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 Movie Theater Owner Insistent To Reopen
The question then remains...Will the public feel safe to go back to the movies or stay at home and watch movies.
Here’s How You Can Drive With The Dinosaurs In Michigan
The problem is trying to come up with an event that also follows COVID-19 protocol. It's not the return of concerts but it does allows social distancing.
Ever Wonder How Michigan Got It’s Name? Here’s How
He died when my dad was 5 and my grandmother married a man named McKelly and the rest is history. That adventure got me wondering about Kalamazoo and Michigan.
The Ultimate Michigan Road Trip
For me there wouldn't be 43 stops. I've actually narrowed it down to 32 at the most. There are places I've already been and others I never want to go near.
Downtown Kalamazoo Shocks With Great Idea
What does make me wonder is if the newest proposal to help save downtown Kalamazoo businesses would've have happened without the pandemic.
Michigan Falls Out Of Top Spot For Worst Roads In U.S.
This just in, Michigan no longer has the worst roads in the United States. In the words of the renowned philosopher Meatloaf: "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad".
Date Set for Start Of Kalamazoo Wings Season
Don't just think that it's a bunch of rich athletes who can afford to skip a season. There's more livelihoods affected with the shutdown than there are players
Michigan Bar Features COVID-19 Detection Booth
Like the thermal screeners at airports. Except it's not because it's part of a bar in Fenton, MI. It's a novel idea for a novel virus. See what did there?
Haymarket Alley Party Place Being Created In Downtown Kalamazoo
For the first 20 years that my family and I lived here, it was dumbfounding to me how little transformation of the downtown area took place.
140 Miles From Kalamazoo Is Where They Made “Werewolf Island”
At first we just came to set locations and watched. It was very cool. By the way, I did get my own trailer. It was about the size of a shower & tub enclosure