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
Karianne Thomas Steps Down; Coakley New KDPS Chief
In a surprise announcement, the City of Kalamazoo announced late Wednesday that Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Karianne Thomas, a 27 year veteran of the department, is retiring at the end of the month. Her final day will be September 30th. Named the new Chief is Vernon Coakley, who has …
KDPS Completes ‘Rigorous’ Accreditation Program
The City of Kalamazoo announced Tuesday afternoon the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has completed a "rigorous' accreditation program.
Only One National ‘Expert’ Picks Lions For Playoffs. Is He Crazy?
I read somewhere where the Detroit Lions are trendy pick to be the NFL's surprise team of 2020. But if that's the case, I'm having trouble finding many prognosticators bullish on the Leos for this upcoming season.
Longtime football insider, NBC's Peter King, is about the only one …
Longtime football insider, NBC's Peter King, is about the only one …
Downtown Kalamazoo Launches Outdoor Social District
As the pandemic heads into fall, the Downtown Kalamazoo Partnership is launching a "Central Commons Refreshment Area".
2020 Vineyard Classic Is On, For September 13th
Here's some good news. With so many events cancelled this year, here's one that's happening. The 2020 Vineyard Classic is set for Sunday, September 13th.
New Logo, Packaging For Bell’s Best Brown Ale
Bell's is spiffing up the logo and packaging for its Best Brown for this Fall. The owl remains on the label, but now, the owl looks more like a sports team logo.
Update: Two Missing Sherman’s Ice Cream Blue Cows Are Safe
With all the horrible things going on in the country right now, a case of theft and vandalism isn't going to get too many headlines, except that the item vandalized is the blue cow from Sherman's Ice Cream in South Haven.
Sprinkle Road Roundabout Makes Dubious Top Ten List
Good news, bad news. The Sprinkle Road at I-94 Roundabout made a ten list, but it's a list of roundabouts with the most crashes.
There’ll Be No One Booing The Lions At Ford Field To Start Season
When the Detroit Lions take the field on Opening Day against the Chicago Bears, there will be no fans there to cheer or boo them, as needed. The Lions announced today that no fans will be allowed to attend the first two home games at Ford Field as the team attempts to begin their upcoming 2020 NFL s…
First Radio Station In US Began 100 Years Ago Today in Michigan
Many firsts have happened in Michigan, and one of the most significant happened 100 years ago today, when radio station WWJ in Detroit became the first commercial radio station on the air in the country.