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Join Ken weekday mornings on WKZO for News, Accuweather, Traffic, Sports, Birthdays and conversation with the interesting people in Kalamazoo.

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    Travel Michigan-Tulip Time in Holland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 5:32


    Linda Hart, Director of the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, talked with us about the upcoming Tulip Time Festival and other Spring happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2026 Marketing Forward Conference coming up in Kalamazoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 5:27


    Conference speaker Leslie Youngblood visited with us about her presentation and details on the Tuesday 4/21 afternoon event/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tornado relief fundraising for victims continues in SW Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:48


    Kelly Hostetler from the United Way of St. Joseph County and Josh Shook, Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security in St. Joseph County visited with us to update fundraising for victims and clean up from Early Spring tornadoes in the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KVCC's Valley Advantage program is about to get underway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 4:33


    Kalamazoo Valley Community College Assistant Dean of Student and Development Services & special Programs, Louis Thomas was out guest for this week’s segment to discuss the Valley Advantage — a free program that offers students the chance to prepare for college and earn money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jessica, Wine Consultant, talks Tequila us on the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 3:41


    Jessica, from Harding's Woodbridge, discusses tequila ahead of Cinco de Mayo and announces the Father's Day Ribfest event at Woodbridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Discover Kalamazoo's highlight events in the area this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 2:54


    McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with a rundown of top events including a celebration of Earth Day this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Travel Michigan-Manistee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 4:04


    Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Executive Director of Manistee Tourism, talked with us about a grant received toward additions to the Downtown Riverwalk and Spring and Summer opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Choices For Change counseling agency celebrating 35 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 7:19


    Michelle Serlin, Founder of Choices for Change and husband, Troy Zukowski joined us talk about the history and mission of the organization and their upcoming celebration,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talkin' Cinco de Mayo with Jessica from Harding's Woodbridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 5:03


    Jessica, Wine Consultant, shift to the topic of Tequila this month as Cinco de Mayor is coming up on the calendarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Milestone Senior Services needs volunteers for Meals on Wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 6:47


    Trevor Heywood, Nutrition Program Coordinator managing Meals on Wheels in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties joined us to talk about the need for volunteers to assist the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KVCC honors a Distinguished Alumni

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 3:58


    Sonya Hollins, KVCC's Alumni Relations Manager, talks about this year's Distinguished Alum and a ceremony honoring the recipient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Discover Kalamazoo's highlight events this week in the Kalamazoo area

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 3:58


    McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares details on several end of the week and weekend events to enjoy in our area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making it easier for people to support local businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 4:02


    Korey Force, Marketplace Success Partner for Shop Local Kalamazoo on behalf of Southwest Michigan First, talks about the on-line marketplace where people can shop multiple local buisnesses in one place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller visits with us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 5:14


    This week's topics include police protection agreements with other County Municipalities, planned renovations of the Sheriff's Department building, a rash of candy thefts by young people and the costs of feeding those in the Kalamazoo County Jail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    This week on Kalamazoo's Arts calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 2:17


    Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council brings us this week's report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Miller Auditorium update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 4:51


    Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium previews upcoming shows "STOMP" and "Beetlejuice".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    This week's Air Zoo highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 4:45


    Air Zoo President/CEO Troy Thrash provides an update on the pending arrival of the A-10 aircraft and this Sunday's Sensory-Friendly hours at the Air Zoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We're "Reading Together" again this Spring in Kalamazoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 5:26


    Natalie Isham, Librarian with the Kalamazoo Public Library and coordinator of the "Reading Together" program, talks about this year's book and upcoming events for the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kalamazoo City Commission meeting wrap up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 3:24


    Mike Smith, Communications Manager for the City of Kalamazoo, gives a rundown of the City Commission meeting this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    State Senator Sean McCann with a legislative update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:48


    Senator McCann talks about addressing high gas prices in Michigan, an update on tax season and how to get help if you needs it, an update on budget work in Lansing and an upcoming Community Conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A "Message of Hope" to start the new Business Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:11


