Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Annette Thornton was our guest with details on the 2nd annual Grilled Cheese Festival in Downtown Colon Saturday, September 26th.

Portage Public Information Officer Mary Beth Block with City Council news and upcoming events in Portage.

Amari Parham from the Arts Council previews this week's events calendar in Kalamazoo.

This week, the Sheriff discusses the continued need for more law enforcement officers, Hispanic-American Heritage Month, the recent Kalamazoo boil-water situation and artificial intelligence concerns.

Jase Bolger, CEO of the West Michigan Policy Forum, talks about his organization asking Michigan's next Governor to prioritize repealing energy mandates.

Mona Lisa Watson from the Bronson Cancer Center, this year's Portrait of Hope as a breast cancer survivor for Making Strides against Breast Cancer West Michigan event October 17th, talks about her journey thru treatment and the importance of the event.

Dr. William Workman, chief of primary care at Bronson Healthcare, talks about why the flu vaccine is important, who should get it, when to schedule it and where local families can go for convenient vaccination options.

Steve Goreham is Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books on energy, climate change, and sustainable development, joined the show for a discussion on this timely topic.

Channon Mondoux, founder of the Festival, talks about the last-minute change of venue do to anticipated bad weather and the food and entertainment offerings at this year's event.

Terry Hutchins, Vice President, Bike Friendly Kalamazoo and Donna Whitcomb, a volunteer with Kazoo Valley AMBUCS talks with us about the bike tours and other events at the Fall Bike Celebration.

We learned about seasonal events for Fall in the Ludington area with Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Val Glasscock, Manager of the Texas Township Farmers Market, previews the produce and entertainment fo be found at this week's market.

KVCC President, Dr. L. Marshall Washington, talked with us about the college's 60th Anniversary Celebration.

Patrick Hershberger, who recently completed a Downtown Kalamazoo mural honoring the River Valley Trail, joined us to talk abut this work and his meet and greet at Fall Bike Celebration.

Lorie Money joined us to talk about this weekend's one-day "Mom To Mom Sale" and the two day "Fa; Craft Show"

Eric Hansen, Library Director for the Vicksburg District Library, talked with us about the Kid's Helmet Fitting and Bike Tune-up event.

We visit with TSO Lead Guitarist Joel Hoekstra about the groups 2026 tour, including a two concert stop at Van Andel Arena in December.

Amari Parham from the Arts Council shares this week's calendar of events in the Arts community.

Charlie Church, Vice President of the Vicksburg Historical Society and Historic Village, talks about free tours and other happenings during the Fall Bike Celebration.

Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager at the Air Zoo, talks about the upcoming Air Zoo Movie Night . Showtimes are at 6 and 9pm this Saturday in their theater.

Gryphon Place CEO Maricela Alcala spoke with us about the 13th annual fundraising and awareness event on September 19th.

Beatrice Black, Manager of the Vicksburg Farmers Market, talked with us about the Cycle In! bike event to kickoff the weekend celebration.

Rep. Rogers talks about a Medicaid Policy Symposium she recently attended as well as legislation to provide a State income tax credit to eligible health care professionals, plus recognizing Suicide Prevention Month.

Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Convention and Visitors Bureau, shares details of the Fall events calendar in Holland.

Jessica, Harding's Wine Consultant from the Woodbridge location, shares details on tailgate food and supplies for Communiversity Night tailgaters, including wine created and marketed by Western Michigan students.

Hristina Petrovska, Program Coordinator at the Food Innovation Center, talks about several new class offerings for the Fall semester.

Kate Boeve, Secretary and Athletic Director for the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association shares details of this year's event.

State Senator Sean McCann provides a legislative update

Michael Smith from the City of Kalamazoo with a rundown of actions taken at the Kalamazoo City Commission's 9/8 meeting.

Amari Parham from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo gives us a rundown of this week's highlight events.

Jenny Boerman, Senior Associate of Chamber Member Services at Southwest Michigan First talks about an upcoming event to celebrate individuals and small businesses.

Robert Newman, who stars withe the Barn's own Penelope Alex in "Love Letters", talks about the production and catches us up on his recent and Future adventures.

We talk football, soccer, hockey and new facilities in a WMU Fall Sports update, sponsored by Sweetwater's Donut Mill

Robin Hook, Radio Voice of the Western Michigan Broncos, previews the Broncos season opener at Michigan on our Bronco Breakfast Show, sponsored by Sweetwater's Donut Mill

Mickey Graham, Director of Sports and Events with Traverse City Tourism, previews the September 11-2 International Fireworks Championship.

This week, the Sheriff discusses ways that people lose their identity and how it's important to recover from that and also reminders abut safety around school buses and in school zones with a new school year underway.

Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth gave a rundown of events on the Library calendar for September.

Seth Welton shared details on September events at the Air Zoo including an opportunities to get a look at the newest addition to their collection, the A-10!

Dr. Angela Seabright with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan discuss how more factors that just weight impact a child's health and well being.

Maria Scarborough from the Environmental Team of the Gul Lake Tribe talked with us about their annual Sturgeon release and the Tribe's on-going rehabilitation program.

Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson visited with us from Houghton, where she's been discussing materials independence and more at Michigan Tech University.

Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive Director and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, announced the lineup of classical and jazz pianists participating in this Fall's event.

Val Glasscock, Manager of the market in Texas Corners, gives a sneak preview of offerings at this week's market event.

Jesse Widerholt from Visit Keweenaw talked with us about the celebration of Fall colors and more in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Dr. Peter Graham from Blue Care Network talk with about best practices for sun protection and why late summer sun is still dangerous and also debunks some common sunscreen myths.

It's Ribfest Friday at Harding's Woodbridge location and Jessica also previews the first Wine of the Month for Fall.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo details top events including Kalapalooza and the Black Pride Festival this weekend in Kalamazoo.

Alex Kuehl from Outlier Events talked with us about the Taco and Tequila Fest and the Mac and Cheese Events coming up in Kalamazoo.