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, as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
Dave Benson
Report: By Far, Michigan Auto Insurance Is Still Most Expensive
For all the talk about how our Michigan auto insurance would be getting cheaper, it seems like nothing has changed. A new survey from WalletHub.com says Michigan is still the most expensive state to buy auto insurance.
It Could Be October Before ‘Regular’ People Get Vaccine Shots
State of Michigan officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer say the general public may not be getting a Covid-19 vaccination until October because of the current lack of availability of those vaccines.
Just How Low Will Crooks Go? New Phone Scam Hits Michigan
Every time I read one of these scam stories, it makes my blood boil. How pathetic a person are you to take advantage of someone vulnerable?
Report: 2021 Detroit Auto Show Cancelled
Detroit's WWJ is reporting the 2021 North American International Auto Show, scheduled for September, has been cancelled; although an outdoor event in Pontiac is planned to take its place in September.
Some Good News; Unemployment Numbers Getting Better
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As the year unlike any other ends, there are some hopeful signs. So many people lost their jobs throughout the year, especially at the beginning of pandemic lock down and shutdown, that labor statistics skyrocket with bad numbers.
As the year unlike any other ends, there are some hopeful signs. So many people lost their jobs throughout the year, especially at the beginning of pandemic lock down and shutdown, that labor statistics skyrocket with bad numbers.
Whitmer Signs Covid Relief Bill, But Not Without Changes
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Michigan Covid Relief Bill Tuesday, but using her line-item veto prerogative, took some items out of it, including a tax break for businesses related to unemployment benefits.
Michigan Secretary of State Adding More Self Services Options in ’21
The basic services that don't really require going into the Secretary of State's offices and waiting in line, are now pretty much available at kiosks located across the state, but all that is being expanded even further.
Michigan DOT Is Raging Mad At the FCC And It Affects You
A vote by the Federal Communications Commission last week has the Michigan Department of Transportation mad. Really mad.
Goodbye, Old Friend
Did you ever have an old friend, who you were close to, but you kind of drifted apart, and then you heard they were gone? This kind of feels like that.
Sad: Whitmer Not The First Michigan Governor To Face Death Threat
The news of the FBI thwarting a plotted attempt on Governor Gretchen Whitmer's life is shocking, but sadly it's not the first time a Michigan governor's life was in danger.