Join Ken weekday mornings on WKZO for News, Storm Team 8 Weather, Traffic, Sports, Birthdays and conversation with the interesting people in Kalamazoo.
Ashley Giardino, Health Coach at Kalamazoo-based Teladoc Health, talks about diabetes management, virtual care and tips for managing diabetes.
Sara Bower, Marketing Director at Miller, talks about Kalamazoo native Jordan Klepper's upcoming show at Miller and a special deal on tickets for the event.
This week, the Sheriff discusses Winter driving tips, new scams involving his department and make sure the "giving season" doesn't become the "taking season", watch your Christmas packages in cars and on porches.
Jenna Teachout, the Air Zoo Store Manager, visited with us this morning to talk about why the Air Zoo Store is the best place for holiday shopping this season.
Sarah Mansberger from KRESA's Career Connect Secondary Program talks about the annual Open House showcasing free educational opportunities for students coming December 3rd.
Andrea Bork, Programs Coordinator for the City of Holland and Windmill Gardens talked with us about the return of the Make and Take series.
This week, Jessica talks about the upcoming Thanksgiving Week Wine Sale, shares Tailgate Mimosa ideas and promises Cocktail and Cookie Combination recipes for the Holidays.
Stephanie Willoughby from the Kalamazoo Valley Museum invited the public to the Museum following the November 23rd Maple Hill Holiday Parade for free events.
Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares this week's event details including a Pickle Party and an anniversary at the Air Zoo.
Dr, Matthew Brindley, Emergency Medical Physician with Southwest Michigan Emergency Services, talks about the new Urgent Care office in Downtown Kalamazoo.
Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium talks about upcoming shows "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Neil Diamond Experience".
Petey Stephanak from Southwest Michigan First talks about the celebration of creators and innovators at the MIX Innovation Celebration December 11.
This week, the City Manager talks about upcoming events in Portage, leaf pickup, the Poverty Tax Exemption and the Portage Business Directory.
Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council delivers the event schedule for this week.
This week, the Sheriff discusses the effort of election workers in the recent voting and adjusting attitudes following the results and a graduation from the Citizen's Academy.
Pastor William Stein, Chairman of God's Kitchen of Michigan, talks about the organization's plans to serve three delicious dinners at two Battle Creek locations and one Kalamazoo location.
Seth Welton, Air Zoo Marketing & Communications Manager, talks about the Air Zoo's 45th Anniversary Celebration, including family-friendly activities, Anniversary exhibit, and the first Air Zoo Paper airplane championship.
Rep. Hall was chosen to be the next speaker of the House and he talks about what that means for Southwest Michigan, and what he would like the House Republican majority to focus on as he presides as speaker.
Betty Kondo, Artistic Director of the Ballet Arts Ensemble, joined us with a preview of "Coronation of the Dragonfly Queen" at Gull Lake Center for the Fine Arts November 16 and 17.
Mickey Seelye from Seelye Auto Group shares memories of his Grandfather, Donald Seelye, his war service and his contributions to the community and how it impacts the Seelye business today.
This week, Rep. Rogers shares information about Open Enrollment for Health Insurance and an update on issues that will come up in the Legislature's lame-duck session.
Congressman Huizenga talks about the campaign, government funding and other ways things have changed in the wake of this week's election results.
Matt Travis from the Midland Center for the Arts talked with us about the exhibit Space Explorers: The Infinite, coming in January.
Sara Bower, Director of Marketing at Miller Auditorium, previews "Dean Evan Hansen" and promotes an Early Bird ticket deal for the show.
This week, Jessica previews the upcoming Thanksgiving Week Wine Sale, avaiability of Otto's Turkeys, her Detroit Lions "corner" and looks back at the Halloween Costume Contest.
Charles Heidelberg, KVCC Director of Recruitment and Outreach and Veteran services coordinator, shares details of Monday's special event for Veteran's Day and how KVCC has been awarded gold-level status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and is considered a 2024 Veteran Friendly School.
Kristen Chesak, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo has rundown of this week's schedule of events.
Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares upcoming events including Improv Fest and the American Kennel club Fall show.
Karen Woodworth, Library Ambassador, joined us for a rundown of November events.
Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager, talks about the Air Zoo's 45th anniversary celebration.
Senator McCann talks about the last day to vote Tuesday, a bill to provide construction relief to businesses, testimony on tobacco products and minors and the upcoming Lame Duck legislative session.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer talked with us about the final day of the campaign in Michigan,the impact of early voting and the national attention focused on the State and what may lie ahead in the Legislature's Lame Duck session.
Amanda Wilkin, Executive Director of Visit Charlevoix talks about late Fall and early Winter activities in and around Charlevoix.
Tree Lighting event Board Member Ruthanne Vlasicak and Texas Township Downtown Development Coordinator Stacy Davidson join us for details on the November 9th Holiday event.
This week, Jessica talks about the store's Halloween Costume Contest, ordering Otto's Turkeys for Thanksgiving while they last and special liquors with a Lions theme for the big game or Christmas giving.
Mark Dunneback, Association VP for Workforce and Community Innovation at Kalamazoo Valley Community College talks about the College's upcoming Technical Trades Expo.
Mike Berdowski from Western Michigan University's Recreation Department, shares information about the upcoming WMU Turkey Trot 5K event.
Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo talks about Art Hop and a special end of election season event coming up in Kalamazoo.
Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium previews upcoming shows "The Piano Guys" and "Dear Evan Hansen" in November.
This week, the City Manager talks about the 12 Baskets Food Pantry, the upcoming Community Services Open House and Fall leaf collection.
Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo previews the November Art Hop and other events in the Kalamazoo Arts Community this week.
This week, the Sheriff discusses voting scams, Halloween safety, Law Enforcement PTSD and the visit of Kamala Harris to Kalamazoo.
Michael McLeieer, Firefighter and Instructor with E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety, shares information of making it a safe Halloween at home and trick-or-treating.
In this week's update, Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager, talks about the last days of the Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange, the "War of the World's" production Wednesday night and the 45th anniversary celebration in November.
Cold case expert Joe Kennedy hosts Cold Case Live at Miller Auditorium Tuesday night and he joined us to talk about methodology and what those attending will experience.
This week, Jessica shared ideas on serving mulled wine this Fall and talked about the final Wine Sale of the year at Woodbridge.
Event Organizer Dr. Julie Stotz-Ghosh tells us this year's guest will be Botanist and Author Robin Wall Kimmerer, New York Times best-selling nature writer.
Kalamazoo Heart Walk volunteer and cardiac arrest survivor Scott Williams shared his remarkable story and shared details of this year's event.
Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo with this week's top events in the area, including Western Michigan University Homecoming.