I was born in California, but as a teenager moved to Missouri. My first job in radio was in Rolla, Missouri. After that, I worked in St. Louis for a few years and Pittsburgh for almost 20 years. In 2002, I came to Lansing and WITL, mainly for the deer hunting. I live in DeWitt with my lovely wife Michelle. She's an occupational therapist and former Miss USA 1987. We have a German Shepherd named Axel and two daughters. Lauren is a writer/model (and mom to our grandson Sebastian). Brooke is an MSU grad packaging engineer who works for an aerospace company in Texas - and sometimes does stand-up comedy. We love Vegas, vacations in the U.P., and Michigan State football and basketball. And yes, I have seen every episode of “Ancient Aliens”, the original “Twilight Zone”, “Outer Limits” and “The Big Bang Theory”.
Banana Don

Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains Yurts Going Quickly – For WINTER
Don't be left out in the cold - reserve your yurt now! (I should be an ad writer)

From the Police Blotter: On the Beat With Michigan’s DNR
Come for the rule breakers, stay for the seafaring raccoon.

U.S. Navy Tests Latest Combat Ship in Lake Michigan
This was our chance to take Ontario, Canada.

Things About Michigan That Shock People
Including - once upon a time - me.

UPDATE: State of Michigan Recovers Drone Killed By Bald Eagle
State sends up drone - eagle brings it down. It's the Yooper way.

Michigan State Grows Functioning Human Heart In Lab
Tin Man seen waiting patiently for more news at Sparty's in Hubbard Hall.

Michigan Parks Draw Record Crowds Due To Pandemic
Everyone's getting some fresh air these days.

Difficult: Michiganders Dating Canadians During the Pandemic
"Cross-border couples"

Mackinac Island Fudge Festival Is…Totally ON!
Take THAT 2020!

Bald Eagle Takes Down Michigan Government Drone
Nature - not a fan of your fancy fake bird.