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
Michigan’s Snowplow Names Get Cuter, More Precious For Winter 2021
This all started as a way to engage the folks, especially the kids, maybe take our minds off the pandemic, and, maybe also to call attention to the hard work that snowplow drivers do every winter; giving names to the state's fleet of snowplows.
Meet The Man Who Was the GM of the World’s Champion Detroit Lions
The names Jim Campbell (longtime Detroit Tigers GM), Russ Thomas, longtime Detroit Lions GM through many, many years of mediocrity, Jim Devallano and Ken Holland (NHL Hall of Fame GM's for the Detroit Red Wings are all pretty well known; but why not the general manager of the three-time World Champion Detroit Lions of the 1950's?
Why Is A Burger Giant Trying To Squash A Tecumseh, Michigan Burger Joint?
Yes, this is a case of David and Goliath. Or, depending on how the case goes, the big guy sticking it to the little guy.
New Hi-Res Satellite Imagery Shows Lakes Erie, St. Clair From Outer Space
According to NASA's description, this is a hi-resolution images from outer space of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. You can see the sediments swirl in Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. "The photograph taken from Landsat 9 image of both Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, from Oct. 31, 2021. The Great Lakes serve as sources of freshwater, recreational activity, transport, and habitat for the upper-midwestern US, and water quality remains a high priority."
Michigan State Student’s Air Fryer Fire Goes Viral On Tik Tok
We can smile about this now, because everyone is ok. But a seemingly minor mistake could've been so much worse, but thankfully wasn't. And the whole thing has made one Michigan State student a viral video celebrity.
Wanna Laugh? This Might Be The Funniest Detroit Lions Tweet Ever
Brace yourself. This might just be the funniest Detroit Lions tweet ever.
M-185: Michigan’s Only Highway Where Cars Are Illegal, Gets Fixed
It is Michigan's most interesting highway, M-185. Why? Because it's the only highway in the state, where motorized vehicles are NOT allowed. Yes, it's the highway surrounding Mackinac Island.
You Really Want to Know When the First Snow Is Coming in Michigan?
I do know there's a natural curiosity about when the first freeze and the first snowfall will occur in this part of Michigan. Skiing enthusiasts, of course, want to know, and plenty of people love this month leading into Thanksgiving and then to the Christmas holidays. But predicting an exact date is a bit folly. In some ways, I'm surprised the betting apps are taking wagers on this stuff.
What if….The Summer Olympics Had Been in Detroit in 1968?
I don't know how many people know the story, but Detroit bid on having the 1968 Summer Olympics. The International Olympic Committee ended up choosing Mexico City, but imagine for a second what having those games in Detroit would have been, for so many reasons.
‘Otherworldly’ Photos Give a Peek At A Lake Superior Shipwreck
"Otherworldly" is the word that first comes to mind when you see these photographs. The images are from a Lake Superior shipwreck, one with a possibly fascinating history, made all the more interesting by the mystery attached to it.