Mike McKelly has been the host of The Rocker Morning Show in Kalamazoo, MI for 29 years which means hundreds of thousands have woken up with Mike and many have grown up with him. Ironically, Mike has never grown up. In addition to his wake up duties, Mike is the Operations Manager overseeing programming for the 4 Townsquare Media stations. He enjoys all sports, playing golf, movies that make him cry and an occasional Brandy Old Fashion. Mike and his wife Karla live in Portage, MI and are the proud parents of 4 great kids Ryan, Kaitlyn, Aaron, Lauren, son-in-law Lucas, daughter-in-law Lauren, granddaughters Peyton, Sawyer, Madelyn and grandson Bennett.
Mike McKelly
Kalamazoo Popeye’s Giving Away Free Chicken Tenders
Cars were lined up for blocks, fights were breaking out and stores were running out of sandwiches. What was the big deal? It's just a chicken sandwich!
AMC Theater In Downtown Kalamazoo Set To Reopen
Well this is a good sign. I was one of those who speculated that theaters might not come back due to the financial success of films recently on streams.
It’s Possible Nearly All Kalamazoo Area Music Venues Will Close
This is a result of the pandemic that I've tried not to think about. Remember in February when we were talking about the greatest concert season of all time?
Here’s What Can Get You Kicked Out Of A Kalamazoo Restaurant
Then take into account all of the Covid protocol necessary to meet CDC and state requirements. To some extent part of the onus falls on the customer.
Portage Drive In Movies And Food Trucks At The Flats Are Moving
Ideas like this makes us feel like all hope is not lost. In fact, I think there's a lot more of an opportunity for us to have fun than just going to the movies
Here’s How To Prepare Our Kids For More Protests In Kalamazoo
This is one that I think is most important if, like me, you have a 20 year old daughter.
Michiganders Need To Accept These Stereotypes As Facts
First things first. We all have to take an oath to accept the obvious stereotypes as facts and get on with our lives such as they are. Here's a few.
Will Kalamazoo Taxpayers Get The Bill For Riot Damage?
The "cause" gets hijacked by elements that do not have the "cause" as their reason and are bent on destruction and looting and end up merely taking advantage.
Here’s Why More Kalamazooans Going Out To Eat May Not Be Enough
The question's been asked that once everything opens up, will the customers come back and support the businesses? I think they will but that may not be enough
How Will The Virus Affect Michigan Tourism?
Michigan is one of the most visited states. Well, that and the fact that we look like a mitten on the national maps and who wouldn't want to visit a mitten?