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, as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
Dave Benson
Dreaded Trip To Secretary of State Is-Almost- A Thing of The Past
Maybe you've already realized this, but the latest news from the Michigan Secretary of State's office just brought it home even more so, that the dreaded trip to the Secretary of State's office is almost a thing of the past.
Gas Prices Seem High in Kalamazoo? Get Used To It. Here’s Why
In an inter-related world, this is just another example how something there affects something here.
Meijer Hopes To Administer 25,000 Vaccinations This Week
Meijer announced an ambitious goal today. They are hoping to administer 25,000 Covid-19 vaccinations this week. Michigan's largest grocery chain, through its pharmacies, has been working towards this goal by setting up "clinics" the past few weeks in stores,
New Borgess Cancer Center Nearing Completion
If you're wondering what is being built in the vicinity of Drake Road and Stadium Drive, that's the new Ascension Medical Group Borgess Cancer Center.
Tech Geeks, Rejoice! Ford-Google Deal Will Snazz Up Your Vehicle
Tech geeks, the way this story in the Detroit Free-Press reads, from an electronics point of view, your car is about to become a really big Android product.
Fox Sports Detroit Will Get A New Name By Opening Day
The trendy new term for changing the name of your business is now "rebranding", and that's exactly what the new owners of Fox Sports Detroit are doing.
Today Is the Anniversary of Two Legendary Blizzards
It's hard to think to anything that people talk about around these parts with more pride than weather calamities. Stories about tornadoes are re-told with a proper amount of fear and respect, whereas blizzard stories tend to be like fishing stories, they tend to get bigger and better with age.
Get the Bulldozers. Miller Road Is Getting An Upgrade
With the stroke of a pen, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signature, Kalamazoo's Miller Road will get a much needed upgrade between Emerald Drive on the west and Sprinkle Road on the east.
Miller Road is a "major east-west roadway in the city of Kalamazoo, serving several large industrial devel…
Miller Road is a "major east-west roadway in the city of Kalamazoo, serving several large industrial devel…
It’s Official: Restaurants Can Reopen February 1st
Your table is ready. The day many of us have been waiting for is almost here. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made it official today. Restaurants in Michigan can reopen for indoor seating on February 1st.
Kalamazoo Mayor Tests Positive For Covid; Has Mild Symptoms
Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.