Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Miller presentations of "Good Witch Bad Witch", "Rent The Musical" and the Tina Turner musical reviewed by Miller's Director of Marketing Sara Bower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Huizenga shares thoughts on the speech overall and issues such as Iran and tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the City Manager discusses citizen's addressing the City Council with their concerns on battery and date centers and law enforcement license plate readers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican State Representative from Richland and Speaker of the Michigan House shares his perspective on the upcoming State of the State address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council joins us to update the calendar of events for this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Sheriff's topics include a crash into the County Administration Building, the State's efforts toward highway safety, the latest scams to be alert to and "jackpotting" ATM machines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honorary Event co-chair Lynn Zhang and Heart Association development Director Caleb Porter talked with us about the Heart Month awareness campaign and the Go Red for Women Gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Welton from the Air Zoo joined us to talk about the final weekend of this month's Open Cockpit event and the March Movie Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanthi Appelo, Registered Dietician and Health and Wellness Spokesperson with Blue Cross joined us for a segment on foods to add to the your diet for a healthier heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broncos Kitchen, the campus organization dedicated to providing free meals to food-insecure college students at Western Michigan University announces its 14th anniversary celebration on Thursday, March 5, Pastor William Stein joined us with details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting joins us for the first in a series of conversations about business on Mondays at 8:15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Castellanos, Owner of Unwind Massage and Stretch, talked with us about her new health and wellness business in Downtown Kalamazoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Wilkin, Executive Director for Visiting Charlevoix visited with us about Winter happenings in her area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jessica discusses her Wine of the Month for February and previews Irish Whiskey selections for St. Patrick's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Trice Batson discusses an upcoming lecture on black history, Reclaiming History As A Tool For Liberation, Identity and Action, by Michael Harrison from the Kalamazoo Black Male Alliance on Feb. 26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with details on weekend events including the start of Kalamazoo Restaurant week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing Director Sara Bower previews "Good Witch Bad Witch", the "Rent" and Tina Turner musicals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the City Manager discusses Planning Commission discussions on date centers in Portage and upcoming events including the Winter Blast run/walkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo gives us a rundown of this week's schedule or Arts entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Sheriff's topics include the recently-passed ban on phones in school classrooms and a fatal crash on Valentine's Day in Oshtemo Township.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSO Music Director Julian Kuerti previews the first-ever performance in Kalamazoo of Mahler's Third Symphony at Miller Auditorium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Smith, Communications Manager for the City, with a rundown of agenda items from the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager, talks about the 13th annual Society of Women Engineers: Engineering Challenge happening on Saturday, Feb 28. and launching Summer Camps Wednesday at 9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trish Garner from Sweetwater's Donut Mill joined us to talk about the Fat Tuesday tradition and how their locations are busy creating special treats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our February series on topics for American Health Month continues with Dr. James Grant, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jessica shares everything Harding's has to celebrate Valentine's Day, Fat Tuesday and Lent, plus there's a Wine Sale Valentine's weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KVCC Alumni Relations Manager Sonya Hollins with the call for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of upcoming events for Valentine's weekend around Kalamazoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing Director Sara Bower with a preview of upcoming shows at Miller Auditorium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sheriff's topics include the capture of a murder suspect wanted in Indiana, Spring thaw means fog, the birthday of Scouting and a scam targeting nurses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Nesbitt joined us to talk about investigating Michigan child care programs, the upcoming State of the State address and State budget process, what's he's learned on the campaign trail and reaction to the President's stance on the Gordie Howe bridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Euan Simpson, Interpretation Design Specialist, talks about February’s Open Cockpit Weekends and this Saturday’s Member Movie Date Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dr. James Grant, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross discusses subtle signs of a silent heart attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeigler Kalamazoo race Director Carrie Drake joined us to update the Marathon and talk about the Portage Winter Blast and the Kal-Haven Trail Run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re. Rogers updates on mail delivery issues many are experiencing in the area, concerns on ICE enforcement in Michigan, a resolutions for American Heart Month in Michigan and reducing brownfield pollution in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan joined us for weekend getaway ideas for Valentine's Day AND President's Weekend getaways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Campbell from the Kalamazoo Curling Club joined us as the club joins Wax Wings during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week to launch a new IPA in honor of the 2026 Olympic Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former State Senator Cameron Brown, now President of the Lincoln Institute, shares details on events celebrating Abraham Lincoln in the Kalamazoo area this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jessica shares ideas for The Big Game Sunday and Valentine's Day, plus an upcoming Wine Sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madison Kihm from Outlier Events talked with us about the inaugural "Pickle Palooza" event coming to Grand Rapids May 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo updates events in the annual Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week celebration and other events on the weekend calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alli Mauzey from the Broadway and touring productions of "Wicked" joined us with a preview of of their February 27th show at Miller Auditorium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.