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
Oh, This’ll Be Fun: US131 Resurfacing Starts Tuesday
One of the main commuting arteries in the Kalamazoo area undergoes a major resurfacing, with the project set to begin on Tuesday, April 23rd
WMU Alum’s Invention Has NASA Buzzing
A Western Michigan University graduate's invention has the scientist at NASA really excited about it.
MSP Issues Alert For Missing 78 Yr Old Dowagiac Man
The Michigan State Police have issued a "Endangered Missing Advisory" for a 78 year old Dowagiac man, last seen on Wednesday evening, March 27th.
Lions Greats Square Off Against Portage Firefighters April 18th
I saw one of these charity basketball games in Delton, back in the 90's, and the thing I'll always remember is how big the Detroit Lions linemen were. I think it was Lomas Brown. The man was a mountain. A tall mountain.
Two Michigan Breweries on List of Top Fifty Fastest Growing
While an inevitable shakeout is occurring in the craft beer industry, business is good for many, including two Michigan breweries named to a list of the top 50 fastest growing breweries in the United States, by the Brewers Association, a trade organization "dedicated" to small and independ…
Ford Museum Opens “Extraordinary” Photo Exhibit
Sometimes maybe we forget that we have a Presidential Museum just up the road from us, in downtown Grand Rapids. Yes, the President of the United States was from these parts. And with that comes relatively easy access to history and historical documents. Last year, the museum hosted a Rock n' R…
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.