for the Pistons, so this appears to be a marriage made in heaven, so the speak. Then, trying to wade through a confusing three-team trade, the Pistons walked away with Jalen Duren from Memphis. That's the basketball news. But wait there's more.