Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Linda Hart, Director of the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, talked with us about the upcoming Tulip Time Festival and other Spring happenings.

Conference speaker Leslie Youngblood visited with us about her presentation and details on the Tuesday 4/21 afternoon event/

Kelly Hostetler from the United Way of St. Joseph County and Josh Shook, Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security in St. Joseph County visited with us to update fundraising for victims and clean up from Early Spring tornadoes in the area.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Assistant Dean of Student and Development Services & special Programs, Louis Thomas was out guest for this week’s segment to discuss the Valley Advantage — a free program that offers students the chance to prepare for college and earn money.

Jessica, from Harding's Woodbridge, discusses tequila ahead of Cinco de Mayo and announces the Father's Day Ribfest event at Woodbridge.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with a rundown of top events including a celebration of Earth Day this weekend.

Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Executive Director of Manistee Tourism, talked with us about a grant received toward additions to the Downtown Riverwalk and Spring and Summer opportunities.

Michelle Serlin, Founder of Choices for Change and husband, Troy Zukowski joined us talk about the history and mission of the organization and their upcoming celebration,

Jessica, Wine Consultant, shift to the topic of Tequila this month as Cinco de Mayor is coming up on the calendar

Trevor Heywood, Nutrition Program Coordinator managing Meals on Wheels in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties joined us to talk about the need for volunteers to assist the program.

Sonya Hollins, KVCC's Alumni Relations Manager, talks about this year's Distinguished Alum and a ceremony honoring the recipient.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares details on several end of the week and weekend events to enjoy in our area.

Korey Force, Marketplace Success Partner for Shop Local Kalamazoo on behalf of Southwest Michigan First, talks about the on-line marketplace where people can shop multiple local buisnesses in one place.

This week's topics include police protection agreements with other County Municipalities, planned renovations of the Sheriff's Department building, a rash of candy thefts by young people and the costs of feeding those in the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council brings us this week's report.

Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium previews upcoming shows "STOMP" and "Beetlejuice".

Air Zoo President/CEO Troy Thrash provides an update on the pending arrival of the A-10 aircraft and this Sunday's Sensory-Friendly hours at the Air Zoo. 

Natalie Isham, Librarian with the Kalamazoo Public Library and coordinator of the "Reading Together" program, talks about this year's book and upcoming events for the program.

Mike Smith, Communications Manager for the City of Kalamazoo, gives a rundown of the City Commission meeting this week.

Senator McCann talks about addressing high gas prices in Michigan, an update on tax season and how to get help if you needs it, an update on budget work in Lansing and an upcoming Community Conversation.

James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting with that message in our weekly visit on business topics.

Dr. Angela Andrews, Owner of Direct Primary Care West Michigan, discusses updated guidelines for the management of lipids and cholesterol.

Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan talks about national rankings that were released yesterday in the USA Today 10 Best readers choice poll of golf courses.. 

New parking meter kiosks and other parking updates in Downtown Kalamazoo from Rob Bacigalupi, the City's Parking Consultant.

Hristina Petrovska, Food Systems Program Coordinator for Kalamazoo Valley Community College, previews the annual Symposium, focusing pm Southeast Asan Cuisine, coming April 10-11.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with a rundown of Easter weekend events in the Kalamazoo area.

Registered Dietician and Health and Wellness spokesperson from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelo discusses strategies to get kids to eat an develop healthy eating habits.

Cooley Law School Constitutional Law Professor Brendan Beery spoke with us about the Supreme Court hearings on the President's birthright citizenship executive order.

Dr. Karen Kennedy, Family Medicine Doctor and Board Member for the Heart Association in West Michigan, talks about encouraging people to move throughout their day.

Sheriff's topics this week include watching for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles as Spring weather brings more and more people outdoors, a retirement in the department, the past weekend's "No Kings" rally and, with tax season winding down, locking down your credit.

Topics from the City Manager this week include a Spring leaf pickup, America's 250th birthday to be celebrated with cards created by Elementary students, the 50th birthday of the Portage Community Center and Portage Road construction and how to minimize inconveniences to businesses.

Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth shares the roster of April events at the Library.

Marketing Director Sara Bower previews "The Cat In The Hat" and "Stomp" at Miller.

Amy Walker, Education Manager at the Air Zoo talks with us about.Spring Break activities (Sponsored by Next Level Sports), plus...Hall of Heroes has been extended they have 4 NEW interactive exhibits.

Pastor William Stein from God's Kitchen of Michigan shared details  of Feeding Broncos' free Community Easter Dinner served Thursday night at Kanley Chape at Western Michigan University.

Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing with Experience Grand Rapids, previews the new Acrisure Amphitheater opening this Spring in Downtown Grand Rapids and the Chihuly Exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens.

James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting shares tips for businesses as another business week begins.

The Kazoo 48-hour Film Festival is back for a 7th consecutive year and Executive Director Chad Campbell tells us what it's all about. 

Aubrey McKenzie, Service Manager at Applebee's in Three Rivers shared her story of helping team members and guests to safety during their EF2 tornado that struck the city.

Congressman shares his views on the on-going partial government shutdown and his investigation into issues with mail delivery in our area.

Jessica wraps up her March series on the History of Irish Whiskey and talks about an upcoming Wine Tasting event at Harding's Woodbridge.

Director of Athletics Russ Panico previews the baseball and softball seasons at KVCC

This week's topics include the recent City Council meeting, several road construction projects are planned in Portage, update on Stanwood Crossing housing and the Austin Lake Trail and a 250th Birthday Card to America contest.

Sheriff Fuller's topics this week include bicycle and motorcycle safety now that Spring is here, a major construction project will cause some traffic issues this summer and the Governor's Safe Neighborhood initiative showing results.

Kristen Chesak, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with a rundown of entertainment and events for this week.

Miller's Marketing Director Sara Bower previews "the Cat in the Hat" and "Stomp" coming to the Miller Auditorium stage.

Visit wkzo.com to contribute to whichever direction you'd like your donation to go.  Home Builders Association of Western Michigan's Aaron Hovestadt and Kelly Hostetler from St. joe County United Way joined the show to discuss the need and the fundraiser.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, also a Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, talks with us about why she's running, her afforability agenda and housing and healthcare issues.

The Speaker updates legislation regarding the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact, a ban on the opioid Kratom and proposed energy reforms.

Aden DeWeese, President of the student organization Feeding Broncos at Western Michigan University talks with us about a livestream fundraiser to support their efforts to combat food insecurity on campus.