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
Feds List Approved Cleaning Products To Fight Coronavirus Germs
While saying the risk of exposure to the coronavirus is still small, the government's Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of products that can be used to clean and disinfect while the virus is a risk to the general public. Most can easily found at a store near you in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area.
Michigan Native, ‘Actor’s Studio’ Host James Lipton Dead at 93
It was a career that started in radio in Detroit in the 1940's, included both acting, writing and producing in to the 20-teens, but was made famous by simply asking questions. James Lipton, best known for "Inside The Actor's Studio" has died at the age of 93.
Update: Cops Say Bank Robber Spent Haul At Strip Club
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers have arrested a man who they allege robbed a Chase Bank facility on Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo on Wednesday.
Warning: Latest Sophisticated Bank Scam Starts Via Text Message
Is it just me or are there more criminals out there than ever? Or is it the criminals have simply become more sophisticated at how they (attempt to) steal our money.
First Three Michigan Coronavirus Tests Results Are Back
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the first three coronavirus test results with a fourth pending.
Heartbreaker: Broncos Lose Bowl Game On A Last Second Field Goal
This one is going to sting for a while. The Western Michigan Broncos had leads, had opportunities, to win the First Responder Bowl, but at the end, lost on a game winning field goal as time expired, to Western Kentucky.
Michigan AG Issues Another Credit Card Scam Warning
Are there more crooks or are we just hearing more about it. Either way, it stinks. The holiday shopping season is almost over, but better late than never to prevent getting robbed.
Michigan Joins Multi-State I-94 Crackdown on Commercial Vehicles
Don't be surprised to see more than the usual number of commercial vehicles pulled over by cops on I-94 in the coming week. Michigan is part of a multi-state effort to ticket commercial vehicle violators during the week of Dec. 9th-13th.
Local Rep. Iden Leads Bi-Partisan Effort To Get College Athletes Paid
Michigan may soon be joining the rising wave of states legislating that collegiate athletes should be able, at the very least, make money off their own likeness.
Michigan Secretary of State’s Offices Closed Monday
Even though, most people can transact most of their business with the Michigan Secretary of State's office via the computer now, still there are things that are best done live, and some people are just more comfortable doing it that way, anyhow. But not this Monday. Michigan Secretary of State's offices will be closed, in honor of Veteran's Day, November 11th.
State Government Shutdown Is More Than SOS Offices
It's a cheap joke, that if the government shuts down, we all win. Because the people shutting it down, the legislators and lawmakers, they're fine. It's the folks that actually work for a living who are furloughed, and that can be a problem.
Bell’s Releases Limited Edition Oberon ‘Look’ For Rest Of Summer
Bell's Brewery is changing its look just a little bit for the rest of the summer.