Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Join Ken weekday mornings on WKZO for News, Storm Team 8 Weather, Traffic, Sports, Birthdays and conversation with the interesting people in Kalamazoo.

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January 23, 2026 3 mins

Trevor Tkach joined us with an update on Winter Happenings indoors and outdoors in Traverse City.

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Brian Wheeler from Consumers Energy joined us to talk about how the utility has managed to lower natural gas prices and also how Consumers Energy crews are headed South to help out in potential severe storms.

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The bill's author, Representative Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) talks about the bill's provisions and legislation he's creating on how kids use social media.

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This week, Jessica talks about two particular Scotch beverages available and previews an upcoming Wine Sale.

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Julie Bunke, Manager of Exhibits and Interactive Experiences at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum introduces the exhibits "Black Cowboys: An American Story" and "Shape Shifting:The Guitar as Modern Artifact".

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McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo provides this week's look at upcoming  including the return of the Harlem Globetrotters to Kalamazoo.

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January 21, 2026 3 mins

Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium joined us to talk about Chicago opening last night, closing tonight— and then Blue Man Group on Jan 28-29, followed by CLUE on Feb 3-4. 

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Topics this week include Martin Luther King and Black History Month events, tax preparation help made available, a new ladder truck is on the way for firefighters in Portage, and a look ahead to spring/summer road construction projects.

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January 21, 2026 2 mins

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council with a weekly rundown of events in Kalamazoo's Arts community.

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Topics include and dramatic rescue on a frozen lake in Kalamazoo. being prepared for the worst in bad weather driving, beating the cold and taking care of pets and National Day of Racial Healing.

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January 20, 2026 3 mins

Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager, recaps last weekend's 5th annual Ice Cream Challenge, with over 2,600 people attending!

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Dorrie Dils, president and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan discusses why placenta donation is breaking records and how it saves lives

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Dr. James Grant, executive vice president and chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joined us to discuss the concerning rise of sickness and what people can do to help prevent and spread the flu.

 

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Pamela Roland, Founder & Executive Director of the Kalamazoo Junior Girls organization, a local 501 (c) organization that works with BIPOC, underrepresented girls in the community, joined the show to talk about their upcoming annual Father/Daughter Dance.  

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Jessica is excited about Harding's Woodbridge now carrying Yuengling Brewing Company beverages and an upcoming Wine Sale at the store.

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January 15, 2026 3 mins

Our guest on this topic is Melissa Visser, Physician Assistant at Bronson Internal Medicine in Portage and Co-chair of the Bronson Provider Wellness Committee.

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Trice Batson, Director, Diversity and Inclusion at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.talks about the college's Annual MLK Beyond the Dream Celebration: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28 

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Pastor William Stein from God's Kitchen of Michigan shared details on the authentic soul food dinner being served up Monday the 19th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as well as the 15th anniversary of God's Kitchen of Michigan.

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McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo joined us to talk about upcoming events including the Air Zoo's annual ice Cream Challenge.

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Jonas Peterson, CEO of Southwest Michigan First, with details on the third annual update coming up on February 5th.

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