Been doing this a long time. At KFR, since '87. Have had an awful lot of fun through the years here. This is one special radio station. Love living here; both my sons were born here. Michael works for the schools, and David graduated Western and is now living the dream in Chicago. Proud to say they're my best friends as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
Dave Benson
Cheesecake Factory Coming To West Michigan; Penny Should Be Happy
I know it's silly, but the first thing I thought of when I heard the news of the new Cheesecake Factory coming to West Michigan is Penny Hofstadter would be happy.
Better Than Spring. Forget The Snow. Monday Is Oberon Day
So, I'm looking to make a haircut appointment for next week, and the voice on the other end of the call says "what about Monday?". No, can't do that. It's Oberon Day. "Yeah, that's a holiday.' We both laughed.
Bronco Playoff Game Tonight Postponed; Colorado Can’t Get Here
Proving once again that "no good deed goes unpunished", tonight's Western Michigan University Bronco hockey NCHC playoff game has been postponed. Colorado College can't get to Kalamazoo.
The Dashworks Is Closing Its Doors On March 22nd
The Dashworks, an automotive electronics store is closing its doors on Friday, March 22nd. The sudden announcement was made today on Facebook.
Battle Creek SOS Office Moving, Closed March 25-29
The Michigan Secretary of State's office currently on Capital Ave SW is moving to the Mingles Creek Plaza. The project should take about a week, so it will be closed from March 25-29.
Michigan State Police ID Gunman Killed In Shootout
The Michigan State Police issued a statement Wednesday afternoon, a day after a deadly shooting in downtown Kalamazoo, identifying the gunman in the deadly shooting.
Update: Officer Out Of Hospital, Suspect Dead in Kalamazoo Ambush
One person is dead, a police officer is out of the hospital, saved by a bullet proof vest after an attempted ambush at Biomat USA Plasma Center on Kalamazoo Avenue at Edwards Street in Kalamazoo.
New ‘Pure Michigan’ Commercial Leads New National Push For State
The state of Michigan is launching a new nationwide "Pure Michigan" advertising campaign, with a commercials spotlighting the Upper Peninsula.
Three Ex-Pats To Sign With Lions And Jesse James, Too.
It must be the weather, or living in an area where championships come around about as often as cicadas, or in the case of the Lions, approaching the frequency of Halley's comet (75 years). Here's the question: Do you allow yourself to get excited about ESPN reporting the Lions' plans …
Ryan Reynolds Is Missing John Candy Today. I Am, Too.
Seems like today, the topic is determined to be death. With the passing of Luke Perry, and Red Wings Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay trending, I don't want the anniversary of John Candy's passing to be overlooked.