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
No Detroit Auto Show? No Problem. GR Auto Show Is Next Week
Moving the Detroit Auto Show to summer seemed like a good idea, but reading the news out of Detroit this week, it's turned out to be bad for many of the surrounding area businesses dependent on the crowds that made it Cobo Arena, or whatever it's called now.
Maroon Giant To Hall Of Famer; Jeter Headed For Cooperstown
The only question was whether it was going to be unanimous. And after teammate Mariano Rivera was voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame unanimously last year, it seemed possible it could have two years in a row, but one writer did not vote for Jeter.
The Answer To Whether Bud’s Bar in Schoolcraft Is Sold?
Talk is cheap when the story is good. Folks in and outside of Schoolcraft all seem to be in the know, but now we have something official. Has Bud's Bar in Schoolcraft been sold?
Michigan Rock Legend Bob Seger Excited To Start YouTube Channel
It's kind of hard to get this image out of one's mind, but now that he's retired, Bob Seger is embracing a chance to learn and use the ever growing world of digital everything.
‘Light Hearted’ Ale Joins Bell’s Lineup on January 20th
Bell's Two Hearted Ale has been voted the best beer in the country several times over now, and along with Oberon, a flagship of Bell's Brewery. But as everything is cyclical in life, people are starting to get a bit calorie conscious again, so you'll be seeing Bell's "Light …
Life EMS Extending 911 Service To Van Buren’s Columbia Township
Life EMS announced Wednesday it will be expanding its "primary 911 emergency response area in Southwest Michigan to include Columbia Township in Van Buren County."
Pier 1 To Close Half Its Stores? 2020 Starts Where 2019 Left Off
The wave of store closings in 2019 continues into the new year. Various media reports say Pier 1 Imports will be closing nearly half its stores, and is contemplating filing for bankruptcy.
How ‘Bout This For A Pure Michigan Photograph?
Finding something pithy or profound to say about a photo like this is difficult. The power of nature is a fine line between beautiful and, at times, ugly.
Be Very Afraid; ‘Changes’ Coming To Arcadia Creek Festival Site
The headline was bad enough ("Kalamazoo development plans for 2020 include changes to Arcadia Creek Festival Place"), but then, this sentence in a WWMT news story about downtown development made me shake my head. And it should make you do the same.
Record Low Number of No-Shows For Michigan Legislature Votes
The conservative Mackinac Center is putting out some good news, saying legislators from both sides showed up in record number for roll call votes