Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

This week, Jessica shares everything Harding's has to celebrate Valentine's Day, Fat Tuesday and Lent, plus there's a Wine Sale Valentine's weekend.

KVCC Alumni Relations Manager Sonya Hollins with the call for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni award.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of upcoming events for Valentine's weekend around Kalamazoo.

Marketing Director Sara Bower with a preview of upcoming shows at Miller Auditorium.

The Sheriff's topics include the capture of a murder suspect wanted in Indiana, Spring thaw means fog, the birthday of Scouting and a scam targeting nurses.

Senator Nesbitt joined us to talk about investigating Michigan child care programs, the upcoming State of the State address and State budget process, what's he's learned on the campaign trail and reaction to the President's stance on the Gordie Howe bridge.

Euan Simpson, Interpretation Design Specialist, talks about February’s Open Cockpit Weekends and this Saturday’s Member Movie Date Night.

This week, Dr. James Grant, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross discusses subtle signs of a silent heart attack.

Zeigler Kalamazoo race Director Carrie Drake joined us to update the Marathon and talk about the Portage Winter Blast and the Kal-Haven Trail Run.

Re. Rogers updates on mail delivery issues many are experiencing in the area, concerns on ICE enforcement in Michigan, a resolutions for American Heart Month in Michigan and reducing brownfield pollution in Michigan. 

Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan joined us for weekend getaway ideas for Valentine's Day AND President's Weekend getaways.

Chad Campbell from the Kalamazoo Curling Club joined us as the club joins Wax Wings during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week to launch a new IPA in honor of the 2026 Olympic Games.

Former State Senator Cameron Brown, now President of the Lincoln Institute, shares details on events celebrating Abraham Lincoln in the Kalamazoo area this weekend.

This week, Jessica shares ideas for The Big Game Sunday and Valentine's Day, plus an upcoming Wine Sale.

Madison Kihm from Outlier Events talked with us about the inaugural "Pickle Palooza" event coming to Grand Rapids May 2.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo updates events in the annual Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week celebration and other events on the weekend calendar.

Alli Mauzey from the Broadway and touring productions of "Wicked" joined us with a preview of of their February 27th show at Miller Auditorium.

Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth joined us with a busy schedule of events at the Library for the month.

This week, the City Manager previews upcoming construction work at I-94 and US 131, also the upcoming changes in garbage collection in the city, Friday's Black History Month presentation at the Air Zoo and the Austin Lake Trail.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council with the rundown of this week's events.

This week's topics include the Sheriff's work with the OLLIE Program, many residents not getting their mail delivery, Black History Month and the Sheriff's participation on a panel discussing ICE activities in Michigan.

Michael Smith, Communications Manager for the City of Kalamazoo, provided a rundown of action and issues before the Kalamazoo City Commission at it's February 2nd meeting.

Seth Welton from the Air Zoo joined us to talk about this weekend's Open Cockpits event and the schedule of planes to be open for viewing.

Senator McCann talked with us about upcoming Energy Committee hearings on energy affordability, Michigan gaining population and potential State laws regarding ICE activity.

Dr. James Grant, Executive Vice President and Chef Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield joined us for the first of a weekly series on heart health during American Heart Month. This week, heart issues impacting younger adults.

Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan shared ideas for enjoying Michigan Winter with opportunities and events across the State.

We visited with Missie  Adams, who along with her Husband, Bryan are re-opening Angelo's Italian Eatery on Portage Road.

Trisha Bloembergen talked with us about Consumers Energy teaming up with Metro to continue providing cold weather resources for the community.

Kelly Waltrip, Managing Director of The Gilmore, joined us with details on this year's event.

Dr. Tim Nash from Northwood University joined the show to talk about the shrinking dollar, the Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and the future of the Fed until appointee Kevin Warsh.

Jessica, the Wine Consultant at Harding's Woodbridge location, talked with us about the February "Wine of the Month" and Valentine's Day gift ideas plus a Wine Sale Valentine's Weekend.

Alisha Richardson, Exhibits Coordinator at the Arcus Gallery at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. talks about the upcoming Black Artists Exhibition opening in March at the Center for New Media.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with a rundown of upcoming events including a golf show and Craft Beverage Week.

Will Hastreiter, who portrays "Roger" in the production, talked with us about the production coming to Miller Auditorium February 28th.

This week, a shoutout to Public Works crews battling the Winter conditions, a moratorium on proposals to develop battery and data centers and upcoming events around Portage.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council provides a rundown of this week's entertainment schedule.

This week's topics include International Holocaust Remembrance Day, work by Deputies to solve a hit and run incident, taking warnings about scams to the classroom and a special retirement in the Department. 

Michael Smith from the City of Kalamazoo with a wrap up of a controversial night of activity at the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.

Matt Hagen, Director of Golf at Next Level Sports Center, hosting the Golf Show joined us to talk about his January 31st event.

Euan Simpson, Interpretation Design Specialist at the Air Zoo talks about Open Cockpits Month, sponsored by Parker Aerospace.

Sarah Mansberger, Executive Director of Career Connect Secondary Programs, with details on their upcoming Open House.

Urban Alliance has been recognized twice recently for its work addressing criminal justice and community safety. In December, the organization was named Criminal Justice Advocate of the Year, and last week, Executive Director Terra Bautista joined us to talk about the organization.

Trevor Tkach joined us with an update on Winter Happenings indoors and outdoors in Traverse City.

Brian Wheeler from Consumers Energy joined us to talk about how the utility has managed to lower natural gas prices and also how Consumers Energy crews are headed South to help out in potential severe storms.

The bill's author, Representative Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) talks about the bill's provisions and legislation he's creating on how kids use social media.

This week, Jessica talks about two particular Scotch beverages available and previews an upcoming Wine Sale.

Julie Bunke, Manager of Exhibits and Interactive Experiences at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum introduces the exhibits "Black Cowboys: An American Story" and "Shape Shifting:The Guitar as Modern Artifact".

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo provides this week's look at upcoming  including the return of the Harlem Globetrotters to Kalamazoo.

Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium joined us to talk about Chicago opening last night, closing tonight— and then Blue Man Group on Jan 28-29, followed by CLUE on Feb 3-4. 

Topics this week include Martin Luther King and Black History Month events, tax preparation help made available, a new ladder truck is on the way for firefighters in Portage, and a look ahead to spring/summer road construction projects.