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
Kalamazoo Native And Chicago Radio Legend Bob Stroud Is Retiring
"My dad took me with him to 'KMI in the mid 60's to talk with someone in advertising. Watched Al Horn do a break. My earliest memories of wanting to be on the radio."
HGTV’s Bargain Block Shows Two Guys Rebuilding Detroit One House At A Time
Over the years we've seen a lot of blight and hopelessness when the topic of the City of Detroit is mentioned. Then along came Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas.
Original ‘Gerber Baby’ Dies at 95, And She Wasn’t From Fremont
This is going to sound a little like Paul Harvey's Rest of the Story, from back in the day. A little girl, Ann Leslie Turner, was born in Westport, Connecticut in 1926.
Goosebumps: Seeing ESPN E60 Trailer On Red Wings-Avalanche 90’s Rivalry
I got goosebumps and I'm not even a fan of either team. But oh, my God, look in the eyes of the participants twenty-five years later; especially Brandon Shanahan. Twenty-five years later. "The Last Dance" was great, but it was peak inside something we'd normally never get to see. "Unrivaled" grabs you by the emotions and doesn't let go.
Joel Zumaya’s Rip On the Detroit Tigers Sure Sounds Dumb Now
There an important life lesson here. It was about a week ago that former Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya went off on social media, ripping the team and call for pretty much one's head, starting with General Manager Al Avila.
Get Out of The Office and Enjoy Fridays with Lunchtime Live in Bronson Park
One of the best things about summertime in Kalamazoo is back on Friday, June 10th as the first "Lunchtime Live" of the summer season returns to Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo.
Charge Is-A-Comin'; Rivian To Install Electric Chargers in Michigan State Parks
Start-up electric truck maker Rivian says it will install 15 electric vehicle chargers in Michigan state parks.
Get Excited, Michiganders; A New Flavor of Vernors Is Here
There's a palpable excitement surrounding Michigan. Are you ready for this? There's a new flavor of Vernors coming this August.
Delayed: Portage Rd. Construction Shutdown is Now June 10-14th
Yes, they're making progress, but that doesn't mean there won't be pain in the final stretch of construction on the Portage Road - Kilgore Road - I-94 Interchange project.
REO’s Kevin Cronin Shares His Visit At Grand Rapids’ Fish Ladder Ahead of Show Tonight
So REO Speedwagon is touring with Styx and Loverboy and stopped in Grand Rapids for tonight's (May 31st show). And REO's Kevin Cronin, during some downtime made it over to the Grand River. And he sounds like a tour guide on his Facebook post.