    James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting with that message in our weekly visit on business topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Guidelines for Managing Lipids and Cholesterol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 3:55


    Dr. Angela Andrews, Owner of Direct Primary Care West Michigan, discusses updated guidelines for the management of lipids and cholesterol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Travel Michigan-Top Rated Golf Courses in the State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 3:24


    Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan talks about national rankings that were released yesterday in the USA Today 10 Best readers choice poll of golf courses.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Downtown Kalamazoo Parking Updates now in effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 5:15


    New parking meter kiosks and other parking updates in Downtown Kalamazoo from Rob Bacigalupi, the City's Parking Consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kalamazoo Valley Foodways Symposium coming up April 10-11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:32


    Hristina Petrovska, Food Systems Program Coordinator for Kalamazoo Valley Community College, previews the annual Symposium, focusing pm Southeast Asan Cuisine, coming April 10-11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Discover Kalamazoo's highlight events this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 2:50


    McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with a rundown of Easter weekend events in the Kalamazoo area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Teaching Kids to Eat with Intention, not Distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 4:54


    Registered Dietician and Health and Wellness spokesperson from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelo discusses strategies to get kids to eat an develop healthy eating habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cooley Law Professor comments on Supreme Court birthright issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 5:11


    Cooley Law School Constitutional Law Professor Brendan Beery spoke with us about the Supreme Court hearings on the President's birthright citizenship executive order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    April 1 is National Walking Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:39


    Dr. Karen Kennedy, Family Medicine Doctor and Board Member for the Heart Association in West Michigan, talks about encouraging people to move throughout their day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller talks with us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 5:02


    Sheriff's topics this week include watching for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles as Spring weather brings more and more people outdoors, a retirement in the department, the past weekend's "No Kings" rally and, with tax season winding down, locking down your credit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis visits the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 8:52


    Topics from the City Manager this week include a Spring leaf pickup, America's 250th birthday to be celebrated with cards created by Elementary students, the 50th birthday of the Portage Community Center and Portage Road construction and how to minimize inconveniences to businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    April at the Parchment Community Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 3:38


    Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth shares the roster of April events at the Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Miller Auditorium update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:00


    Marketing Director Sara Bower previews "The Cat In The Hat" and "Stomp" at Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spring Break activities for the family this week at the Air Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 2:31


    Amy Walker, Education Manager at the Air Zoo talks with us about.Spring Break activities (Sponsored by Next Level Sports), plus...Hall of Heroes has been extended they have 4 NEW interactive exhibits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Free Community Easter Dinner Served this week in Kalamazoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 2:59


    Pastor William Stein from God's Kitchen of Michigan shared details of Feeding Broncos' free Community Easter Dinner served Thursday night at Kanley Chape at Western Michigan University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Travel Michigan-New entertainment venue opening this Spring in Grand Rapids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 3:40


    Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing with Experience Grand Rapids, previews the new Acrisure Amphitheater opening this Spring in Downtown Grand Rapids and the Chihuly Exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Thoughts to ponder for those who feel their business is doing well

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 6:06


    James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting shares tips for businesses as another business week begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Southwest Michigan's Largest Film Event gets underway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:25


    The Kazoo 48-hour Film Festival is back for a 7th consecutive year and Executive Director Chad Campbell tells us what it's all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Three Rivers Restaurant Manager shares her story when a tornado struck the city

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:09


    Aubrey McKenzie, Service Manager at Applebee's in Three Rivers shared her story of helping team members and guests to safety during their EF2 tornado that struck the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Congressman Bill Huizenga visits with us on issues of the day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 6:49


    Congressman shares his views on the on-going partial government shutdown and his investigation into issues with mail delivery in our area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jessica, Wine Consultant at Harding's Woodbridge joins us

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 4:29


    Jessica wraps up her March series on the History of Irish Whiskey and talks about an upcoming Wine Tasting event at Harding's Woodbridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spring sports underway at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:18


    Director of Athletics Russ Panico previews the baseball and softball seasons at KVCCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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