Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Valerie Bustillos, Director of Financial Aid at Kalamazoo Valley Community College spoke with us about options for financial aid and scholarships and the "Get It Done" events to prepare for college in August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With measles cases hitting it's highest total since 1992, Dr. James Grant, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan joined us to talk about the outbreak and what should be done to address it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of events including the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association Blues Fest, Downtown Kalamazoo Summer Restaurant Week and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the City Manager discusses the Summer tax bills that Portage residents are receiving this week, the work of 12 Baskets Food Bank and special event, a "Chinese Tea Ceremony' this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo previews this week's events including the 31st Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association Blues Fest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Sheriff discusses law enforcement response to a tragic situation at Fort Custer, National Night Out, the start of the next Citizen's Academy and the work of the Red Cross and other relief agencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanette Elston, Honor Credit Union's Portage Branch Manager, talked with us about Honor's sponsorship of the 2025 Discovery Series, including the July 26th Adult Space Camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Physician Dr. Robert Smith discusses his book and why we have this crisis and offers solutions to the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Rogers gives us an update on the State Budget, last week's tour of housing projects with EGLE Director and upcoming events in her district.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLeieer joined us with the details of the Summer Rural Heritage Show this weekend at Kalamazoo County's Scotts Mill Park highlighting the County's farming history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Furniture artist Shawn Anderson shares details of the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair July 17-19 where he will be an exhibitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alyx Newton, Development Director for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan talks about the 24th "Stroll for Epilepsy" at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Saturday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Val Glasscock, Market Manager, gives us a peek at what's happening at the Saturday market in Texas Corners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jessica talks about the July 12 Great Lakes Burn Camp fundraiser at Texas Corners Beer, Wine and Liquor and the July 19th "mini" Ribfest at Woodbridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Willoughby, Program Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, with details on the free, art-related programs this summer at the Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Frances Rooney, talked with us about his friendship with America's first Pope, Pope Leo XIV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of events such as Art Hop and Parchment's Kindleberger Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the City Manager talks about upcoming events, recognition for the City Finance Department and Discover Kalamazoo tracing attendance at events and parks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with the calendar events including the July Art Hop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Sheriff talks about graduations in the I.G.N.I.T.E program, U.S. 131 construction area safety and a salute to the Red Cross efforts in flood-ravaged regions of our country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Welton from the Air Zoo with details on the third annual Space Camp for adults on July 26th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Hall joined us for an update on the State Budget and how the President's budget bill impacts our area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator McCann updates the budget process in Lansing and two of his pending pieces of legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, Jessica talks about her Wine of the Month selection for July, Fourth of July food and beverage offerings and the upcoming fundraiser for Great Lakes Burn Camp at Texas Corners Beer, Wine and Liquor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Hunter, in the role of Horton the Elephant in "Seussical" gives us a preview of the next production at the Barn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo gives us a rundown of Fourth of July events and happenings coming up early next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Manager Val Glasscock gave us a preview of this week's offerings at the market in Texas Corners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Depoian and Joe Haklin from the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association gives us a preview of the 2025 Kalamazoo Blues Fest July 18 & 19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parchment Community Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth has a rundown of July activities and a preview of the 2025 Kindleberger Summer Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo preview this week's events calendar in her Arts report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Sheriff discusses fireworks safety, the upcoming Ryan Proxmire Golf outing and his thoughts on Independence Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Statler, the Air Zoo's Director of Marketing and Development looks back at the "Silent Frames" Discovery Series event and talks about the Air Zoo's "Extreme Sports" exhibit and appearing this week at Battle Creek's "Field of Flight" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Lindsay MacMillan joined us to talk about her third novel "Summer on Lilac Island".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Tarrant, President & CEO of Experience Jackson CVB shares Summer happenings in the Jackson AreaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Prideoff from he organization People Helping People shares details of a new Outdoor Discovery Center opening Monday June 30 in Pullman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanthi Appelo, registered dietician and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, shares three healthy recipe ideas for the upcoming summer holiday: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Val Glasscock, Market Manager previews Saturday's vendors and entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harding's Wine Steward at Woodbridge talks about the Rose Of The Month for June and reviews the past week's Ribfest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Ross from KVCC's Brewing Faculty talks about the new brewing certificate offering starting this fall in person and on-line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares details about Caribbean Festival and other events on this week's calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the City Manager previews the upcoming July-November Portage Pocket Pay "Buy 1 get an extra 50% in value" deal, plus a review of the latest Portage City Council meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with this week's special events calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.