Benson

What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.

First Illinois Plate (From 1904) With Michigan Ties Auctions for $34,000

Do people still collect license plates in their garages? I remember as a kid, both my dad and then, later, my father-in-law had them tacked up on the wall of the garage.

Yum or Yuk? Oktoberfest Beer Season in Michigan is Here

It's late August and this happens every year. We come to the stunning realization that Summer is almost over. "Where did it go?"

Detroit’s Ford Field Turns 20; Some Great Events but 92 Losses

Ford Field in Detroit is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. How much celebrating can you do when you're talking about Marty Mornhinweg and Joey Harrington?

‘The Price Is Right’ Live Version Coming To Wharton in October

Ready to get your "Plinko" on? Well, "Come on down!"

Would You Take a Train Up North? Train Service To Northern Michigan Becoming Reality?

It's an interesting question to ponder: Would you take a train Up North?

Loyola Chicago’s Sister Jean Turns 103; Has Train Station Named For Her

America fell in love with Sister Jean a few years ago as the Loyola Ramblers surprised fans and experts alike with a couple successful run at the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

Ready to ‘Ohh and Ahh’? Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise is This Weekend

I don't know why, but this year, the Woodward Dream Cruise just kind of snuck up on me. This annual event that sprouted organically in Motown has become a major event

Michigan Social Media Rejoices As Ilitch Fires Tigers GM Avila

Whenever fans want a manager or executive replaces, it does take on a somewhat blood-thirsty nature. Think Matt Millen with the Detroit Lions, Rich Rodrigues with Michigan, more recently Jeff Blashill with the Red Wings.

Detroit Lions’ Jamaal Williams ‘Hard Knocks’ Clip Goes Viral And May Pump You

This is almost too good for the Lions. When you've been down as long as the Lions have been, this is almost like they're being set up for a big fall.

Mackinac Bridge Builder, 93, Gets A Piece Of What He Built

One of the builders of the Mackinac Bridge, Jack R. Thompson, was given a piece of the original grating of the bridge he helped build in the middle 1950s.