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
Goodbye, Old Friend
Did you ever have an old friend, who you were close to, but you kind of drifted apart, and then you heard they were gone? This kind of feels like that.
This Monday Is The Last Day To Register to Vote by Mail or Online
The City of Kalamazoo sent out the announcement, but it applies to all Michigan residents. And what you need to know is, the last day for Michigan residents to register to vote by mail or online, thus being able able to vote in next month's election, is this coming Monday, October 19th.
Why Does This Never Happen To Me? Man Wins Two Lottery Prizes
Every time I see a story like this, I think two things: "Nobody promised me fair", and "Why does this never ever happen to me?" And as you're reading this, you're probably thinking "Quit whining", and "What makes you so special? It should be me, not you."
Are You Kidding Me? Michigan Home To Best Drivers?
You read this headline and you probably are shaking your head in wonder. But this outfit, quotewizard.com says as of 2018, Michigan has the best drivers in the country. What? This may be news to all of us who are still paying through the nose for our auto insurance.
Lions Fans: Who Ya Got? And Remember, Death Is Not An Option
This one may make a Lions fan think really hard, or their head might just explode.
Stevie Y’s Red Wings Rebuild Is Really Underway
Steve Yzerman came home to Detroit last year. He said when he was hired he was going to observe, and not make a rash judgements. That and the NHL's Covid shutdown had given the Red Wings' GM over a year to observe, decide and now, act on his plan to return the team to hockey glory.
Gallery: What Happens When The President Get Sick, Or Worse?
They may have the best health care on the planet available to them, but there's only so much a doctor or nurse can do. It's a big deal when the President of the United States, the leader of the free world gets sick.
Detroit Auto Show Postponed Again, To September 2021
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has been postponed again. The automotive extravaganza had already been rescheduled (and "reimagined") once by organizers, when they moved to an indoor/outdoor setting originally planned for June of 2021.
Are You Kidding? As Lions Spiral, Look Whose Name Came Up
Those explosions you're hearing are Lions fans' heads exploding. A Detroit sports fan website has started the inevitable speculation on who will replace Matt Patricia as the next coach of the Detroit Lions.
BB/BS Struggling To Raise Funds Like Are Most Charities
A release from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan brings to mind a problem that a lot of well meaning charitable organizations are dealing with in this year like no other, 2020; how do you raise money?