John is a Southwest Michigan native who has done radio in Minneapolis, Detroit, and Flint. He's excited to be back in his hometown bringing you Kalamazoo's Greatest Hits. John has two kids, two cars, two cats and a motorcycle that he really loves. With a great love for history and discovery, especially creepy places, you will always find him searching local landmarks. He also likes to run, as long as it's not more than a 5k, or to the fridge.
John Mason
Old School video Of Plainwell High Students Racing At U.S. 131 Speedway
Mid 80s video has recently surfaced of Some Plainwell High students racing a car they built at U.S. 131 Speedway.
Turning Detroit Ruins Into Amazing Tunes
Mark Wallace is turning wood from abandoned Detroit buildings and houses into one of a kind guitars. What everyone else sees as trash, he sees as treasure.
What Was This Former Military Base In The Upper Peninsula Used For?
This former Michigan Military base has a shape that makes you think of UFO's and secret airplane's. What was this base used for?
Zeigler Motorsports New Location Now Open
Zeigler Motorsports new sales and repair facility has opened on Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo. Take a tour through this brand new location.
Rare Video Shows What Parchment Life Looked Like In The 1930s
Parchment Was once a model city for the paper industry and the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company was even called a model mill. Here's what life was like in Parchment.
Why was Michigan Named One Of The Rowdiest States On St. Patrick’s Day?
Beer, Parades, Hundreds of breweries, pub crawls and did I mention beer? What is it that makes Michiganders rowdy on St. Patrick's day?
Strong Winds Shake Trees And Cause Damage In Southwest Michigan
Wednesday's high wind advisory rocked Southwest Michigan and caused extensive power outages across the region.
Best Places In Kalamazoo to Enjoy Seafood for Lent
Restaurants in Kalamazoo have put seafood in the spotlight for Lent. Here are some of the best places to get it and save a few bucks?
The Paw Paw Man Who Could Breathe Fire
Imagine, if you will, a man from Paw Paw, Michigan who could set fire to cloth or paper with just his breath.
‘I’ve Got a Cook in Kalamazoo’ – Look Back Through This Long Lost Kalamazoo-Themed Cookbook
This Kalamazoo cookbook was first published in 1978 and was recently rediscovered during a home remodel.